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Boy’s HB1380 passes unanimously out of committee
Yesterday, Feb. 3, State Rep. Pat Boy’s (D-Michigan City) House Bill 1380 passed unanimously out of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. The bill would exempt motor driven cycles, which include electric cycles, from the electric vehicle supplement fee.
House Democratic lawmakers unveil ‘Hoosier Home Field Advantage’ legislative package
Today, several Indiana House Democratic lawmakers rolled out "The Hoosier Home Field Advantage," a set of legislative proposals designed to grow Indiana's sports economy.
State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster), House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne), State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis), State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) and State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne) offered the agenda to unite Hoosiers across the political spectrum, pointing out that Democrats, Republicans and everyone in between love sports.
Burton comments on IURC ruling approving CenterPoint’s proposed electrical utility rate increase
Today, Feb. 3, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) ruled in favor of CenterPoint Energy’s proposed electrical utility rate increase, which will raise customer bills by $35 to $50 per month.
Harris, IBLC commemorate Black History Month
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC), issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month.
Harris bill to bring professional sports development commission to northwest Indiana passes out of committee
House Bill 1292, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform today and now heads to the House of Representatives for further debate.
Smith passes two education amendments on HB 1002 on the House floor
On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Indiana House of Representatives adopted two amendments drafted by State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) to House Bill 1002. HB 1002 eliminates several education programs, reduces oversight and removes important student and teacher provisions supporting civics, arts and mental health programs in schools throughout the state.
Smith encourages students to page at the Statehouse this session
State Rep. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) is looking for local students from House District 14 to come down to the Statehouse to join the page program. The page program is an opportunity for students aged 13 to 18 to meet their state representative and learn about the legislative process. Pages also help their representative carry out tasks on the House floor.
Bauer’s tenant protections amendments struck down by House Republicans
Today, Jan. 30, State Rep. Maureen Bauer’s (D-South Bend) proposed amendments to strengthen tenant protections in House Bill 1115. All three were blocked from debate by Indiana House Republicans.
Porter comments on Braun’s decision to eliminate Commission on Race and Gender Fairness from his budget
On Thursday, Jan. 16, Gov. Mike Braun presented his “Freedom and Opportunity” budget proposal to the State Budget Committee (SBC). This budget eliminates funding for the Commission of Race and Gender Fairness. The 2023 budget allocated close to $880,000 per year of the biennium for this commission, and $500,000 of this yearly allocation is used for court interpreters.
State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement.
Harris, IBLC comment on Braun’s State of the State address
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Mike Braun's State of the State address.
GiaQuinta reacts to Braun State of the State
House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) released the following statement reacting to Gov. Mike Braun’s inaugural State of the State address.