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INSB0252PassNotice publication. Changes the qualifications required for a newspaper to publish legal notices as follows: (1) A newspaper must have been published for 12 consecutive months (instead of three years). (2) A newspaper must have had an average paid ci...
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2024-03-13
Public Law 122
INSB0017PassAge verification for material harmful to minors. Requires an adult oriented website operator that displays material harmful to minors to use a reasonable age verification method to prevent a minor from accessing an adult oriented website. Creates a c...
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2024-03-13
Public Law 98
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
Public Law 120
INSB0015PassMilitary benefits and services poster. Requires that the Indiana department of labor consult with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs to create and distribute a veterans' benefits and services poster. Provides that the veterans' benefits and ...
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2024-03-13
Public Law 96
INSB0190PassState disaster relief fund. Makes changes to the permissible uses for the state disaster relief fund (fund). Makes changes to the requirements for an eligible entity to receive financial assistance from the fund. Makes changes to the calculations use...
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2024-03-13
Public Law 112
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
Public Law 76
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
Public Law 5
INSB0182PassRegulation of drones near correctional facilities. Provides that the crime of trafficking with an inmate includes the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) to deliver contraband, and that the crime of public safety remote aerial interference incl...
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2024-03-11
Public Law 22
INSB0036PassInterference with boundary marker. Creates a civil penalty for a person who knowingly or intentionally disturbs or removes a boundary marker, and permits a court to order a person who disturbs or removes a boundary marker to pay for the cost of reest...
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2024-03-11
Public Law 10
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
Public Law 11
INSB0185PassStudent use of wireless communication device. Requires each school corporation and charter school to: (1) adopt and implement a wireless communication device policy that governs student use of a wireless communication device; and (2) publish the poli...
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2024-03-11
Public Law 24
INSB0253PassLake Michigan rescue equipment. Requires the owner of a pier or public access site on Lake Michigan to install public rescue equipment, including at least one ring life buoy, on the pier or public access site. Establishes requirements concerning ring...
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2024-03-11
Public Law 35
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
INSB0030Enroll
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School bus stop arm violation notification. Provides that when an individual registers a vehicle, the bureau of motor vehicles shall provide notice that a person who operates a vehicle and who recklessly passes a school bus stopped on a roadway or a ...
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2024-03-05
House advisors appointed: Meltzer, Prescott, Abbott and Gore
INSB0052Engross
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Prohibition on use of dedicated lanes. Prohibits, until July 1, 2025, a consolidated city from adopting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution, rule, policy, or other requirement concerning a public transportation project, including the blue line, tha...
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2024-02-27
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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
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
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
INSB0105Engross
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Updated Indiana Drainage Handbook. Requires the state department of agriculture (department) to oversee and take all actions necessary for the preparation and publication of an updated version of the Indiana Drainage Handbook. Authorizes the departme...
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2024-02-19
To House Ways and Means Committee
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
INSB0014Engross
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Right of certain persons to carry a handgun in the statehouse and state capitol complex. Allows: (1) certain statewide elected officials; (2) members of the general assembly; (3) members of the Indiana lobby registration commission; (4) professional ...
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2024-02-15
To House Public Policy Committee
INSB0010Engross
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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
INSB0157Engross
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Landlocked property. Defines "landlocked property" as real property that has been shut off from all public highways as a result of the vacation of one or more public highways. Provides that if an action of the state, or an agency or political subdivi...
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2024-02-12
To House Local Government Committee
INSB0159Engross
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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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2024-02-12
To House Local Government Committee
INSB0287Engross
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Education matters. Requires each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic elementary school to include cursive writing in its curriculum. Provides that a school corporation may include instruction regarding Internet safety i...
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2024-02-12
To House Education Committee
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
INSB0156Engross
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Dissolution or name change of town. Establishes the following procedure for dissolving a town or changing the name of a town: (1) Requires at least 5% of the registered voters of the town to file a petition for town dissolution or name change with th...
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2024-02-06
To House Local Government Committee
INSB0155Intro
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Compensation for business losses. Provides that a person operating a business on a property may be compensated for business losses resulting from a condemnation of the property. Provides that a municipality may not acquire property using an alternati...
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2024-01-25
To Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee
INSB0003Intro
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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
INSR0002PassHonoring Senator Eddie Melton upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Senator Eddie Melton upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
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2024-01-22
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Crane, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Doriot, Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode G, Holdman, Johnson, T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, Messmer, Mishler, Niemeyer, Raatz, Rogers, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Young M, Zay added as coauthors
INSB0296Intro
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Administrative proceedings. Provides that the office of administrative legal proceedings (OALP) is the ultimate authority for agencies subject to the jurisdiction of the OALP. Provides that a court conducting a judicial review hearing shall review qu...
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2024-01-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee
INSB0158Intro
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Sessions of the general assembly. Eliminates the second regular session and the second regular technical session of the general assembly. Provides that a regular session of the general assembly shall adjourn sine die not later than May 15 of any odd-...
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2024-01-08
To Senate Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee
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