1. (a) This section does not apply to any indebtedness issued by the authority if:

   1. (1) the proceeds will be used for a project that has been specifically authorized by the general assembly; or
   2. (2) the indebtedness is authorized under the referenced statutes.

2. (b) Notwithstanding any other law in effect before:

   1. (1) the authority issues indebtedness that establishes a procedure for the authority or a person acting on behalf of the authority to certify to the general assembly the amount needed to restore a debt service reserve fund or another fund to a required level; or

   2. (2) execution by the authority of any other agreement that creates a moral obligation of the state to pay all or any part of any indebtedness issued by the authority;

      the authority is subject to, and shall comply with, to the extent practicable, the requirements set forth in IC 5-1.5-5-4 (c) through IC 5-1.5-5-4 (h) as if the authority were specifically named in IC 5-1.5-5-4 (c) through IC 5-1.5-5-4 (h).

3. (c) In addition:

   1. (1) indebtedness described in IC 5-1.5-5-4 (c) through IC 5-1.5-5-4 (h) is considered a reference to an indebtedness or agreement referred to in this section; and
   2. (2) a qualified entity referred to in IC 5-1.5-5-4 (c) through IC 5-1.5-5-4 (h) is considered a reference to a borrower of any indebtedness and to any other parties referred to in this section.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.259-2019, SEC.1.