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Porter passes amendment creating transparency for Hoosier homeowners
Today, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter passed an amendment to House Bill 1406 in the House Committee on Ways and Means. Porter’s amendment requires the county treasurer to list if the homeowner saved money, and the amount, if applicable, on their 2027 property tax bill.
Smith strongly against execution by firing squad, encourages input from his community
Today, Jan. 27, State Rep. Dr. Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) issued the following statement on House Bill 1119, which would legalize the use of firing squads to carry out the death penalty:
Pryor offers amendments to cut Hoosier utility bills
Today, House Democrats offered an array of amendments to give Hoosiers financial relief and expand protections for their utility services. State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) offered four amendments to protect vulnerable Hoosiers and add oversight and accountability measures for utility companies. All four amendments were rejected by the supermajority.
Hamilton amendment to reduce Hoosier utility bills struck down
Today, House Democrats offered an array of amendments on House Bill 1002 to give Hoosiers financial relief and expand protections for their utility services. State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment that will allow the establishment of Community Energy Facilities that store or generate electricity via solar power, wind power or battery storage. The amendment was defeated on party lines.
Andrade offers utility accountability amendments on HB 1002, all voted down by House supermajority
Today, State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) offered several amendments to House Bill 1002 during second reading that aimed to strengthen transparency, accountability and affordability in Indiana’s utility rate-setting process. Each amendment was voted down by House Republicans.
Garcia Wilburn bill to keep kids in DCS system safe passes out of committee
Today, Jan. 26, House Bill 1036 passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Authored by the committee's ranking Democrat State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), the bill requires that Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworkers must see a child in person within 30 days before a case closure or discharge.
Bartlett bill to honor retired lawmakers passes through committee
Today, Jan. 27, House Bill 1122, authored by State Rep. John L. Bartlett (D-Indianapolis) passed through the House Committee on Roads and Transportation by a vote of 11-1 and now moves to the House floor.
Johnson amendment adopted, strengthens housing data and outcome measurement in HB 1001
Yesterday, State Rep. Blake Johnson (D–Indianapolis) presented an amendment to House Bill 1001 that was unanimously adopted by the Indiana House of Representatives. The amendment strengthens reporting requirements so lawmakers can better evaluate how housing policies are performing across the state.
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.