Bills & Legislation

Construction manager as constructor.

Provides that when a public agency chooses to employ a construction manager as constructor (CMc) on a public works project, the applicable contract award standard for the project is "lowest and best". Increases the maximum amount of work a CMc may perform on a project from 20% of the total value of a project to 30% of the total value of a project.

Heath VanNatterRepublican

Local public work projects.

Changes the amount of a public work project that a board may perform using its own workforce, without awarding a contract, from an estimated cost of less than $250,000 to an estimated cost of less than $375,000, adjusted annually to account for inflation. Provides that the department of local government finance shall annually publish the adjusted cost estimate threshold on the department's website. Removes the distinction between a political subdivision that is a school corporation and a political subdivision that is not a school corporation for the cost of a public work project that is not subject to certain procedures. Provides that if a federal grant is to be issued to fund a portion of the construction on a public work project, the successful bidder has 90 days to proceed with the contract. Provides that plans and specifications approved by an architect or engineer are not required for certain public work on a public building.

Ethan LawsonRepublican

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Evansville Philharmonic.

Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Evansville Philharmonic.

Wendy McNamaraRepublican

Recognizing the Rensselaer Central High School girls basketball team for finishing runner-up in the IHSAA Class 2A state championship.

Recognizing the Rensselaer Central High School girls basketball team for finishing runner-up in the IHSAA Class 2A state championship.

Kendell CulpRepublican

Recognizing Shen Yun.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Shen Yun.

Craig HaggardRepublican

Voter registration.

Requires the bureau of motor vehicles commission to notify the election division if the voter registration form being transmitted is for an applicant who applied for or was issued a temporary credential.

Mike BohacekRepublican

Recognizing the first full week of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

Recognizing the first full week of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

Martin CarbaughRepublican

Licensure of accountants.

Revises the education and experience requirements for licensure as a certified public accountant. Repeals language allowing various substitutions for licensure requirements.

Heath VanNatterRepublican

Congratulating the Orleans Junior-Senior High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 1A state championship title.

Congratulating the Orleans Junior-Senior High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 1A state championship title.

Chris MayRepublican

Recognizing the meaningful connections between Switzerland and Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the meaningful connections between Switzerland and Indiana.

Rodric BrayRepublican

Urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Medicaid Oversight Committee the task of studying the use of long term care insurance.

Urging the Legislative Council to assign to the Medicaid Oversight Committee the task of studying the use of long term care insurance.

Edward DeLaneyDemocrat

Celebrating Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and it's 150 years of faith and service for the south side of Indianapolis.

Celebrating Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and it's 150 years of faith and service for the south side of Indianapolis.

Justin MoedDemocrat

Honoring those who were part of the B-58 Hustler program.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring those who were part of the B-58 Hustler program.

Michael KarickhoffRepublican

Urging the Governor to recognize April 17, 2025, as National Auctioneers Day.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Governor of the State of Indiana to recognize April 17, 2025, as National Auctioneers Day.

Rick NiemeyerRepublican

Honoring Bronice Bradley.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Bronice Odell Bradley upon his 100th birthday.

Scott BaldwinRepublican

Recognizing the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Interns.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the First Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Urging state and private universities to work on bringing a law school back to NWI.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to urge state and private universities to work on bringing a law school back to Northwest Indiana and to advocate for the funding and resources necessary to support a new law school.

Rodney PolDemocrat

Congratulating the Norwell High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 3A state championship title.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Norwell High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship title.

Matt LehmanRepublican

Honoring Jocelyn Sisson.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Jocelyn Sisson on her retirement from North Central High School after 25 years of service.

Fady QaddouraDemocrat

Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and its threat to national security.

Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and its threat to national security.

Tim YocumRepublican

Congratulating the St. Joseph High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 3A state championship title.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the St. Joseph High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship title.

Maureen BauerDemocrat

Recognizing Grant Cates of Oak Hill High School.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Grant Cates of Oak Hill High School.

Lori Goss-ReavesRepublican

Recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel.

Craig HaggardRepublican

Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.

James TomesRepublican

Encouraging a healthier Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION encouraging a healthier Indiana.

Julie McGuireRepublican

Certified technology parks.

Provides that if a Level 2 certified technology park (park): (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a military base enhancement area; the park shall become a Level 3 park upon reaching its Level 2 deposit limit. Provides that a Level 3 park may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000.

Eric BasslerRepublican

Congratulating the South Knox High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 2A state championship title.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the South Knox High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 2A state championship title.

Matt HostettlerRepublican

Congratulating the Orleans H.S. boys basketball team.

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Orleans High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 1A state championship title.

Eric KochRepublican

Honoring Sue Ellspermann.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Sue Ellspermann upon her retirement from Ivy Tech.

Greg GoodeRepublican

Recognizing the ILYAC.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

Chris GartenRepublican

Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison for his 34 years of service to the State of Indiana.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Honoring Captain Adam J. Kuspa.

Honoring Captain Adam J. Kuspa.

Doug MillerRepublican

Honoring Mrs. Vicky Mobley's 4th grade class.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Vicky Mobley's 4th grade class at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, Indiana.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Celebrating the Clay County, Indiana bicentennial.

Celebrating the Clay County, Indiana bicentennial.

Tim YocumRepublican

Recognizing pregnancy care centers.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing pregnancy care centers.

Jeff RaatzRepublican

Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to establish that campaign and election spending may be regulated.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that campaign and election spending may be regulated.

Travis HoldmanRepublican

Reaffirming the commitment to sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.

A SENATE RESOLUTION reaffirming the commitment to sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.

Greg GoodeRepublican

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Indiana Bar Foundation.

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Indiana Bar Foundation.

Wendy McNamaraRepublican

Urging the Indiana congressional delegation to oppose harmful tariffs impacting Indiana's farmers, businesses, employees, and consumers.

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana congressional delegation to oppose harmful tariffs impacting Indiana's farmers, businesses, employees, and consumers.

Shelli YoderDemocrat

Honoring Annie Drews.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Olympic gold and silver medalist Annie Drews.

Linda RogersRepublican

Congratulating the Notre Dame fencing team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Notre Dame fencing team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship.

Liz BrownRepublican

Congratulating the South Bend Saint Joseph High School boys basketball team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the South Bend Saint Joseph High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state championship.

Linda RogersRepublican

Certificate of public advantage.

Prohibits the submission of an application for a certificate of public advantage (application) after May 13, 2025. Changes the time frame in which the Indiana department of health has to review and make a determination on an application filed during a specified time frame.

Ed CharbonneauRepublican

Honoring Magistrate Judge Andre Gammage.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Magistrate Judge Andre Gammage.

David NiezgodskiDemocrat

Congratulating the Borden High School girls basketball team.

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Borden High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 1A state championship title.

Chris GartenRepublican

Honoring James L. Stuart upon his retirement from the James E. Davis School.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring James L. Stuart upon his retirement from the James E. Davis School.

Becky CashRepublican

Study of election issues.

Requires the secretary of state to do the following: (1) Study scheduling of local elections and requiring all counties to use vote centers. (2) Conduct at least three public meetings on the topics studied. (3) Report the results of the studies to the legislative council before November 1, 2025.

Ben SmaltzRepublican

Annexation of property for an industrial park.

Allows the city of Alexandria in Madison County to annex noncontiguous property for use as an industrial park.

Mike GaskillRepublican