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GiaQuinta decries passage of bill to further insert politics in Hoosier schools
Today, Senate Bill 287 passed the Indiana House of Representatives. The legislation still needs approval from the Indiana Senate on changes made to it in the House, but the House-passed version of the bill turns nonpartisan school board elections into partisan races by allowing candidates to list their party next to their name on the November ballot.
House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement after voting "no" on SB 287.
Dant Chesser denounces partisan school boards
Today, March 31, the House passed Senate Bill 287 with a vote of 54 to 40. The bill makes Indiana’s school board elections partisan, requiring candidates to run as Democrat, Republican, Independent or with a blank space next to their name.
Bill to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars heading to the governor
Today, Monday, March 31, House Bill 1518 is heading to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. HB 1518, authored by State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis), would require state entities to only purchase non-luxury vehicles.
Republicans kill amendment from Campbell to pause groundwater withdrawals for the Wabash River
Today, March 31, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) proposed an amendment to Senate Bill 4. The amendment would have created a two-year moratorium on major groundwater withdrawals from the Wabash River Basin if adopted. The amendment would have also established the Groundwater and Aquifer Preservation Task Force.
Hamilton opposes bill to make school board elections partisan
Yesterday, Monday, March 31, the House passed Senate Bill 287 by a vote of 54 to 40, with only Republicans in support.
Miller reacts to state ending emergency housing program amid state-wide crisis
The state of Indiana announced recently that the Indiana Emergency Rental Program (IERA) has been cut six months ahead of schedule. The fund, created during the COVID-19 pandemic to address housing instability, was funded through the U.S. Treasury and set to expire in September of this year.
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.