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House Republicans deny relief to homeowners, strike down ‘Back to Basics’ property tax plan
Today, April 9, House Ways and Means Ranking Democrat State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) proposed his plan for property tax relief.
DeLaney: Republicans are dodging the real issue
Today, April 9, the House discussed a series of amendments on the latest Republican property tax plan. According to a statement from Gov. Mike Braun minutes before the bill was called to the floor, the version we have now is the compromise between House Republicans, Senate Republicans and the governor.
GiaQuinta statement on Thompson Amendment 36 to Senate Bill 1
House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) released the following statement on State Rep. Jeff Thompson's Amendment 36 to Senate Bill 1, which was adopted by the House of Representatives on second reading today.
Pryor co-sponsored bill to reform eviction filing passes the House
– Yesterday, April 8, the Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 142 which reforms state policy for filing evictions and sealing eviction records. This bill requires courts to order an expungement in cases that qualify and allows that action to be taken without a full hearing.
House Republicans pass bill to cut access to Medicaid, Bauer fights for vulnerable Hoosiers
Today, April 8, the Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2, the Republican plan for Medicaid, by a vote of 66-28. The bill aims to slash participation in the Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) program by increasing eligibility checks, establishing work requirements and limiting marketing for its services.
Jackson opposes bill to slash participation in Medicaid
Today, April 8, the Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2, the Republican plan for Medicaid, by a vote of 66 to 28.
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.