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Smith supports amendments to cut Hoosiers’ utility bills
– Today, House Democrats offered an array of amendments to give Hoosiers financial relief and expand protections for their utility services. The legislation aims to create a levelized billing plan for utility consumers. This year, the Indiana House Democratic Caucus’ agenda is focused on affordability. While House Bill 1002 is a step in the right direction in lowering costs, it is not enough to provide long-lasting relief. Further, members of the House Democratic Caucus offered over a dozen amendments to improve the bill, none of which were adopted by the Republican supermajority.
DeLaney astonished by Republican refusal to take ratepayers’ side
Today, House Democrats offered an array of amendments to House Bill 1002 to give Hoosiers financial relief and expand protections for their utility services.
DeLaney amendment to protect communities from unwanted military presence rejected
Today, State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to House Bill 1343 that would require local authorities to agree before military police from the National Guard be deployed to their city to enforce civil laws.
Republicans strike down amendments funding child care and Pre-K vouchers
Today, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter offered two amendments to House Bill 1177 in the House Committee on Ways and Means. The amendments offered two different options to reverse the cuts and fully fund the Child Care Development Voucher Fund (CCDF) and the On My Way Pre-K program (OMWPK).
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.