Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
April 25, 2019
Environment Legislation 2019: What's A Law, What Failed & What's Waiting
There were a lot of surprises on the energy and environment front in this 2019 legislative session. If you haven't been keeping up, here's what you need to know.
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Indiana Traffic Fine Amnesty Bill Approved By Lawmakers
An estimated 185,000 drivers could be eligible for the penalty reductions.
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Hemp Regulation Bill Goes To The Governor
After months of deliberating, lawmakers took the final step in bringing the hemp market to Indiana and are now sending it to the governor for final approval.
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Funding For Doulas Cut Out Of Budget
A bill to cover doulas under Medicaid passed the Indiana legislature and was signed into law. The money for the measure, however, was stripped out of the budget in the last days of session.
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Vaping Tax Bill Dies As 2019 Session Ends
Lawmakers considered options that included a 10% tax or a 5% levy on vaping liquids that contain nicotine. But no agreement could be reached before the General Assembly adjourned.
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General Assembly Passes Two-Year Budget
Hoosiers now know what the state budget will look like for the next two years. It boosts funding for education, but schools with declining enrollment will still lose money.
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How A Charter School Bill May Affect Broad Ripple High School's Future
WFYI Education Desk reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Taylor Bennett about what the bill could mean for the future of the site.
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General Assembly Sends Adult Education Bill to Governor
If signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the bill would create the Workforce Diploma Reimbursement Program.
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Teacher Firearm Training Bill Likely Dead, According To Its Author
The sticking point for lawmakers: an amendment that makes the training a requirement for school districts that chose to arm teachers.
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Legislature Approves 'Monumental Shift' To Indiana Gambling Industry
Lawmakers approved what one legislator called a monumental shift to Indianas gambling industry before the 2019 session ended Wednesday.
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