HB 1245

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Defines "Pigeon Creek basin" as the area in Gibson County, Vanderburgh County, and Warrick County that is drained by Pigeon Creek. Establishes the Pigeon Creek commission (commission) as a public body corporate and politic composed of the following voting members: (1) The director of the department of natural resources or the director's designee. (2) Two representatives appointed by the county executive of each county in the basin. Allows the county executive of Pike County to appoint one individual to serve as a nonvoting member of the commission. Authorizes the commission to implement certain activities related to flood control, drainage, public use, public safety, and wildlife management within the channels of Pigeon Creek and within the area extending 75 feet from the top of each bank of the creek. Allows the commission to establish advisory committees to the commission.