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Smith supportive of school cell phone ban, believes conducive to learning
Today, the House Committee on Education passed Senate Bill 78. Under SB 78, Indiana’s school cell phone ban would prohibit the use of a cell phone, smartwatch or another wireless device for the entire school day. There are exceptions for emergencies, students with disabilities and multilingual learners who need translation tools. Under current law, cell phones are only banned during instructional time.
Errington honored with resolution on House floor
On Feb. 10, State Rep. Sue Errington (D-Muncie) was honored in the House, with House Resolution 24, for her years of service in improving the lives of Hoosiers. Errington, first elected to the State Senate in 2006, and later to the House of Representatives in 2012, will retire at the conclusion of her term this November.
Bauer’s amendment affirming marriage equality blocked in House
Today, Feb. 10, State Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) offered an amendment on the House floor to Senate Bill 76, that would have affirmed that no governmental body may deny, restrict or interfere with the right to marry based on race, color, ethnicity or national origin. The amendment was blocked on the House floor.
Jackson passes amendment to allow ICE detainees to challenge their detainment
Today, Feb. 10, the Indiana House of Representatives adopted Amendment 19 to Senate Bill 76.
Republicans defeat effort to protect law enforcement undue liability
Today, Feb. 10, State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis) offered an amendment to Senate Bill 76 to protect local law enforcement officers from being put into situations where they are detaining individuals longer than is legal. The amendment failed by a vote of 34-61.
DeLaney amendments to protect Hoosiers from harmful provisions in ICE bill rejected
Today, Feb. 10, State Rep. Ed DeLaney offered a series of amendments to Senate Bill 76 to make hospital police, university police and school resource officers exempt from coordinating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain people suspected of being in the country illegally. The amendments were all rejected.
Dant Chesser thanks Mayor Moore for his public service
State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) released the following statement congratulating Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore on his retirement:
Porter passes amendment increasing financial transparency at Miami Correctional Facility
Today, Feb. 10, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) successfully amended Senate Bill 76. Porter’s amendment requires the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC) to report how much money was spent or made from its 287(g) agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The report must include information about the $15.79 million allocated for the detention center at Miami Correctional Facility.
DeLaney inspired by student advocacy
Over the last few weeks, students across the Indianapolis area have acted to protest violence committed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota.
Op-Ed: Fear does not equal good policy
The Indiana General Assembly should be focused on solving real problems for Hoosiers, not fighting proxy battles for the federal government. Yet political divisiveness remains convenient, and too often it blinds lawmakers to what actually serves Indiana’s best interests. We are sent to Indianapolis to be the voice of reason for our communities, not to chase headlines or rehearse national talking points.
Pryor celebrates withdrawal of Pike Township data center petition
This week, American Tower Corporation withdrew plans to build a data center in Pike Township.