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2024 Legislative Session

Indiana's 2024 legislative session will run from Jan. 8, 2024 to no later than March 14, 2024.

Republican legislative leaders have said they don’t want 2024 to be about big changes. Instead, they point to last year’s work — on issues including public health, mental health, housing and education — and stress that this year should be about small changes to existing initiatives.

Student reading proficiency, chronic absenteeism in schools and increasing child care access are top priorities for House Republicans this year. Another key bill, HB 1002, would provide protections on college campuses against antisemitism.

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Jan 11, 2024

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How do I follow Indiana’s legislative session? Here’s your guide to demystify the process

Hundreds of bills are filed every year, and it’s difficult for even journalists – who are literally paid to – to keep up with all of them. How can you keep up? Here’s our guide for how to navigate Indiana’s legislative session.

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Jan 12, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse update: State of the State, caucus agendas, antisemitism bill

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s final State of State includes a surprise. Republican caucuses unveil their agendas. And an antisemitism bill heads to the House floor. Here’s what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.

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Jan 19, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: AI revenge porn, prior authorization reform, child labor laws

An artificial intelligence revenge pornography bill clears the House. A Senate committee advances prior authorization reform. And a House committee rolls back some child labor protections.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: chaplains in public schools, wetland protections, speed limit increase

Religious chaplains would be allowed to serve as public school counselors in a bill approved by a Senate committee. Wetlands protections are further eroded in legislation clearing the House. And debate begins on raising highway speed limits.

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Feb 2, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: Child care regulations, Medicaid policy, cellphones in classrooms

The House approves a bill loosening some child care regulations. A Medicaid policy bill fails to advance. And the Senate passes a measure to prohibit cellphones in school classrooms.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Mandates and restrictions in active shooter drills, local dog sale bans

Indiana's 2024 legislative session runs through no later than March 14, 2024.

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Feb 23, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: Gary gun lawsuit, antisemitism, abuse victims in Boy Scouts settlement

Republicans trying to kill a lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers. A Senate committee significantly changes a bill on antisemitism. And a bill heads to the Senate floor that could help victims of abuse in a Boy Scouts of America settlement get more money.

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Mar 9, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: Election security, 13th check, Medicaid transparency

Lawmakers ended the 2024 legislative session on March 8, nearly a week before the deadline.

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Mar 2, 2024

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Lawmakers do more 'heavy lifting' than expected in 2024 session's short nine weeks

Republican leaders said before the start of session they wanted it to be a quiet one, focused on small tweaks to existing policies. Yet some of their priorities were anything but.

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June 28, 2024

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More than 100 new laws go into effect July 1.

Reading skills, wetland, higher education laws going into effect July 1

From reading skills to happy hour, all or parts of nearly 150 laws will take effect July 1 in Indiana. Other key topics include wetlands, higher education oversight and more.

April 10, 2024

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Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) is the chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

Indiana Black caucus leader disappointed by lack of GOP support for housing issues in 2024 session

The Black caucus’s focus on housing issues included bills to create a down payment assistance fund, prohibit foreclosures based on medical debt, and ban discrimination in housing appraisals.

March 19, 2024

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Holcomb signs law limiting state’s public access official

In his statement after signing, Holcomb said he took into account concerns raised about the counselor’s office but believes that the changes are less concerning because the court has the final say over the law

March 18, 2024

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Non-stick cooking pans, parchment paper, dental floss, rain boots and carpet are all products that could contain toxic PFAS.

A bill to secure industry use of toxic PFAS is dead – for now. How could it have harmed Hoosiers?

Non-stick cooking pans, parchment paper, dental floss, rain boots and carpet are all products that could contain toxic PFAS.

March 15, 2024

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Holcomb signs bill that torpedoes Gary lawsuit against gun makers, sellers

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law a bill that bans local governments from suing anyone in the gun industry, with limited exceptions, even if they do something illegal.

March 15, 2024

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Holcomb mulling whether to sign few remaining bills from 2024 session

Indiana governors can take one of three actions on legislation sent to them. They can sign bills into law, let them become law without their signature or veto them.

March 15, 2024

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Gov. Eric Holcomb visited the Whistle Stop Inn in Indianapolis on Mar. 14, 2024 to sign into law a bill allowing such establishments to serve happy hours

Happy hours return to Indiana beginning July 1 after governor signs bill lifting decades-old ban

As he signed the bill lifting that ban into law at a local Indianapolis bar, Holcomb said the measure “empowers” businesses to serve responsibly.

March 15, 2024

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Governor Holcomb weighing concerns about antisemitism bill as deadline to sign it approaches

Lawmakers last week believed they found a compromise on a controversial bill to define and ban antisemitism in public education institutions. Gov. Eric Holcomb said things have changed since then as he weighs whether to sign the measure into law.

March 15, 2024

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Indiana schools have new requirements when students are truant

Nearly one in five Indiana students missed more than 10 percent of school in 2023-24, a substantial increase from before the pandemic.

March 14, 2024

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Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown)

Governor signs legislation to require notification of health care mergers

The new law requires hospitals and other “health care entities” that have mergers and acquisitions that cross a $10 million threshold to notify the attorney general.

March 14, 2024

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Holcomb signs law allowing construction on steeper slopes

The law's supporters say it will alleviate Monroe County's housing problem, but critics point to the high cost of developing on slopes and the risk of erosion.

March 14, 2024

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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signs bills into law in a photo taken March 7, 2022.

Holcomb signed university anti-‘viewpoint discrimination’ bill, 74 others

Public retiree benefit boost also among those signed into law.

March 13, 2024

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Governor signs bill to expand school eligibility, funding use for robotics grants

A bill signed into law by the governor this week will increase the number of teams that can apply for a robotics grant and allow them to use the funds for building materials.

March 13, 2024

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita updated his “Parents’ Bill of Rights” on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Screenshot from Facebook Live video)

AG Rokita says Gov. Holcomb should veto ‘toothless’ antisemitism ban

He previously warned, in a statement released before both chambers approved the negotiated language, that “anything less” than the original proposal “is a betrayal of Jewish individuals and the whole notion of equal protection under the law.”

March 12, 2024

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Here are 8 education bills passed by Indiana lawmakers

Indiana lawmakers concluded this year’s legislative session swiftly as promised Friday, and there are a slew of changes coming for schools.

March 12, 2024

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What energy, environment bills survived Indiana’s 2024 legislative session?

Wetlands were the subject of legislation once again this year.

March 12, 2024

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Governor signs reversible contraceptive access bill for postpartum Medicaid members

Medical providers and some lawmakers raised concerns about how this might impact patient access and choice. They said hospitals are likely to only stock what is required and covered.

March 12, 2024

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Governor signs 67 bills ranging from reading remediation to bobcat hunting

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed 67 bills into law Monday, with no vetoes.

March 12, 2024

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State lawmakers share their thoughts on this year's education bills

Lawmakers passed myriad education bills this year that will impact students and teachers across the state.

March 12, 2024

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Holcomb signs reading retention bill into law

Third graders who fail the IREAD-3 exam will be retained under a new law signed by the governor this week.

March 12, 2024

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Governor signs bill to remove more people from voter rolls, which could violate federal law

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill Monday that critics say violates federal law when it comes to removing people from the voter rolls.

March 11, 2024

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Effort to eliminate retail sales tax on period products unsuccessful this legislative session

Some lawmakers have been pushing for this change for nearly a decade, saying period products should be exempt from the retail sales tax like food, prescriptions and medical devices.

March 9, 2024

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Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond)

Psilocybin research fund, pharmacy benefits manager language added to nursing bill

The bill would also establish a research fund for psilocybin — a chemical compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms.

March 9, 2024

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Rep. Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis)

Session ends with little done on attendant care, some FSSA transparency language sent to governor

Lawmakers’ efforts to halt proposed cuts to a Medicaid program did not make it into legislation this session, despite outcry from families of medically complex children. Instead, they sent legislation to Gov. Eric Holcomb focusing on administrative requirements for the Family and Social Services Administration.

March 9, 2024

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Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville)

Measure to open state scholarship accounts to more students, expand expenses heads to Holcomb

The bill’s author, Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville), said the provision is meant to help students get to their internships and apprenticeships.

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March 9, 2024

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Religious education bill heads to governor without school chaplains

House Bill 1137 retained language about religious instruction but axed language that would have let clergy work as chaplains in schools.

March 8, 2024

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Legislative leaders say 2024 session more substantive than planned, but much more to come in 2025

Lawmakers ended the 2024 legislative session nearly a week ahead of their deadline.

March 8, 2024

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Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield)

13th check finally approved this year for thousands of public pension retirees

Tens of thousands of public pension recipients will receive 13th checks this year after lawmakers approved a bill that one legislator said “corrects a wrong” from last session.

March 8, 2024

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Some regulations loosened for unlicensed child care homes under bill sent to governor

Lawmakers hope to increase access to child care by rolling back regulations of unlicensed child care homes. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

March 7, 2024

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Indiana’s public access expert faces restrictions under bill sent to governor

A bill from Republican lawmakers that could lead to restrictions on how the state’s public access counselor does their job is on its way to the governor’s desk.

March 7, 2024

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Bill to expand children's working hours – with parental consent – heads to governor

One of House Bill 1093's provisions allows 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on weeknights between June 1 and Labor Day, two hours later than current law.

March 7, 2024

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Indiana lawmakers in standoff on antisemitism bill following changes sought by critics of Israel

Disagreements among Indiana lawmakers could stop passage of a bill aiming to address antisemitism on college campuses for the second year in a row.

March 7, 2024

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Indiana legislators send bill addressing childcare costs to governor

Indiana lawmakers voted Wednesday to send legislation to the governor’s desk aimed at making childcare more affordable.

March 6, 2024

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Legislation to update emergency detention process heads to governor

Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk would adjust the process for how people who are arrested should be evaluated, treated and potentially committed for mental illness.

March 6, 2024

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Lawmakers send bill to governor criminalizing computer-generated revenge pornography

Indiana is expanding its revenge pornography law to include digitally-generated or altered images.

March 5, 2024

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Measure heads to governor to get pregnant people charged with drug crimes into drug courts earlier

Drug courts and forensic diversion programs are meant to lower recidivism rates and address the underlying causes of crime.

March 5, 2024

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Rep. Vernon Smith (D-Gary)

Bill sent to governor trying to torpedo Gary lawsuit against gun makers, sellers

Rep. Vernon Smith (D-Gary) said a bill to end Gary's lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers is wrong.

March 5, 2024

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Hoosiers with HOAs one step closer to being able to keep beehives

HOAs would not be able to stop people from having beehives on their property as long as they’re actively maintained for honey and placed 100 feet from residents with bee allergies.

March 5, 2024

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State disaster relief funds more accessible, with higher payouts under bill headed to governor

Legislation headed to the governor aims to make Indiana’s disaster relief program easier to access, while providing more money for those in need.

March 5, 2024

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Adult websites must require stricter age verification under bill awaiting governor's signature

The stricter age verification required by legislation headed to the governor's desk can be either a mobile credential or verification through a third-party site.

March 5, 2024

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Indiana lawmakers divided on whether to punish families for school truancy

Students are considered chronically absent when they miss 10 percent of the school year, or about 18 days. About 221,000 Indiana students meet that definition in the 2022-23 school year.

March 5, 2024

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Indiana could be the next state to eliminate the retail sales tax on period products

Indiana currently charges 7 percent sales tax on products such as tampons, pads and menstrual cups.

March 4, 2024

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Governor's ability to renew disaster declarations sharply restricted by House-approved bill

The measure is seen as a response to some Republicans’ continued frustration at Gov. Eric Holcomb’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 4, 2024

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Legislation to eliminate barriers for health providers heads to governor’s desk

One of the most controversial sections of the bill requires insurance companies to honor what’s called “assignment of benefits” for out-of-network dental providers.

March 4, 2024

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Governor signs bill to eliminate local ordinances banning dog sales at pet stores

Pet stores will be able to sell dogs anywhere in Indiana — even in communities where those sales are banned by local ordinances — under a bill Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law Monday.

March 1, 2024

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Religious education bill – with school chaplains language – one step closer to governor's desk

The amended House bill requires schools to allow religious education during school hours.

March 1, 2024

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Both chambers approve reading retention bill, now goes to the governor's desk

The legislation would retain third graders who don't pass Indiana's reading proficiency exam.

March 1, 2024

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Legislative action to decriminalize test strips unlikely this session

A bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips is likely dead after it didn't receive a committee hearing in the Senate.

March 1, 2024

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Provision to disqualify attorney general candidates if they face certain sanctions removed from bill

Language to disqualify candidates for Indiana attorney general if they face certain sanctions was removed from the legislation.

March 1, 2024

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Weekly Statehouse Update: Election security, 13th check, Medicaid transparency

Here's what you might've missed this week at the Statehouse.

March 1, 2024

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Supporters say bill headed to governor enhances election security; critics say it invites lawsuits

The legislation aims to improve election security by providing election officials more ways to potentially remove people from the voter rolls.

February 29, 2024

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Tenure bill heads to the governor’s desk

Senate Bill 202 allows university trustees to fire or demote tenured faculty for failing to foster what it calls “intellectual diversity” in their classes.

February 29, 2024

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Long-acting reversible contraceptive access advances, despite birth control choice concerns

Providers and lawmakers raised concerns that hospitals might only provide what is legally required, which they warn could lead to issues accessing other types of LARCs, such as an IUD.

February 29, 2024

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Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka)

Senate committee axes 13th check for public retirees as debate continues

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) argued that providing public pension retirees with a 13th check this year will prolong a permanent solution to providing enhanced benefits to those retirees.

February 29, 2024

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Christopher Rutan, a Bartholomew County chapter organizer for Hoosier Action, talks about General Assembly inaction on priority bills.

Grassroots organizers criticize lawmakers for failed bills on fentanyl test strips, housing

Advocates lamented a lack of action on Wednesday on two priority bills for the grassroots organization Hoosier Action, which would have explicitly decriminalized fentanyl test strips and established rent escrow accounts.

February 29, 2024

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Civics proficiency, internet safety curricula bill gets seal of approval from House

The House also voted to remove a provision that would have changed how the state audits charter schools.

February 28, 2024

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Third grade reading bill nears governor's desk, despite concerns from some lawmakers

Last year around 96 percent of students who did not pass IREAD-3, the state reading assessment, advanced to fourth grade, according to state data.

February 28, 2024

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Indiana House unanimously approves bill aimed at preventing drownings in Lake Michigan

The Indiana House unanimously approved a bill on Tuesday that aims to reduce drowning deaths on Lake Michigan.

February 28, 2024

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Beanblossom Bottoms is a wetland nature preserve near Bloomington

Tax breaks for preserving wetlands heads to governor's desk

SB 246 would allow the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to certify some acres of ground as a wildland — which counts as a tax break.

February 28, 2024

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Bill that could limit Hoosier debt protections heads to governor’s desk

If signed by the governor, Senate Bill 188 would shorten the period of time Hoosiers have to dispute charges and other issues with their banks from six years to two years.

February 28, 2024

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House passes health care merger notification bill. Concerns over business data persist

Senate Bill 9 is a result of recommendations from the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force.

February 28, 2024

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Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis)

Local communities could not sue gun industry, even for illegal acts, under Senate-approved bill

Local communities in Indiana won’t be allowed to sue the gun industry — even for illegal actions — under legislation approved by the Senate Tuesday.

February 27, 2024

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House advances tenure bill to Senate

Senate Bill 202 has been unpopular on college campuses. Faculty say it threatens academic freedom, a perspective its supporters deny.

February 27, 2024

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Bill to force apartment landlords to replace lead pipes, set up school fund advances

SB 5 would require landlords to enroll in a program to replace the lead pipes they own through their water utility or be forced to pay for it themselves. It would also set up a fund to help schools test for lead and replace lead fixtures.

February 27, 2024

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Bill to allow development on steeper slopes heads to the governor

Monroe County stormwater and planning experts said allowing development on steeper slopes could send sediment pollution into underground streams that resurface in other areas of the county.

February 27, 2024

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Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) spoke on the Senate floor on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 about HB 1102, which he sponsored

Indiana Senate approves loosened regulations for unlicensed child care homes

HB 1102 increases the number of children allowed in child care homes from five to seven — which doesn’t include any children in the home who are relatives of the owner. It also allows those homes to care for kids longer, from four to six hours a day.

February 26, 2024

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Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell)

Bill to secure industry's use of certain toxic PFAS stalled in committee

It’s unclear if a bill to change the definition of toxic PFAS in Indiana will move forward. It was stalled in a Senate committee on Monday.

February 26, 2024

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Certified nursing assistant students take an exam at AK Smith Career Academy in Michigan City.

Bill to tackle nursing workforce hurdles – including licensing, instructors – nears governor's desk

Indiana has a nursing shortage, but nursing schools say they don’t have enough faculty to educate the amount of students the state needs. The Senate passed a bill that simplifies nursing instructor requirements and eliminates a barrier for nurses from other countries to work in Indiana.

February 26, 2024

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Data show conservative students feel silenced on Indiana campuses, but there’s a catch

Previously unreleased data pulled by the Commission for Higher Education confirm conservative student sentiment is lower, but studies show Indiana ranks higher nationwide for tolerance of conservative speech on campus.

February 23, 2024

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Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport)

Bill to put chaplains in schools derailed – but language added to religious instruction measure

Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) is the author of Senate Bill 50. She said it could help with the statewide school counselor shortage.

February 23, 2024

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Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is the author of HB 1412

Bill to eliminate local bans on dog sales at pet stores heads to governor's desk

Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) is the author of HB 1412. He said his legislation will help ensure higher standards in Indiana's dog breeding industry.

February 23, 2024

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Siblings of students with disabilities eligible for scholarship accounts under amended bill

A Senate committee amended a bill on Wednesday that changes how two of the state’s scholarship account programs are administered and who is eligible for them.

February 22, 2024

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Expansion of voyeurism law included in bill to address Indiana's revenge pornography law

Indiana's revenge pornography law requires intimate images to be shared with others to trigger criminal penalties.

February 22, 2024

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Academic exemptions struck from proposal for religious education during school

Students are already allowed to leave school for religious instruction. But the proposal mandates, rather than encourages, schools to work with organizations that offer that instruction.

February 22, 2024

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Ambulance providers say payment issues worsen access. Bill sets out-of-network rates

Providers said lack of payment on top of other financial issues, such as low reimbursement rates and rising costs of equipment, is leading people to flee the industry.

February 22, 2024

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Certification for recovery community organizations heads to Holcomb's desk

HB 1205 would require RCOs to be certified through the state. Advocates said that certification could help these organizations qualify for additional funding opportunities.

February 22, 2024

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Bill sets up cosmetology apprenticeship as licensing alternative to beauty school

Dozens of beauticians, barbers and stylists flooded the Statehouse Wednesday, urging senators to take action on a House bill establishing a cosmetology apprenticeship program but the crowd was evenly split when it came to their views.

February 22, 2024

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Protestors chanted and held signs outside of the House Chamber on Jan. 18, 2024, after a vote on House Bill 1002, which aims to define antisemitism in educational settings.

Committee removes portion of controversial language from bill to define antisemitism

The amended language uses the same definition from the IRHA, but no longer references the organization or its examples.

February 21, 2024

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Indiana Republicans seek to legally enforce ban on sanctuary cities

The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit involving Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities, ruling private citizens couldn't prove they had standing to sue.

February 21, 2024

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Tenure bill passes house committee

Its author, Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) said his bill will protect tenured professors, although nearly all who spoke last week said it would stifle academic freedom. 

February 21, 2024

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Stricter age verification for adult sites requirement heads to Indiana House floor

Laws in other states requiring stricter age verification on adult sites have had mixed success in the court system.

February 21, 2024

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Dense breast tissue can complicate cancer screenings. Notification bill heads to governor's desk

HB 1053 would require facilities that provide mammograms to assess breast tissue density and inform patients whether their breast tissue is “dense” or “not dense.”

February 21, 2024

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Bill narrowly clears Senate committee to kill Gary lawsuit against gun manufacturers, sellers

Cities and towns in Indiana will be banned from suing gun manufacturers and sellers — even if they do something illegal — under a bill narrowly approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.

February 21, 2024

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Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner

House passes companion literacy bill to identify struggling readers in fourth through eighth grade

Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said the bill helps the state leverage data from standardized testing like ILEARN assessments.

February 21, 2024

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Banking contracts bill squeaks by in Senate vote

A bill allowing financial institutions to change contract terms on customers without explicit acceptance narrowly passed the Senate Tuesday on a 28-21 vote and now moves one step closer to the governor’s desk.

February 21, 2024

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Indiana lawmakers vote to lift state ban on happy hours

The proposal now goes back to the House for review. If the bill becomes law, the change would take effect July 1.

February 21, 2024

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Community land trust property assessments bills unlikely to pass this session

Two similar bills supporting community land trusts are most likely dead at the statehouse. 

February 20, 2024

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Bobcat hunting, trapping season bill heads to governor

Bobcats were taken off the Indiana endangered species list in 2005. Now, the bill’s author, Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville), said their numbers could be growing out of control.

February 20, 2024

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Abuse victims could get more from Boy Scout settlement under bill headed to Indiana Senate floor

Several hundred abuse victims who are part of a large settlement with the Boy Scouts of America could get access to more money under a bill approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.

February 20, 2024

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 Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen)

Nearly two dozen local bans on dog sales at pet stores eliminated under bill nearing governor's desk

The bill requires pet stores to register with the state before selling dogs. Breeders and brokers must meet a canine care certification program developed by Purdue University. There are exceptions to that requirement for smaller breeding operations.

February 19, 2024

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Indiana lawmakers add new qualification for attorney general candidate to election bill

Under current law, candidates for attorney general must have lived in Indiana for at least two years before the election and have an active Indiana law license for at least five years before taking office.

February 19, 2024

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Lawmakers want to move leftover funds from one scholarship to the Transition to Teaching program

Senate Bill 1042 would use leftover Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship funds to award more Transition to Teaching scholarships.

February 15, 2024

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What roles do the Senate president pro tempore and speaker of the House play in Indiana?

What role does the Indiana Senate president pro tempore serve? It’s a question a member of our audience recently asked.

February 15, 2024

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Sen. Ed Charbonneau presents his bill to establish a fund for psilocybin research before the House Public Health Committee on Feb. 13, 2024

‘Magic mushrooms,’ or psilocybin, research gets OK from House committee

While no research institutions are explicitly identified, bill discussion focused on Indiana University and Purdue University as two likely applicants to apply for the grant, which would be administered by the Indiana Department of Health.

February 15, 2024

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Indiana literacy overhaul bill advances as worries rise over provision to retain more third graders

The priority measure was the subject of nearly three hours of discussion and testimony Wednesday in the House Education Committee.

February 15, 2024

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Ambulance insurance payment bill advances over business objections

Lawmakers hope to make insurance plans cough up the cash for ambulance transports.

February 15, 2024

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House Education Committee meeting Feb. 14, 2024.

No vote but lots of testimony on senate tenure bill

The House Committee on Education heard over three hours of testimony Wednesday on a bill that would change Indiana’s tenure rules and put trustees appointed by the legislature on university boards.

February 15, 2024

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In 2013, Monroe County Community School Corporation conducted a mock active shooter drill at Jackson Creek Middle School

Senate education committee passes bill requiring schools develop armed intruder drills

A Senate committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require public schools to develop a protocol for armed intruder drills. Several school safety advocates testified in support of the bill, but some lawmakers worry the drills could negatively impact students and staff.

February 14, 2024

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Charmin Gabbard is the executive director of the Fayette County Connection Cafe, an organization centered on recovery and harm reduction

Certification could mean more funds for substance use recovery support by community organizations

Some Hoosiers in substance use recovery don’t have enough support or resources — and some grassroots organizations want to step in to fill those gaps.

February 14, 2024

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Unlicensed child care providers can care for more kids under bill headed to Senate floor

Indiana has less than half the number of child care seats it requires to meet current needs.

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