Indiana Senator James Tomes [R]

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INSB0072PassReporting on school curriculum. Provides the following: (1) Not later than October 1, 2023, each public elementary school and state accredited nonpublic elementary school shall provide to the department of education (department) information regarding...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 169
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
INSB0414PassOnsite waste management districts and septage holding tanks. Amends the definition of "onsite residential sewage discharging disposal system" to provide that the term includes a system that employs advanced treatment components to reduce the concentr...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 192
INHB1382PassRobotics programs. Establishes the robotics competition program to provide grants to eligible robotics competition teams (eligible teams) in order to expand opportunities to increase interest and improve skills in science, technology, engineering, an...
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2023-05-04
Public Law 231
INSB0290PassBMV disclosure of personal information. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) to disclose to the department of veterans' affairs (department) certain personal information included on an application form for a disabled Hoosier veteran license pl...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 108
INSB0473PassLimits on discharges into the Ohio River. Provides that if a community water system that discharges wastewater into the Ohio River demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department of environmental management that the discharged wastewater does not ...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 116
INSB0151PassFoster families. Provides that the amount of foster care support tax credits allowed may not exceed $2,000,000 in each calendar year beginning after December 31, 2023, and ending before January 1, 2028. Requires the department of state revenue (depar...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 97
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
INSB0268PassProhibited pension system investments. Prohibits the Indiana public retirement system from investing in certain restricted entities or restricted investment products, including particular investments publicly confirmed to be controlled by the People'...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 104
INHB1219PassPFAS biomonitoring pilot program. Provides that the department of homeland security (department) may establish the PFAS biomonitoring pilot program (pilot program) to collect and analyze blood samples of individuals who were previously, or are curren...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 132
INHB1396PassStop the bleed program. Establishes the stop the bleed donation pool for the purpose of receiving donations of gifts or donations. Provides that the stop the bleed donation pool is administered by the department of homeland security. Provides that a ...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 143
INSB0474PassHome health agencies. Allows a home health agency to: (1) provide services in any county in Indiana; and (2) satisfy supervising home health aide services requirements by complying with federal law. Allows: (1) the Indiana department of health (state...
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2023-05-01
Public Law 117
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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
INSB0316PassComputer aided emergency dispatch systems. Provides that the statewide 911 board (board) may conduct a feasibility study on potential ways in which the computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems used by public safety answering points (PSAPs) in Indiana co...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 41
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
INSB0073PassOccupational therapy licensure compact. Establishes the occupational therapy licensure compact.
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2023-04-20
Public Law 21
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
INHB1056PassState veterans' cemeteries. Provides that the Indiana state veterans' cemetery may include more than one physical location. Provides eligibility for burial in the Indiana state veterans' cemetery to certain members of: (1) a reserve component of the ...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 61
INSB0015PassHousing authority commissioner compensation. Increases the per diem paid to a commissioner of a housing authority from $25 to an amount up to $100.
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2023-04-20
Public Law 16
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
INHB1578PassCovered persons for restricted addresses. Provides that a regular, paid firefighter and a volunteer firefighter are "covered persons" under the statute that requires local government units that operate a public data base website containing the names ...
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2023-04-20
Public Law 91
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
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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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2023-04-06
To Senate Public Policy Committee
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
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
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Civil service annuity income deduction. Increases the amount of federal civil service annuity benefits that an individual or the individual's surviving spouse may deduct from adjusted gross income tax.
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2023-04-03
To Senate Appropriations Committee
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
INSB0009PassEnergy utilities. Amends the Indiana Code chapter concerning federally mandated requirements for energy utilities as follows: (1) Specifies that for purposes of the statute, "federally mandated costs" include the following: (A) Costs that an energy u...
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2023-03-22
Public Law 2
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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Imagination library. Establishes the Indiana imagination library. Provides that the state library shall administer the Indiana imagination library. Provides that the state library, in consultation with the department of education and the family and s...
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2023-03-16
To House Ways and Means Committee
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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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Material harmful to minors. Establishes a procedure: (1) to allow a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a school to submit a complaint that a book in the school library is inappropriate; and (2) for the school to respond to the complaint. Estab...
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2023-03-06
To House Education Committee
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Vision zero task force. Establishes the vision zero task force (task force) to study and make recommendations concerning: (1) the reduction and prevention of fatalities on roads and highways; and (2) other driving safety issues. Requires the task for...
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2023-03-06
To House Roads and Transportation 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
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Private card games. Defines "private low stakes card game" and provides a defense to certain gambling crimes if the gambling was a private low stakes card game. Makes conforming amendments.
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2023-02-28
To House Public Policy Committee
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