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Harris’ sports development bill passes House, advances to Senate
A bill establishing the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission has passed a House floor vote and now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Boy’s HB 1376 passes out of the House of Representatives
Today, Feb. 18, State Rep. Pat Boy’s (D-Michigan City) House Bill 1376 passed on third reading in the House of Representatives.
This bill changes the definition of "emergency medication" in the Indiana Code. It expands access to life-saving medication in schools by clarifying that "a federal Food and Drug Administration approved opioid overdose reversal medication" can be made available in schools rather than only naloxone. This would expand the state's recognition of opioid reversal drugs.
Porter introduces ‘A Budget for the People’
Today, Feb. 18, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis), presented the Indiana House Democratic Caucus’ budget proposal in his master amendment to House Bill 1001. The caucus’ goal is to reinstate critical programs cut by the Republican supermajority while prioritizing the desires of Hoosiers–including fully funding K-12 public education, protecting Medicaid and providing for our veterans.
Dant Chesser bill to create options for Medicare Supplement Insurance heads to the Senate
Today, Feb. 17, House Bill 1226 passed a vote on the House floor and heads to the Senate for consideration. Authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), this bill provides cost-saving opportunities to seniors by allowing them to take advantage of “The Birthday Rule.” This allows those enrolled in Medigap coverage the chance to shop for Medical Supplement Plans without underwriting within 60 days of their birthday, as long as they maintain the same type of plan.
Shackleford’s HB 1065 passes out of the House of Representatives
Today, Feb. 17, State Rep. Robin Shackleford’s (D-Indianapolis) House Bill 1065, which aims to ease the financial burden for cancer patients participating in clinical trials, passed out of the House of Representatives and will go to the Senate for further consideration
Errington’s HB 1297 passes unanimously out of the House, moves to the Senate
Today, Feb. 17, State Rep. Sue Errington’s (D-Muncie) House Bill 1297 passed unanimously out of the House. The bill creates a voluntary Yellow Dot Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program, designed to provide first responders with vital medical information during automobile accidents.
Johnson announces 2025 Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship applications now open
State Rep. Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) is inviting graduating seniors to apply for the 2025 Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship.
Porter unimpressed with House Republican budget, thankful for the reinstatement of critical commissions
Today, Feb. 17, the House Ways and Means Committee amended and passed House Bill 1001 along partisan lines 14-7. The main topic of discussion was Chairman Jeff Thompson’s (R-Lizton) amendment to the proposed budget.
Shackleford’s unoffered amendment to HB1604
Yesterday, Feb. 13, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) was set to introduce her amendment to House Bill 1604 on the House floor, expecting a lack of Republican support. However, following a productive meeting with the Chairman of the Insurance Committee, Shackleford agreed to work collaboratively on the amendment's language and bring it to the committee for further discussion before it reaches the floor for a vote.
Garcia Wilburn bill to grow family recovery courts halted in Ways and Means, leaves recovery courts in limbo
A bill authored by State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) to establish a fund for family recovery courts and grow their presence around the state passed its first hurdle earlier this week but as the House faces key deadlines, its future is uncertain.
Pryor’s efforts to lower utility costs struck down by supermajority
Today, Feb. 13, State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) offered two amendments to House Bill 1459 that aimed to cut costs for ratepayers.