IndianaMap Legislation Making Progress
Indiana’s 2007 GIS Bill (SB461) is making progress. Yesterday it passed the senate unanimously and has been sent onto the house. Summary: “One map for Indiana. Provides that the state data center shall develop and maintain the Indiana map, an electronic map of Indiana. Provides that the state data center shall provide public access to Indiana map data, except for data that the governor designates as a security risk. Provides that the state data center shall serve as the state names authority for Indiana under federal law. Establishes the electronic map maintenance fund.”
Indiana GIS Legislation – 2007
There is a GIS Bill in the Indiana Legislature this year – SB461. Yesterday was the first hearing in the Senate Economic Development and Technology Committee. It went well and passed 8-0 with a significant amendment. I’ve attached a link, but here is my own summary: * the focus of the Bill is on maintenance of the statewide base map (e.g. focus on the framework data – IGIC’s main priority) for support of stakeholder applications * removes the creation of a new council, and points to IGIC as an advisory body * removes creation of an office within the State Data Center and simply assigns it to the State Data Center (at the State Library) * assigns responsibility for a Board on Geographic Names * includes that development of the framework data does not apply to electronic map data identified as posing a security risk by the governor Today Senators Kruse and Mrvan were added as coauthors. It sounds like there may be a few amendments that will get recommended – as per comments from Dave Coats, University Consortium (CUSIS), WTH Engineering, and Gerry Weaver (State CIO). I’m not sure the language that will be proposed or when that happens but will try and find out. Feb 28 is the last day for 3rd reading of bills in the Senate.
One Billion Bulb Challenge
I am issuing a challenge to YOU that I hope you appreciate. Help make this map green.
Last week I heard an NPR report on a website that is helping to make a difference with global warming, our environment, and our own individual energy costs. We all know the U.S. isn’t doing much with global warming and our energy policies. It has left me (and maybe you) wondering what in the world we could possibly do to make a difference. Well, last summer I purchased an energy efficient car (yes, I got an orange Fit!). Today, I finally checked out www.onebillionbulbs.com and was overly impressed with their challenge of getting one billion light bulbs changed – it is surprising how big a difference just one bulb can make. Of course, I LOVE that they use maps to communicate the results!!! So, I’ve set up a group and am asking you to PLEASE at least take a look. Better yet, join my group and change a bulb!
All my best, Jill
Folk Songs for the Five Points
New York map combines sound, art, and culture resulting in a remarkable cultural museum piece.
This is an excellent example of creative cartography – “folksongs for the five points.” This map of New York City’s Lower East Side is so interactive you can almost smell it. Have fun!
