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Judges can withhold bail under current state law if someone faces charges for murder or treason. Lawmakers are now moving to further limit bail rights, a decision that could soon be before voters.

Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.

Lawmakers held the first hearing for a House Republican priority aimed at making housing more affordable. The bill reduces some zoning restrictions and approves secondary dwelling units and affordable housing on property bought by religious institutions.