Statehouse update: Teacher evaluations, Christmas, meth disclosure, more
Indiana lawmakers made decisions on a number of bills Monday at the Statehouse, including legislation involving hunting and fishing, home health care, cardiac arrest and more.
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Bill to free $400M for highways passed by House
House Bill 1002 transfers the balance of the Major Moves 2020 Trust Fund to the state highway fund before July 1, 2015. The legislation received support from both parties and passed 91-2.
House sends Indiana winery bill to Senate
HB 1387 would allow wineries to sell 5,000 gallons per year to retailers located within the same county as the winery or in neighboring counties.
Senate sends hemp-production bill to House for debate
The Senate voted unanimously Monday to pass legislation that would legalize the farming and production of industrial hemp in Indiana.
House lawmakers advance pair of Pence measures
The House voted in favor of measures increasing personal income tax exemptions and establishing an adoption tax credit. Both measures won broad bipartisan support.
Privacy protection bill passed in Indiana House
A bill that would restrict law-enforcement access to surveillance drones, GPS trackers and unwarranted mobile phone searches has cleared the Indiana House.
Indiana plans $75M push to demolish abandoned homes
Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann announced the initiative Monday at the Statehouse. She said knocking down blighted and abandoned homes will help maintain property values and cut down on crime.
Privacy protection bill up for Indiana House vote
A bill that would restrict law enforcement access to surveillance drones, GPS trackers and unwarranted cellphone searches is up for a vote before Indiana lawmakers.
Indiana residents slow to embrace health exchange
Residents across Indiana are treading lightly when considering buying health insurance through the federal health exchange as they move toward a March 31 deadline to enroll.
Tree trimmer must pay $140,000 to consumers for shoddy work
The Indiana attorney general's office said Thursday that Spaulding's Tree Experts of Indianapolis contracted with three older people—two with dementia—but provided inadequate work.
Locals to get $25M from highway bill, under House changes
Indiana communities could get a sliver of the $400 million proposed for state highway projects, under an amendment from the Indiana House on Thursday.
Statehouse update: Wine sales, cell-phone searches, historic tax credits, concussion safety, more
Numerous bills were weighed Thursday at the Indiana Statehouse. Here’s a rundown.
Senate passes bill allowing state fair alcohol sales
Senate Bill 168 would allow Indiana breweries and wineries to sell their beverages in a designated area. Those under 21 would not be allowed into the barred off section.
House, Senate OK corporate tax plans despite protests
The House and Senate easily approved separate bills Thursday to reduce the business property taxes just hours after local government officials from across the state joined to protest the legislation.
Lawmakers begin to shift focus beyond HJR 3
Following the initial rounds of jockeying surrounding HJR 3, the definition of marriage constitutional amendment, lawmakers can redirect their attention to other matters of substance for a few weeks. This week marks the initial third reading deadline, the final stage for passage of legislation in its chamber of origin, and many important pieces of legislation […]
IPS boss supports cooperating with charter schools
A pending bill could usher in unprecedented cooperation between Indianapolis Public Schools and the city’s charter schools, resulting in significant financial benefits for both.
Committee pushes gambling discussion to summer
A Senate bill that would give the state’s riverboat casinos tax breaks and authorize table gambling in racinos was sent to a summer study committee Wednesday.
Speedway stores cited for beer sales on Christmas
Indiana State Excise Police have cited 109 Speedway convenience stores in Indiana, accusing them of illegally selling beer on Christmas.
Statehouse update: School safety, Common Core, teacher incentives, abortion and more
State lawmakers on Wednesday weighed in on legislation involving mobile-phone snooping, education issues, abortion restrictions, sex trafficking, guns, abandoned houses, veteran injuries and several more topics. Here’s a rundown.
Bill limiting environmental rules heads to Indiana Senate
Indiana regulators would be barred from adopting environmental rules tougher than federal standards under a bill that's advancing in the General Assembly that has drawn criticism that it would hamper efforts to protect the state's environment and public health.