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Pryor celebrates house passage of bill to obtain quicker access to lifesaving prescriptions for advanced cancer patients
Today, Jan. 28, the House passed House Bill 1114. The bill, authored by State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis), prohibits state employee health plans, the health care marketplace and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) from requiring step therapy or "fail first."
Klinker votes against HB 1343, believes policing should be left ot local law enforcement
Today, Jan. 28, Indiana Republicans passed House Bill 1343 with a vote of 67 to 29. This bill includes a provision further authorizing the establishment of a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. The governor will have the authority to send this police force into any part of the state whenever he or she deems necessary, without the consent of the community or its elected officials.
Dant Chesser votes no on HB 1343, stands against authorizing a military police force
Today, Jan. 28, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) voted no on House Bill 1343, which includes a provision further authorizing the establishment of a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. The governor will have the authority to send this police force into any part of the state whenever he deems necessary, without the consent of the community or its elected officials.
Campbell votes no on House Bill 1343, stands against paramilitary police in Indiana’s communities
Today, Jan. 28, State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) voted no on House Bill 1343, which includes a provision further authorizing the establishment of a military police force within the Indiana National Guard. The governor will have the authority to send this police force into any part of the state whenever he or she deems necessary, without the consent of the community or its elected officials.
Burton’s bill to protect children from abuse and neglect passes the House
Today, Jan. 28, the Indiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 1307, authored by State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville). This bipartisan bill seeks to protect Indiana children by requiring the Department of Child Services (DCS) Ombudsman’s office to investigate complaints alleging that DCS failed to protect a child's physical or mental health and safety.
Pierce offers amendment to prevent the deployment of paramilitary forces in Indiana’s neighborhoods
Today, Jan. 27, State Rep. Matt Pierce (D-Bloomington) offered an amendment to House Bill 1343. HB 1343 includes a provision allowing the Indiana National Guard to create a military police unit that could be deployed to enforce laws against civilians in any community when the Governor thinks it's necessary. Local government officials would have no power to prevent the military force from invading their communities. Pierce’s amendment would have removed this language from the bill, but the amendment was voted down by the House Majority.
Porter offers amendment increasing property tax savings for disabled veterans
Today, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter offered an amendment to House Bill 1177 in the House Committee on Ways and Means. The amendment would have increased the property tax deduction for disabled veterans to 100% of a property’s assessed value, an increase from the current maximum of $14,000. Veterans who rent would also have received a renter’s deduction of up to $20,000 of their adjusted gross income. The committee did not take a vote on the amendment.
House Democrats fight for immediate utility affordability
Today, Indiana House Democrats offered 12 amendments to House Bill 1002 to immediately lower utility bills for Hoosier residential customers. All were rejected or blocked by Indiana House Republicans.
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).