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DeLaney offers amendment to protect Hoosiers from federal funding cuts
Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to the state budget that would allow the state surplus to be used to restore funding for state programs if they are impacted by federal funding cuts. The amendment failed along party lines by a vote of 29-65.
Andrade supports public safety funding during state budget process
Over the last several weeks, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) has been an outspoken advocate for public safety in Indiana’s state budgeting process.
Hamilton offers amendment to expand pre-k
Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D- Indianapolis) offered an amendment to the state budget that would expand eligibility for the On My Way Pre-K program.
Dant Chesser fights for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) supported an amendment to the state budget that would have reinstated funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
House Republicans strike down ‘A Budget for the People’
On Feb. 19, House Republicans rejected efforts by the Indiana House Democratic Caucus to craft a state budget that truly supports Hoosiers.
Bill to extend military income tax exemption heading to the Senate
Today, Feb. 18, House Bill 1280 passed out of the House unanimously and is heading to the Senate. HB 1280 extends the individual income tax exemption for military pay to cover members of the United States Space Force, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.
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