Indiana Senator James Buck [R]

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INSB0236PassLearner's permits. Provides that, to obtain a learner's permit, an individual who is less than 18 years of age must provide the bureau of motor vehicles with an emergency contact person who is not the holder of the learner's permit to be listed in th...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 174
INSB0486PassEducation matters. Repeals teacher training requirements regarding: (1) criminal gang organizations awareness; (2) certain information concerning homeless students; and (3) recognizing the signs and symptoms of seizures and the appropriate steps to b...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 200
INSB0242PassFloodplain mapping. Repeals the requirement that local floodplain administrators use the "best floodplain mapping data" as provided by the department of natural resources (department) and located on the Indiana Floodplain Information Portal when revi...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 175
INHB1318PassCorrections and clarifications. Specifies that an "eligible regional economic acceleration and development organization" means any of the following: (1) A development authority. (2) A qualified nonprofit organization. Resolves a conflict between Hous...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 225
INHB1212PassPrivacy protections for nonprofit organizations. Defines "personal information" as data that directly or indirectly identifies a "person" (including an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a government entity, a partnership, a trus...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 221
INSB0477PassThreats to critical infrastructure. Amends the statute prohibiting the use of public funds to purchase equipment or services produced or provided by certain prohibited persons determined to be a national security threat to communications networks or ...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 118
INHB1132PassLand use task force. Creates the land use task force to study and make recommendations concerning: (1) areas where food insecurity exists; (2) development growth trends in rural, suburban, and urban communities across Indiana; and (3) other community...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 124
INHB1167PassLive streaming and archiving meetings. Requires governing bodies of state and local agencies (excluding a state supported college or university) to provide, on a publicly accessible platform: (1) live transmissions of public meetings; and (2) an arch...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 127
INHB1196PassCDL training regarding human trafficking. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles shall require an applicant who is applying for a commercial driver's license for the first time to attest to having watched an instructional video on how to recogniz...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 128
INHB1204PassEnforcement of weight limits for overweight loads. Defines "aggregate". Provides that a penalty for transporting a load in excess of the registered limit of the load for the transporting vehicle does not apply to a vehicle or combination of vehicles ...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 130
INHB1069PassAirports. Voids an administrative rule concerning eligibility of projects for which funding is available from the airport development grant fund (grant fund) and relocates (with stylistic changes) the contents of the voided administrative rule. Requi...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 123
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Directing the ISP to study Rapid DNA. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Indiana State Police to study Rapid Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and provide a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council before December 15, 2023.
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2023-04-27
To House Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
INHJR0001PassGubernatorial line of succession. Removes the superintendent of public instruction from the list of officeholders who shall discharge the powers and duties of the governor if the office of the governor and lieutenant governor are both vacant. This pr...
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2023-04-26
Public Law 253
INHCR0045PassThanking Mayor Andy Cook of Westfield for his service. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION thanking Mayor Andy Cook of Westfield for his service.
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2023-04-25
Returned to the House
INSB0177PassSchool board candidate filing deadline. Changes the time frame that a candidate for a school board office is required to file the candidate's petition of nomination. Modifies deadlines concerning a statement questioning the validity of a petition of ...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 34
INSB0302PassRegulation of charitable organizations. Prohibits a state agency or a state official from imposing on a charitable organization any filing or reporting requirements that are more stringent or burdensome than those imposed by, or authorized under, sta...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 40
INSB0384PassPurple star designation. Requires the commission for higher education (CHE) and the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to develop and implement the higher education purple star designation for the following purposes: (1) To recognize postseconda...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 49
INSB0472PassAdvanced recycling. Defines "advanced recycling" as a manufacturing process for the conversion of post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks into basic raw materials, feedstocks, chemicals, and other products. Defines "advanced recycling facility" a...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 54
INSB0332PassPlanning and zoning affecting military bases. Allows a unit to establish a military impact zoning district for an area adversely impacted by the effects of military operations. Establishes a state area of interest that is comprised of land within one...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 43
INSB0345PassTermination of parental rights. Defines "safe haven infant". Provides that a licensed child placing agency may not take certain actions against an individual based upon the individual's immunization status. Allows the emergency medical services provi...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 45
INHB1438PassPublication of local government notices. Provides that a towing service is subject to the same public notice advertising rates as a government agency if the service: (1) acts as an agent of a government agency; and (2) provides the notice required to...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 84
INHB1211PassWelding certifications on public works projects. Requires that contractors on a public works project meet certain standards relating to the welding of structural steel.
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2023-04-20
Public Law 70
INHB1025PassFirefighter discipline. Provides that a fire department of a fire protection district or fire protection territory is subject to certain disciplinary and due process requirements.
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2023-04-20
Public Law 57
INHCR0005PassUrging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Highway 27 over I-70 as the "Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Hi...
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2023-04-17
Representatives Goodrich, Pack R, Haggard C, Teshka J, May, Baird, Pierce K, Prescott, Snow C, Smith, V., Johnson, Olthoff, Slager, Miller D, O'Brien T, Engleman, Smaltz, Negele, Manning, McGuire J, Meltzer J, Culp K, Lucas, Sweet L, Garcia Wilburn V, Lehman, Errington, Schaibley, Patterson L, Vermilion A, Harris, Hamilton, Miller K, Judy, Abbott D, Zent, VanNatter, Clere, Rowray E, Pryor, Pfaff, Pierce M, Wesco, Jordan, Thompson, Cherry, Davis M, GiaQuinta, Hatfield, Hall D, Bartels, Aylesworth, Frye, Boy, Jackson, Heine, Andrade M added as coauthors
INSCR0040PassHonoring Judge Margret G. Robb. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge Margret G. Robb upon her retirement from the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
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2023-04-13
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0038PassMemorializing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski.
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2023-04-12
Returned to the Senate
INSR0033PassRecognizing the NRA on its 152nd annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the National Rifle Association on the occasion of its 152nd annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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2023-04-11
First reading: adopted voice vote
INSR0042PassHonoring Eddie Langford. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Eddie Langford upon his retirement and thanking him for 29 years of exceptional service to the Indiana Senate.
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2023-04-11
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Ford Jon, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Hunley, Johnson, Koch, Leising, Melton, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Perfect, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Sandlin, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSR0039PassCongratulating the Honda Indiana Auto Plant. A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Honda Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg, Indiana, on 15 years of operations.
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2023-04-10
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Ford Jon, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson, Koch, Melton, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Perfect, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Sandlin, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSR0037PassHonoring David Goggins. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring David Goggins for his years of service in the United States military and his continued contributions to society.
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2023-04-06
Senators Alexander, Alting, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Byrne, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Gaskill, Glick, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson, Koch, Leising, Melton, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Perfect, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Sandlin, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSB0480PassGender transition procedures for minors. Prohibits a physician or other practitioner from: (1) knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); and (2) aiding or abetting another physician or...
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2023-04-05
Public Law 10
INSB0106PassLocal powers concerning elections. Provides that a unit does not have the power to adopt an ordinance, a resolution, or an order concerning certain elections, or otherwise conduct an election, except as expressly granted by statute. Specifies that an...
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2023-04-05
Public Law 4
INHB1323PassInformation privacy relating to firearms. Specifies the circumstances under which information concerning a person who applies for or holds a license to carry a handgun may be released to a federal government entity.
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2023-04-05
Public Law 13
INSCR0027PassHonoring the Citizens' Speedway Committee. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the Citizens' Speedway Committee.
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2023-03-30
Returned to the Senate
INSR0028PassRecognizing the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel and reaffirming Indiana's support for Israel. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel and reaffirming Indiana's support for Israel.
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2023-03-27
Senator Zay added as coauthor
INSCR0028PassCongratulating the Fishers High School "We the People" team. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Fishers High School "We the People" team on being the runner up for the 2022 "We the People" National Finals.
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2023-03-23
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0031PassHonoring Barbara Boyd. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the lifetime achievements of Indianapolis journalist Barbara Boyd.
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2023-03-22
Returned to the Senate
INSCR0013PassRecognizing the 50th anniversary of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association.
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2023-03-21
Representative Lauer added as cosponsor
INSCR0005PassUrging INDOT to rename a section of SR13 in Madison County, the "Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Memorial Mile". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a section of State Road 13 in Madison County, beginning at...
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2023-03-21
Representative Barrett added as cosponsor
INSCR0014PassHonoring the Indiana Fever and recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the Indiana Fever and recognizing the 37th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
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2023-03-21
Representative Lauer added as cosponsor
INSCR0024PassHonoring Justice Steven H. David. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Justice Steven H. David upon his retirement from the Indiana Supreme Court.
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2023-03-21
Representative Lauer added as cosponsor
INSCR0030PassCongratulating INDOT and partners on I-69 Finish Line Recognition. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Indiana Department of Transportation, HNTB Corporation, Walsh Construction, and their many partners on having a portion of Interstate 69 Fin...
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2023-03-21
Returned to the Senate
INSR0027PassRecognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day.
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2023-03-21
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Ford Jon, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Holdman, Hunley, Johnson, Koch, Leising, Melton, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Perfect, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Sandlin, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
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Memorializing Master Trooper James R. Bailey. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Master Trooper James R. Bailey.
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2023-03-14
Senators Alexander, Alting, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Breaux, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Byrne, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Ford J.D., Ford Jon, Freeman, Gaskill, Holdman, Hunley, Koch, Leising, Melton, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Perfect, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Sandlin, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSCR0016PassRecognizing 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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2023-03-13
Representative Jordan added as cosponsor
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Annexation. With certain exceptions, requires a municipality that initiates an annexation to file with the court an annexation petition approved by the signatures of: (1) at least 51% of the owners of non-tax exempt land in the annexation territory; ...
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2023-02-28
To House Local Government Committee
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Township mergers. Allows a township that does not have a township trustee or township board to merge with another township, if identical resolutions approving the merger are adopted by the following: (1) The township trustee and legislative body of t...
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2023-02-28
To House Local Government Committee
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Elimination of lower speed limit for trucks. Excepts an alley from the maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Increases the maximum speed limit for a vehicle having a declared gross weight greater than 26,000 pounds from 65 miles per hour to 70 mi...
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2023-02-28
To House Roads and Transportation Committee
INSCR0020PassHonoring Jack Russell. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Jack Russell and congratulating him for being named Indiana Chamber Executive of the Year.
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2023-02-28
Returned to the Senate
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Hospital assessment fee. Provides that a physician owned hospital that is ineligible to receive Medicaid disproportionate share payments is not considered to be a hospital for purposes of the hospital assessment fee.
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2023-02-20
To Senate Health and Provider Services Committee
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