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Pryor bill to restore property tax deduction to veteran spouses amended into other bill
Today, State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) successfully amended the language in House Bill 1023 into another bill in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Harris amendment to boost tourism added to bill in committee
Today, Jan. 22, State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) successfully amended House Bill 1210 in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Bill to expand eligibility for advanced DNA testing in cold cases heading to the Senate
Today, Jan. 22, House Bill 1248, authored by State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), passed on third reading in the House of Representatives. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
Moseley urges consumers to call committee members to rein in utility companies
State Rep. Chuck Moseley (D-Portage) is urging Hoosiers to reach out to members of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee to urge them to hear House Bill 1068 ahead of the Jan. 26 bill hearing deadline.
Novak’s bill supporting volunteer firefighters passes unanimously out of committee
Today, Jan. 22, the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety unanimously passed House Bill 1048, authored by State Rep. Randy Novak (D-Michigan City). The bipartisan bill increases the yearly minimum allowance from $100 to $250 that volunteer fire department members each receive to spend on clothing and automobiles.
Novak, former Fire Chief of the Michigan City Fire Department, released the following statement:
"I am pleased to see such bipartisan support for our first responders. Over 70% of fire departments in Indiana are volunteer departments, and it is crucial we make sure they have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
"These brave volunteers dedicate their spare time and energy to protect Hoosiers. I've heard directly from our volunteer firefighters about purchasing clothing and keeping up with vehicle maintenance. This small increased allowance will help ease their financial burden and ensure our approximately 831 volunteer fire departments throughout the state are properly staffed and equipped to handle emergencies.
"I want to thank my co-authors, Rep. Jim Pressel, Rep. Steve Bartels and Rep. Chuck Moseley for their support. I look forward to bringing this bill to the House floor and taking the next steps to better support our first responders."
Porter: ‘What’s going on with Dolly’s Library”
Today, Jan. 21, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter offered two amendments to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the House Ways and Means Committee.=
Bauer’s HB 1269 passes unanimously out of committee
Today, the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1269, authored by State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend).
HB 1269 strengthens Indiana’s criminal justice framework by providing courts with an additional, structured sentencing option through the creation of a court-ordered prostitution offender education program in statute. Indiana currently has no statewide framework for such a program.
DeLaney offers amendments to protect retirees, taxpayers from risky state investments
Today, Jan. 20, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered several amendments to House Bill 1042 in an effort to prohibit state pension funds from being invested in cryptocurrency.
House Committee on Insurance passes Pryor bill to obtain quicker access to lifesaving prescriptions for advanced cancer patients
Today, Jan. 20, the House Committee on Insurance passed House Bill 1114.
Porter bill increasing awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia heads to the Senate
Today, Jan. 20, the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1029. The bill increases public awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia through educational outreach. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) would need to add information to its website, include the two diseases in its existing public health campaigns and develop training opportunities for health care providers.
Burton on passage of HB 1002 out of committee
Today, the House Utilities and Telecommunications Committee voted unanimously to advance House Bill 1002 to the House floor.
Klinker praying for Judge Meyer and his wife’s recovery, thankful for local law enforcement
Yesterday, Jan. 19, Tippecanoe County Judge Steve Meyer and his wife, Kim Meyer, were victims of a shooting at their Lafayette home. Both are in stable condition after receiving medical attention.