Fund for the children's commission. Establishes the commission on improving the status of children fund to support the staffing and operations of the commission. Provides that the fund consists of funds appropriated, grants, and donations. Provides that the fund is nonreverting. Allows the treasurer to invest money in the fund not being used in the same manner as other public funds are invested. Appropriates $350,000 annually to the fund.

Excess liability trust fund. Defines "aboveground storage tank" as a tank or combination of tanks that is at least 90% above the surface of the ground, that has a capacity of more than 1,500 gallons but not more than 20,000 gallons, and that is used for the bulk storage and distribution of motor fuel to retailers or used at an airport. Changes the name of the underground petroleum storage excess liability fund to the "petroleum storage excess liability fund" (ELTF). Changes the name of the underground storage tank financial assurance board to the "petroleum storage tank financial assurance board" (financial assurance board). Transfers, from the state fire marshal and the fire prevention and building safety commission to the department of environmental management (department) and the environmental rules board, the authority to issue certificates for people who install, test, or decommission underground or aboveground storage tanks. Transfers rules concerning the certification program. Authorizes the use of the ELTF to provide a source of money to satisfy liabilities for corrective action involving aboveground storage tanks. Authorizes the use of the ELTF to provide reimbursement of 50% of costs of decommissioning or replacing underground petroleum storage tanks subject to certain conditions, but limits the total amounts that can be paid from the ELTF each year for this purpose. Requires the financial assurance board to adopt: (1) rules concerning this reimbursement program; and (2) rules under which ELTF eligibility and funding may be reopened for a release previously granted "no further action" status by the department. Provides that a subsequent owner of a property on which a restrictive covenant has been placed because of soil or water contamination due to a leaking underground or aboveground storage tank is eligible for reimbursement from the ELTF of remediation expenses if the tank was registered and all annual fees for the tank were paid before the eligible release. Provides that the commissioner of the department (commissioner) may not: (1) issue an order to secure compliance; or (2) proceed in court; to require the owner or operator of an underground storage tank to undertake corrective action with respect to a release of petroleum until the commissioner has received and reviewed the initial site characterization of the site of the release. Provides that, if a quantity of the released petroleum remains or may remain underground at a site, the commissioner is prohibited from: (1) requesting that the owner or operator execute a restrictive covenant applying to the site; (2) making a determination of no further action being required at the site; or (3) approving closure of the site; unless the commissioner has received and reviewed the initial site characterization, but allows the commissioner to require the owner or operator to undertake corrective action at the site before reviewing the initial site characterization in case of a threat to human health or the environment. Establishes requirements for initial site characterizations. Provides that a qualified environmental professional, upon behalf of a tank owner, may request a waiver of the initial site characterization requirements and suggest an alternative procedure. Provides that the fee for the inspection of gasoline or kerosene: (1) applies to "avgas" (aviation fuel used in piston engine powered aircraft) in the same manner and to the same extent as it applies to gasoline; and (2) applies to jet fuel in the same manner and to the same extent as it applies to kerosene. Establishes an aviation fuel account (account) within the ELTF and requires that the inspection fees on avgas and jet fuel be deposited in the account. Provides that the account may be used only for financial responsibility, corrective action, third party indemnification, and administration expenses related to avgas and jet fuel.

High value workforce ready credit-bearing grant. Provides that an applicant who has previously received a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree may be eligible for a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant if the applicant: (1) received a diploma of graduation, high school equivalency certificate, or state of Indiana general educational development diploma five or more years before the applicant applies for a grant; and (2) is not working in the subject matter field in which the applicant received the baccalaureate degree or associate degree. (Current law provides that an applicant for a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant may not have previously received a baccalaureate degree, an associate degree, or an eligible certificate.)

Health matters. Allows a credit against the state tax liability of an employer with fewer than 50 employees if the employer has adopted a health reimbursement arrangement in lieu of a traditional employer provided health insurance plan and if the employer's contribution toward the health reimbursement arrangement meets a certain standard. Requires employers that are allowed the credit to report certain information to the department of insurance. Provides that the total amount of credits granted to employers may not exceed $10,000,000 in a taxable year. Provides that the credit may be carried over for 10 years, but may not be carried back. Provides that a health care provider that enters into: (1) a value-based health care reimbursement agreement; and (2) an electronic medical record access agreement; with a health plan may qualify to participate in the health plan's program to reduce or eliminate prior authorization requirements. Requires a health plan that establishes a program to reduce or eliminate prior authorization requirements to provide certain information to health care providers concerning the program.

Pregnancy support services advisory board. Changes the name of the doula reimbursement advisory board to the pregnancy support professions advisory board. Adds additional issues for the advisory board to consider and adds a member appointed by the executive director of the professional licensing agency.

Expiration of committees and interstate compacts. Provides that a committee, board, commission, or task force (committee) created by the general assembly after June 30, 2023, expires if the committee does not meet within two years after the effective date of the statute creating the committee. Provides that the statutes creating the following compacts expire July 1, 2025: (1) The Interstate Jobs Protection Compact. (2) The Interstate High Speed Intercity Rail Passenger Network Compact. (3) The Interstate Compact on Community Corrections Transfers. Requires the governor to give notice to each state, if any, that is a party to each compact that the state of Indiana is withdrawing from the compact. Requires the governor to certify before January 1, 2024, with respect to each compact, that notice either: (1) has been given regarding Indiana's withdrawal from the compact; or (2) was not required to be given because there are no other party states to which to give notice.

Payroll information on public finance construction. Requires a contractor in any contractor tier except for tier 1 (a general or prime contractor) on a: (1) public works project; or (2) a tax advantaged construction project; to complete a weekly report of wages and hours of the contractor's employees who work on the project.

Public transportation projects. Provides that there shall be no dedicated lanes for any portion of a public street that is located outside of the one square mile area surrounding Monument Circle at the intersection of Meridian Street and Market Street in the city of Indianapolis for the exclusive use of public transit vehicles. Provides an exception for certain rapid transit lines. Defines the term "blue line". Provides that bonds may not be used to fund a dedicated lane for any portion of a public street that is located outside of the one square mile area.

Corrections and clarifications. Specifies that an "eligible regional economic acceleration and development organization" means any of the following: (1) A development authority. (2) A qualified nonprofit organization. Resolves a conflict between House Bill 1623 and Senate Bill 400.

Indiana motor vehicle board. Changes the name of the motor vehicle sales advisory board to the Indiana motor vehicle board (board). Fixes board membership at 11 persons appointed to the board. Provides that four appointed members must represent the general public and must not have any direct interest in the manufacture or sale of motor vehicles, but must have experience with, or knowledge of, the motor vehicle industry. Provides that if there is a vacancy on the board, the governor may appoint upon the recommendation of the secretary a member who represents the general public. Provides that an unfilled vacancy on the board does not impair the right of the board from exercising the powers of the board. Provides that a member of the board may not participate in a vote on a proceeding of the board in which the member has a financial or other vested interest. Provides that a member of the board may participate in and vote only on a proceeding in which the member has general interest in the outcome. Sets forth the powers of the board to enforce certain causes of action. Provides for a private right of action for a consumer or motor vehicle dealer against a manufacturer, a distributor, or a motor vehicle dealer subject to a proceeding of the board.

Taxation of railcar companies. Provides that, after June 30, 2023, the department of state revenue shall deposit all property tax amounts collected that are derived from indefinite-situs distributable property of railcar companies in the state treasury for credit to the state general fund. Makes changes to the property tax credit amounts for railroad car maintenance and interest. Provides that property tax credits for railroad car maintenance and interest expire on January 1, 2036.

Housing issues. Makes appropriations to the Indiana housing and community development authority and the office of the secretary of family and social services to fund programs for housing and other supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Elimination of textbook fees. Requires each public school to provide curricular materials at no cost to each student enrolled in the public school. Establishes the curricular materials fund (fund) to provide state advancements for costs incurred by public schools in providing curricular materials to students at no cost. Provides that the department of education (department) shall administer the fund. Provides that for state fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2023, money in the fund is continually appropriated. Provides that a governing body or organizer of a charter school: (1) may purchase from a publisher any curricular materials selected by proper officials; (2) may rent curricular materials to certain nonpublic schools; and (3) may not rent the curricular materials to any student enrolled in any public school. Repeals a requirement that a school corporation must offer curricular materials at a reasonable rate to a family that moves during the school term. Repeals a requirement that a township trustee must use specified accounting methods for a curricular materials rental fund. Makes conforming changes. Requests an appropriation in the state budget to the fund for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025. Appropriates from the state general fund to the office of the secretary of family and social services an amount sufficient to meet maintenance of effort requirements in the state budget for the biennium beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025.

Planning and zoning affecting military bases. Allows a unit to establish a military impact zoning district for an area adversely impacted by the effects of military operations. Establishes a state area of interest that is comprised of land within one or both of the following: (1) Within three miles of certain military installations. (2) Within a military impact zoning district. Makes planning, zoning, and development activity (activity) in a state area of interest subject to the military installation commander's determination regarding the activity's impact on military operations. Allows a representative of the military installation to serve as a nonvoting adviser to the unit's plan commission. Requires a lease or real estate sales disclosure form to disclose that the property is within a state area of interest. Provides that the responsibility for the disclosure required by the owner that the property is located near a military installation rests solely with the owner of the property and no liability for the owner's failure to make the required disclosure shall accrue to any third party.

Regulation of hospitals and health facilities. Sets forth requirements for the use of money and financial reporting for county hospitals concerning revenue generated from the ownership, operation, or management of a nursing facility. Prohibits the governing board of a county hospital or the board of a municipal corporation from including any incentives, bonuses, or salary increases for executives and employees based on metrics or performance measures concerning the maximizing of nursing facility revenues or profits.