Township Mergers and SB270
- Courtney Moore
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Many of you are following Indiana Senate Bill 270 as it moves through the legislature. We are monitoring it closely as well.
If SB270 passes, we will begin working immediately to ensure that any new requirements for our township clients are handled correctly and efficiently. Our priority will be full compliance with the statute and the Indiana State Board of Accounts. We are committed to making any necessary updates as smooth as possible so your operations continue without disruption.
Even if the bill does not pass this year, we are prepared. We have already assisted with several voluntary township mergers and understand the importance of preserving accurate financial and assistance records. To further support our clients, we have begun developing a Merger Wizard. This tool will help ensure that all critical data from townships affected by a merger is preserved and combined accurately.
If your township is impacted by a merger, you will not have to navigate it alone. We will be there to guide you every step of the way.
Where SB 270 Is in the Legislature
Senate Bill 270 has already passed the Indiana Senate on third reading with strong support, winning a 39-9 vote in late January and advancing out of the Senate after committee approval.
After Senate approval, the bill was amended into its current “engrossed” form and sent to the Indiana House of Representatives for consideration. Recently, the House Local Government Committee voted in favor of sending the bill on to the full House for debate and a vote.
If the House approves the bill, both chambers must reconcile any differences and agree on a final version before the legislature is scheduled to adjourn at the end of February.
You can read more at the following links and track the progress of SB270:
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