Bills & Legislation

Memorializing Rodrick Shane Lambert.

A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Rodrick Shane Lambert.

J.D. FordDemocrat

State employee health plan coverage of Alzheimer's.

Requires a state employee health plan to provide coverage for dementia treatments or medications that are determined to be medically necessary by the physician treating the covered individual.

Kyle WalkerRepublican

Recognizing Tru Colors Indy.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing Tru Colors Indy for its dedication to creating leadership opportunities for youth.

J.D. FordDemocrat

Honoring Indy Gateway.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Indy Gateway for their efforts in ensuring long-term sustainability on the west side of Indianapolis.

J.D. FordDemocrat

E-Verify program.

Requires a construction manager as contractor and a subcontractor of any tier to submit the E-Verify case verification number for an individual to the public agency before the individual begins work on a public works project. Provides that a public agency may not enter into a contract for a public works project with a contractor unless: (1) the contract contains certain provisions; and (2) the contractor signs an affidavit affirming that: (A) the contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien; and (B) the E-Verify documentation provided to the public agency is complete and accurate.

Greg GoodeRepublican

Funding for regional economic development.

Provides certain planning and review requirements that must occur before funding may be allotted and disbursed to a state agency for purposes of regional development. Specifies priorities for regional development funding commitments. Repeals the statute that expires the central Indiana regional development authority.

Greg GoodeRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Video gaming terminals.

Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments. Establishes a licensing structure for participants in video gaming. Imposes a video gaming wagering tax of 30% of adjusted gross receipts.

Chris JudyRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

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Honoring Senator David Vinzant.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Senator David Vinzant upon his retirement.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Hoosier families first fund.

Removes obsolete provisions concerning 2022 appropriations to the Hoosier families first fund (fund). Specifies that money appropriated to the fund for a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, must be expended for a purpose described in the fund statute. Provides that money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, does not revert to the state general fund.

Susan GlickRepublican

Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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Property tax freeze for persons 65 and older.

Freezes the property tax liability on a homestead of an individual who is at least 65 years of age.

Zach PayneRepublican

Prohibited food ingredients.

Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.

Elizabeth RowrayRepublican

Elkhart County courts.

Allows the judges of the Elkhart circuit and superior courts to appoint five full-time magistrates. (Current law allows for the appointment of two magistrates.)

Timothy WescoRepublican

Cognitive training grant program.

Establishes the cognitive training grant program (program) to provide grants to public and charter schools (eligible schools) to adopt and implement a cognitive training program designed to build skills in areas important to learning. Establishes the cognitive training grant program fund (fund). Provides that the department of education (department) shall develop and publish on the department's website: (1) criteria that vendors must meet to be eligible for use by eligible schools; and (2) guidelines to award grants to eligible schools. Requires the department to prepare and submit an annual report regarding the program to the governor and legislative council.

Jake TeshkaRepublican

Conservancy district board elections.

Provides that, after the appointment of the initial board, members of the board of directors of a conservancy district shall be chosen by vote of the freeholders of the conservancy district in the general election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. Establishes qualifications for candidates for conservancy district board positions and establishes a procedure by which an individual may become a candidate. Makes candidates for conservancy district board positions subject to certain requirements concerning campaign committees and contribution limits that apply to other candidates for elective office. Makes provisions for the voting for and election of conservancy district board members. Makes conforming changes.

Gregory SteuerwaldRepublican

Township assessors.

Abolishes the office of township assessor, effective January 1, 2028. Transfers the duties of the township assessor to the county assessor of the county in which the township is located. Provides that if the office of township assessor becomes vacant before January 1, 2028, the office is abolished and the duties of the township assessor are transferred to the county assessor.

Ryan LauerRepublican

Wake boarding and wake surfing.

Specifies restrictions that apply to wake boarding or wake surfing on a public freshwater lake. Establishes a penalty. Specifies restrictions that apply to wake boarding or wake surfing on a small lake. Prohibits operation of a motorboat with: (1) an outboard motor; or (2) an outdrive unit; with a propeller that extends past the motorboat's transom, swim platform, boarding platform, swim step, or swim ladder for the purpose of wake surfing.

David AbbottRepublican

Water quality.

Establishes the water protection and restoration trust fund (fund). Provides that the state comptroller shall transfer each year to the fund from the money appropriated to certain state agencies an amount equal to $1,660,000. Establishes the water quality board (board) to manage and develop the fund. Sets out the membership, terms, and compensation of the board. Provides that the board shall establish a surface water quality financial assistance program for the purpose of assessing and reducing nutrients that are negatively affecting surface waters within the state. Makes conforming changes.

David AbbottRepublican

Real world and finance curriculum grant funds.

Establishes the real world readiness grant program (program) to provide grants to eligible schools to better prepare students for life after graduation with or without the assistance of a partnering organization. Establishes the real world readiness fund (fund). Provides a procedure for eligible schools to apply to the department of education (department) to receive a grant from the fund. Requires the department to approve organizations that may partner with an eligible school to facilitate the program. Establishes the personal financial responsibility curriculum grant program to provide grants to eligible schools to develop or adopt personal financial responsibility curriculum. Establishes the personal financial responsibility curriculum fund (financial responsibility fund). Requires the department to establish guidelines: (1) an external organization must meet to be eligible to partner with an eligible applicant; and (2) to award grants to eligible applicants. Requires applicants that receive a grant from the financial responsibility fund to report student outcomes to the department, as developed by the department.

Ben SmaltzRepublican

Vigo County courts.

Allows the judges of the Vigo circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint one magistrate to serve the Vigo County courts.

Robert HeatonRepublican

State property offenses.

Provides that a person convicted of: (1) rioting; (2) criminal mischief; (3) burglary; (4) residential entry; or (5) criminal trespass; committed on state property is ineligible to receive or continue receiving state public assistance, including tuition assistance, for a period of three years. Requires the office of judicial administration to establish a procedure to notify the secretary of family and social services and the board of trustees of a state educational institution of the conviction.

Wendy McNamaraRepublican

Tax deduction and credit for persons 65 or older.

Increases, for purposes of the deduction for persons 65 or older: (1) the adjusted gross income threshold for an individual from $30,000 to $40,000; (2) the combined adjusted gross income threshold for an individual filing a joint return with the individual's spouse from $40,000 to $50,000; (3) the combined adjusted gross income for an individual and all other individuals that are joint tenants or tenants in common from $40,000 to $50,000; and (4) the maximum assessed value of the property subject to the deduction from $240,000 to $350,000. Increases, for purposes of the over 65 circuit breaker credit: (1) the adjusted gross income threshold for an individual from $30,000 to $40,000; (2) the combined adjusted gross income threshold for an individual filing a joint return with the individual's spouse from $40,000 to $50,000; and (3) the maximum assessed value of the property subject to the credit from $240,000 to $350,000. Makes conforming changes.

David AbbottRepublican

Professional licensing.

Removes the following licensing provisions: (1) hearing aid dealers; (2) auctioneers and auction companies; and (3) electrologists. Removes specific courses required for certain behavioral health licensure. Replaces specific courses required for certain behavioral health licensure with a requirement that the program be nationally accredited. Makes conforming changes.

Kyle PierceRepublican

State holidays.

Establishes American Professional Football Day as a state holiday.

Mitch GoreDemocrat

Architect or engineer review of public work.

Provides that plans and specifications approved by an architect or engineer are not required for certain public work on a public building.

Kyle MillerDemocrat

State educational institution supplier diversity.

Requires the governor's supplier diversity commission, the commission for higher education, and the budget committee to review each state educational institution's annual report regarding certain supplier diversity requirements. Provides that if a state educational institution's annual report is not in compliance with certain supplier diversity requirements, the commission for higher education and the budget committee shall determine the total percentage by which the state educational institution fell short of the requirements.

John BartlettDemocrat

Vehicle Bill.

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Vehicle Bill.

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