INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently appointed five members to the newly established commission that would explore the redrawing of state lines between Indiana and Illinois.
According to a recent news release from Braun’s office, the following individuals were named to the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission:
- Greg Newman, Kemper GPA group
- Posey County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Don Lehe, a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives
- White County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Clay Andrews, a sixth-generation Warren County farmer
- Warren County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Jeff Papa, state of Indiana representative
- Boone County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Ray McCammon, commissioner in Sullivan County
- Sullivan County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
According to previous reports, Braun signed House Bill 1008 during the most recent legislative session that would establish the commission, which is aimed at exploring the “advantages” of redrawing state lines.
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, a Republican from Fishers, wrote the initial bill, stating at the time that the Hoosier state has a lot to offer, including being one of the top states for:
- Low taxes
- Business climate
- Economic opportunity
- Affordability
“If Illinois residents and counties are looking for something different, we’re simply raising our hands and saying, you’d be welcome in Indiana,” Huston said at the time.
For any progress to happen, Illinois lawmakers would have to pass a similar bill. According to previous reports, House Bill 1500, introduced on Jan. 21, would create the Illinois-Indiana Boundary Adjustment Commission Participation Act.
Since that Illinois bill was introduced and referred to the state’s rules committee in January, no movement has been made on House Bill 1500.
According to the release, Braun also announced several other appointments to state boards and commissions, including:
Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Michael Nirenberg of Friendly Foot Care
- Lake County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
Probate Code Study Committee
- Robert Reiling of RTS Law
- Tippecanoe County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
- Lili Dailey of Lake City Bank
- Kosciusko County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- James Carlberg of Bose McKinney and Evans LLP
- Hamilton County resident whose reappointed term expires on June 30, 2029
- Brent Embrey of Embrey and Embrey
- Hancock County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- John Lewis of Lewis and Wilkins LLP
- Marion County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Jeffrey Kolb of Kolb Roellgen and Traylor LLP
- Knox County resident whose reappointed term expires on June 30, 2029
- Thomas Hardin of Shine and Hardin LLP
- Allen County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
Real Estate Commission
- Pamela Lumley of Re/Max Ability Plus
- Clark County resident whose reappointed term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- John Briscoe of F.C. Tucker
- Vanderburgh County resident whose reappointed term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- John DeSouza of Cressy and Everett Real Estate
- St. Joseph County resident whose reappointed term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- Charlie Shook of F.C. Tucker/Shook
- Tippecanoe County resident whose reappointed term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
Certified Health Care Professions Commission
- Shannon Harris of Shannon Harris Consulting LLC
- Clinton County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- James Sizemore of Magnolia Health Systems, INC
- Grant County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- Kelly Parker
- Delaware County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- Janet Terrill of TLC Management, Inc.
- Wabash County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- Rebecca Bartle of Compliance Partners
- Marion County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
- Monica Jill Dirbas of Kaiser Healthcare Certifications
- Clark County resident whose term expires on Aug. 31, 2029
Soil Conservation Board
- William Christian Lee, a retired USDA employee
- Vanderburgh County resident whose term expires on March 31, 2029
- Jane Hardisty, a former Indiana state conservationist
- Hancock County resident whose reappointed term expires on March 31, 2028
Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council
- David Schleppenbach of Tactile Engineering
- Tippecanoe County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2028
Interim Study Committee on Child Services
- Adam Krupp, the director of DCS
- Boone County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
Board of Mines & Mining
- John Stachura of Solar Sources Underground, LLC
- Knox County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2028
Horse Racing Commission
- Bob Cherry
- Hancock County resident whose term expires on Dec. 31, 2027
Indiana Election Commission
- John Westercamp
- Johnson County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2026
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Jim Arnold of the LaPorte Community Schools Board
- LaPorte County resident whose reappointed term expires on May 31, 2029
Indiana Business Law Survey Commission
- J. Scott Enright of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Hamilton County resident who will serve at the pleasure of Gov. Braun
Artificial Intelligence Task Force
- Philip Lashutka, a representative of the state of Indiana
- Hamilton County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
- Daniel Delaurentis of Purdue University
- Tippecanoe County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
- Cari Lynn Sheehan of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
- Hamilton County resident whose reappointed term expires on June 30, 2027
- Cody Rivers of Reveal Risk
- Boone County resident whose reappointed term expires on June 30, 2027
- Bryan Harper with the Indiana State Police
- Tippecanoe County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
Code Revision Committee
- Jason Johnson, a representative from the state of Indiana
- Hendricks County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2027
Board of Registration for Soil Scientists
- Ron Wamsley, a retired teacher
- Jasper County resident whose term expires on July 31, 2029
- Ryan Bennett with the Wells County Health Department
- Wells County resident whose term expires on July 31, 2029
Pesticide Review Board
- William Johnson of Purdue University
- Tippecanoe County resident whose term expires on March 31, 2029
Indiana Ireland Trade Commission
- Patricia McCrory of Harrison Moberly LLP
- Marion County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029
- Eric Hahn of Eli Lilly
- Boone County resident whose term expires on June 30, 2029