(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) has introduced a bill proposing changes to the criteria to appoint members of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board.
Leising says the legislation would ensure the IEDC better represents and benefits all Indiana residents.
The bill would require nine members of the board, who are appointed by the governor, to be residents of separate Indiana congressional districts.
The governor would still able to appoint three additional members from anywhere in the state.
“This bill would ensure all of Indiana has a voice in our state’s economic development, and that the interests of both urban and rural areas are represented,” Leising said. “A state corporation funded with taxpayer dollars should represent the whole state.”
Leising also filed an agricultural bill this week dealing with regulations on grain producers and the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency.
As the 2025 legislative session kicks off, Leising encourages residents of Senate District 42 to contact her with any questions or comments they may have.
She can be reached by filling out a “Contact Me” form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Leising or by phone at 800-382-9467.
