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Miller’s bill supporting small tobacco businesses passes the Senate
House Bill 1468, authored by State Rep. Kyle Miller (D-Fort Wayne), passed through the Senate today and will head to the governor's desk following a concurrence vote in the House. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 41-8. The bill would allow tobacco vendors to obtain a three-year supplemental cigar sales certificate, allowing them to sell cigars at an event on a temporary basis.
Harris bill to bring Professional Sports Development Commission to Northwest Indiana passes Senate
House Bill 1292, authored by State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), passed through the Senate today by a vote of 46-2. The bill establishes the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission, with the goal of attracting professional sports franchises to Northwest Indiana.
Shackleford amendments to SB 2 voted down by House Republicans, shifting $1 billion Medicaid shortfall onto Hoosiers
Yesterday, April 7, State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) presented a series of amendments to Senate Bill (SB) 2, “Medicaid matters,” a Republican-led proposal that would drastically limit participation in Indiana’s Medicaid program. SB 2 seeks to impose stricter eligibility checks, restrict enrollment based on budget constraints and impose work requirements on recipients.
Pack passes amendment to protect Hoosier veterans from eviction
Monday, April 7, State Rep. Renee Pack (D-Indianapolis) successfully amended Senate Bill 433 to protect Hoosier veterans from eviction by requiring courts to stay an eviction proceeding of a veteran who demonstrates that they have applied for housing assistance with the U.S. or Indiana Departments of Veterans Affairs. This comes after a devastating fire at an Indianapolis veteran shelter that displaced over 45 veterans.
House Majority blocks Porter’s amendment to fulfill state’s promies to higher ed students
Today, April 7, the House majority blocked a vote on an amendment on Senate Bill 5 offered by Ranking Ways and Means Democrat, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis).
Campbell: ‘SB 1 puts our police, fire and public schools at risk’
Today, April 7, House Republicans passed their 368-page amendment to Senate Bill 1.
DeLaney concerned about latest Republican property tax proposal
Today, Monday, April 7, the House Committee on Ways and Means discussed the latest version of the Republican property tax plan.
Garcia Wilburn offers cost-saving amendment to Medicaid bill
Today, State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) offered an amendment to Senate Bill 2 to lower costs for Indiana's Medicaid program without compromising Hoosiers' access to health care.
Burton opposes SB 289 in Judiciary committee, speaks against institutions ‘Being forced to comply out of fear’
Today, April 7, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) voted to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 289 in the House Judiciary Committee. SB 289 passed, with amendments, 7-3 out of committee.
Porter comments on House Republicans’ property tax plan
Today, April 4, Indiana House Republicans announced their property tax plan. State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) released the following statement about the proposal:
Pfaff stands against bill supressing student voters
On Tuesday, April 1, the Indiana House passed Senate Bill 10 by a vote of 66-25. This legislation prohibits college students from using their state-issued educational institution ID to vote in elections.
IBLC condemns end of emergency housing program
The state of Indiana recently announced that the Indiana Emergency Rental Program (IERA) has been cut six months ahead of schedule, despite federal funding still being available. The fund, created during the COVID-19 pandemic to address housing instability, was funded through the U.S. Treasury and was set to expire in September of this year.