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Bill to expand military income tax exemption heading to the Governor
Friday, March 28, House Bill 1280 is heading to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
House Republicans strike down amendment to lower health care costs
Today, March 27, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) proposed an amendment to lower the cost of health care for Hoosiers. Her amendment to Senate Bill 3 would have restored language in the bill that requires health insurance middlemen, including pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), to provide a fiduciary duty for beneficiaries. These middlemen determine coverage and premiums for companies. Campbell's amendment was struck down by the House majority
Klinker stands against partisan school boards. expresses deep concern about SB 287
Senate Bill 287 makes Indiana’s school board elections partisan, requiring candidates to run as Democrat, Republican, Independent or with a blank space next to their name. The bill passed in the Senate and passed in the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. SB 287 has stalled on the House floor despite being eligible for a final House vote for three session days this week.
Porter introduces ‘Back to the Basics’ property tax plan
Today, March 26, House Ways and Means Ranking Democrat State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) shared his plan for property tax relief. Porter filed 11 amendments to Senate Bill 1, which he will present when the bill is scheduled for a vote in committee.
Hamilton bill to boost workforce development, reduce recidivism signed into law
Yesterday, House Enrolled Act 1289, authored by State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), was signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun after being unanimously approved by both the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate.
HEA 1289 defines "employment social enterprises" in Indiana Code to match the federal definition. This would allow ESEs in the state of Indiana to better compete for federal funding for organizations that provide job training and services to help integrate those who were formerly incarcerated back into society.
Errington opposes SB 10, Fighting for college students’ right to use student IDs in elections
Today, State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) voted to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 10 in the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. In committee, Errington proposed an amendment that would remove the language that prohibits a document issued by an educational institution from being considered as proof of identification. It was voted down by a party line vote. As it stands, SB 10 would restrict college students from using their state issued student IDs to vote in elections.
Boy’s HB 1380 heads to governor’s desk
Today, March 25, State Rep. Pat Boy’s (D-Michigan City) House Bill 1380 passed out of the Senate, and heads to the governor’s desk for final approval. The bill would exempt motor driven cycles and lightweight electric vehicles from the electric vehicle supplement fee.
Dant Chesser bill creating Medicare savings for seniors heads to governor’s desk
Today, March 25, House Bill 1226 passed a vote in the Senate and heads to the governor’s desk. Authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), this bill creates cost-saving opportunities for seniors through “The Birthday Rule.” This rule means Medigap enrollees can switch providers without medical underwriting within 60 days of their birthday as long as they maintain the same type of lettered Medicare Supplement plan.
Bartlett’s anti-human trafficking bill heads to Senate floor
House Bill 1416, authored by State Rep. John L. Bartlett (D-Indianapolis), passed unanimously through the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law today.
IBLC members take part in community conversation
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) will take part in a panel conversation starting at 7 p.m. ET tomorrow, March 25 at the Crossroads AME Church, 4602 College Ave.
Dant Chesser grateful as jail commissary fund bill heads to governor’s desk
Today, March 24, House Bill 1208 heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. HB 1208 requires the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) to create training requirements for the sheriffs responsible for their county’s commissary funds.
A landmark step for Hoosier safety: Errington’s HB 1297 heads to the governor’s desk
Today, March 24, State Rep. Sue Errington’s (D-Muncie) House Bill (HB) 1297 is headed to Gov. Braun’s desk for final approval after amendments from the Senate were approved by the House.