1. (a) The task force shall study existing statutory notice publication requirements for political subdivisions with a focus on amending these requirements to maximize value for Indiana citizens. The task force shall study the following topics:

   1. (1) Streamlining notice publication processes and identifying efficiencies without endangering due process.
   2. (2) The viability of use of print and digital media for providing notice.
   3. (3) Increasing awareness of and accessibility to public notice for all citizens.
   4. (4) The viability of using digital platforms to host public notices.

   5. (5) Evaluating cost savings to political subdivisions by having political subdivisions:

      1. (A) publish notices on their web page; and
      2. (B) maintain notice publication data as required by statute.
   6. (6) Reviewing publication of notice statutes and making any recommendations to modernize the publication of notice requirements.

2. (b) The task force may, at the discretion of the co-chairs, examine any issue to:

   1. (1) study the issues set forth in subsection (a); or
   2. (2) develop the recommendations and issue the report required by section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.84-2023, SEC.2.