Indiana Senator Chris Garten [R]

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INHB1002VetoEnforcement of equal educational opportunity. Defines "antisemitism", specifies that the public policy of the state is to provide educational opportunities free of religious discrimination, and provides that antisemitism is discrimination on the basi...
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2024-03-18
Vetoed by the Governor
INHB1199PassEconomic enhancement district. Requires the legislative body to provide notice and conduct a public hearing before a proposed economic enhancement district may be established. Amends the definition of "economic enhancement project". Amends the requir...
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2024-03-15
Signed by the Governor
INSB0009PassNotice of health care entity mergers. Requires health care entities to provide notice of certain mergers or acquisitions to office of the attorney general. Specifies notice requirements. Requires the office of the attorney general to review the infor...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0234PassDisaster emergency. Provides that a state of disaster emergency declared by the governor: (1) that applies to the entire state may not continue for more than 60 days unless a renewal is authorized by the general assembly; and (2) that only applies to...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0004PassFiscal and administrative matters. Specifies that certain workforce related programs must be reviewed by the legislative services agency at least once rather than every five years. Requires the budget agency to biennially prepare a list of dedicated ...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INHB1158PassCounty contracts. Provides that for counties other than Marion County, contracts entered into by the county (including contracts executed by county elected officers) must meet certain requirements. Allows the county executive to adopt an ordinance th...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0256PassFiscal matters. Provides that money in the attorney general contingency fee fund is continuously appropriated and is not subject to allotment. Reinstates provisions concerning meetings of the budget committee. Provides that money in the high tech cri...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INHB1003PassAdministrative law. Makes the office of administrative law proceedings the ultimate authority in any administrative proceeding under its jurisdiction. Provides certain exceptions. Provides that the bill applies to certain proceedings filed after June...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INHB1001PassEducation and higher education matters. Amends the definition of "eligible student" to include a sibling of a student with a disability with regards to the education scholarship account program (ESA). Provides that the sibling may not use the ESA acc...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0238PassInnkeeper's tax. Authorizes Jefferson County to impose its innkeeper's tax at a rate of 8% (instead of 5% under current law). Provides that, if the tax rate is increased to more than 5%, the portion of the tax rate that exceeds 5% expires on December...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INHB1352PassInspection of residential onsite sewage systems. Establishes when certain officials may inspect a residential onsite sewage system or nonresidential onsite sewage system. Allows a nonresidential onsite sewage system to be installed in a lot if at lea...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0282PassAbsenteeism and school attendance. Amends the duties of an attendance officer and the state attendance officer. Requires, not later than November 1 of each year, the state attendance officer to submit a report to the legislative council containing re...
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2024-03-13
Signed by the Governor
INSB0181PassCitizenship and immigration status. Provides that, if the attorney general determines probable cause exists, the attorney general, rather than any person lawfully domiciled in Indiana, shall bring an action to compel a governmental body or postsecond...
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2024-03-12
Signed by the Governor
INHB1106PassRegulated amusement devices. Provides that the department of homeland security (department) shall not inspect, and operating permits are not required for, certain regulated amusement devices. Provides that the department may perform an inspection of ...
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2024-03-12
Signed by the Governor
INSB0189PassLocating and recovering wild game. Permits a person to use an unmanned aerial vehicle with infrared abilities to locate and recover a legally taken wild animal.
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSB0216PassAgriculture and pesticides. Requires the dean of agriculture of Purdue University to submit certain annual reports to the legislative council and the budget committee as well as to the governor. Makes several changes in the laws concerning pesticides...
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSB0001PassReading skills. Provides that the department of education (department) may grant certain individuals a waiver that provides an exception to the literacy endorsement requirements if the department submits a report to the legislative council by a speci...
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSB0241PassTaking bobcats. Requires the department of natural resources to establish and implement a season to take bobcats not later than July 1, 2025.
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSB0048PassState educational institution information. Requires a state educational institution to prominently display hyperlinks to certain college scorecard information on the state educational institution's website and degree web pages.
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSB0005PassLead water line replacement and lead remediation. Specifies that, for purposes of the statute concerning the replacement of customer owned lead service lines by water utilities, a municipally owned utility includes a utility company owned, operated, ...
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INHB1025PassMixed beverages. Adds a definition of "mixed beverage". Allows the holder of a wine wholesaler's permit to take certain actions concerning mixed beverages and flavored malt beverages.
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INHB1142PassHoosier first responder medal of honor. Establishes the Hoosier first responder medal of honor (medal). Provides that the department of homeland security (department) may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responde...
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2024-03-11
Signed by the Governor
INSR0053PassUrging the Indiana federal congressional delegation to support the Susan Muffley Act. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana federal congressional delegation to support the Susan Muffley Act.
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2024-03-08
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSCR0023PassMemorializing George McGinnis. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing George "Big Mac" McGinnis.
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2024-02-27
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0012PassHonoring Judge Martha Blood Wentworth. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge Martha Blood Wentworth upon her retirement from the Indiana Tax Court.
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2024-02-27
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0021PassRecognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana an...
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2024-02-27
Returned to the Senate
INSR0015PassHonoring Senator John Crane. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator John Crane upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
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2024-02-27
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSR0019PassHonoring the 2024 Senate Majority Caucus interns. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 2024 Senate Majority Caucus interns and thanking them for their faithful service to the Indiana General Assembly.
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2024-02-26
First reading: adopted voice vote
INHCR0026PassHonoring the members of the South Bend Fire Department for their bravery and heroic actions while responding to a house fire. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the members of the South Bend Fire Department for their bravery and heroic actions while re...
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2024-02-23
Returned to the House
INSR0022PassHonoring the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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2024-02-22
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSCR0020PassRecognizing the ILYAC. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
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2024-02-20
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0022PassTo support the work of the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to support the work of the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
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2024-02-20
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0007PassUrging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of the I-65N bridge over I-70 and ...
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2024-02-16
Returned to the Senate
INSB0010Engross
50%
Community cares initiative grant pilot program. Establishes the community cares initiative grant pilot program for the purpose of assisting in the costs of starting or expanding mobile integrated health care programs and mobile crisis teams in Indian...
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2024-02-15
To House Ways and Means Committee
INSB0297Engross
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Administrative rules. Requires an agency to conduct a regulatory analysis for certain proposed rules, including if the implementation and compliance costs are at least $1,000,000. Requires the office of management and budget to notify the legislative...
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
INSR0009PassHonoring Indiana 4-H. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse.
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2024-02-13
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSR0008PassHonoring Senator Chip Perfect. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Clyde "Chip" Perfect upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
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2024-02-13
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSJR0019Engross
50%
Service on interbranch commissions. Adds a new section to the Constitution of the State of Indiana specifying that a Senator or Representative may serve on a commission, board, committee, or similar entity organized to govern, advise, or provide over...
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2024-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee
INSB0128Engross
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Human sexuality instruction. Defines "governing authority" of a school. Defines "school" as a school maintained by a school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school. Provides that, if a school instructs students on human sexu...
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2024-02-12
To House Education Committee
INHB1383PassWetlands. Clarifies various wetland definitions. Eliminates certain wetland rulemaking requirements. Provides that certain wetland activity requires state authorization. Clarifies the compensatory mitigation that must be offered to offset certain wet...
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2024-02-12
Signed by the Governor
INSB0151Engross
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Statute of limitations. Allows the prosecution of Level 3 felony rape and child molesting offenses to be commenced at any time. Makes conforming changes.
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2024-02-12
To House Courts and Criminal Code Committee
INSR0007PassHonoring Senator Jon Ford. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Jon Ford upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
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2024-02-12
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INHB1327Engross
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Health and insurance matters. Requires reporting of certain ownership information by: (1) a hospital to the Indiana department of health (state department); (2) a physician group practice to the professional licensing agency; and (3) an insurer, a th...
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2024-02-12
To Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
INHCR0022PassHonoring the members of the South Bend Fire Department for their bravery and heroic actions while responding to a house fire. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the members of the South Bend Fire Department for their bravery and heroic actions while re...
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2024-02-06
Returned to the House
INSB0046Intro
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Parental rights. Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden certain parental rights unless the burden is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering the governmental inte...
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2024-01-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
INSB0003Intro
25%
Prior authorization. Provides that a utilization review entity may only impose prior authorization requirements on less than 1% of any given specialty or health care service and 1% of health care providers overall in a calendar year. Prohibits a util...
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2024-01-25
To Senate Appropriations Committee
INSCR0002PassRecognizing the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and its crew. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the ongoing military efforts of the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and its crew.
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2024-01-23
Returned to the Senate
INSR0003Intro
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Memorializing Senator Jack Sandlin. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Senator Jack Sandlin.
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2024-01-23
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode G, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson, T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Taylor G, Tomes, Vinzant, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSB0093Intro
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Mixed beverages. Adds a definition of "mixed beverage". Allows the holder of a wine wholesaler's permit to take certain actions concerning mixed beverages and flavored malt beverages. Provides that a wine wholesaler may possess, transport, sell, and ...
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2024-01-22
To Senate Public Policy Committee
INHCR0008PassRecognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador.
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2024-01-22
Representative Abbott D added as coauthor
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