IC 5-28-26-0.3: Findings relating to certain counties; legislation particular to counties required

Sec. 0.3. (a) The counties served by the Eastern Indiana Economic Development District comprise an area that:

(1) is at a competitive disadvantage for economic development due to the area's rural character;

(2) faces unique challenges because the area borders another state;

(3) consistently ranks among the highest areas in unemployment in Indiana; and

(4) is served by an interstate highway and rail infrastructure that is well suited for the development of a proposed global commerce center.

(b) These special circumstances require legislation particular to the counties.