Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
February 23, 2017
Senate Lawmakers OK Staffers With Guns In The Statehouse
Senate lawmakers approved legislation to allow legislative staffers to carry guns in the Statehouse.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2017
House Approves Changes To Indiana's Gaming Tax System
The House approved legislation that its author says "modernizes" Indiana's gaming tax structure.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2017
Felony Arrestee DNA Bill Clears House
House lawmakers sent a bill to the Senate that allows law enforcement to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested for a felony.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2017
Senate Committee Scales Back Vaping Liquid Regulations
Some e-liquid manufacturers say the bill would pave the way for their return to the state.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2017
Committee OK's Mandating Parental Notification Before Abortion
A Senate committee approved a bill that requires parents and guardians to be notified if their child tries to seek an abortion.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2017
Lawmaker Seeks More Prayer In School
A Democrat lawmaker want to expand prayer in school through a bill that would give students more freedom to express their beliefs during events and in the classroom.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2017
Bill Blocking Sanctuary Status For Universities Passes Committee
Sanctuary campuses have gained attention following the election, with some students asking their universities to adopt a policy.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2017
Hundreds Rally At Statehouse For Less Logging In State Forests
Senate Bill 420 would prevent the Division of Forestry from logging in ten percent of State Forests.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2017
ISTEP Replacement Bill Clears House
The Indiana House passed legislation Monday to replace the ISTEP exam starting in the 2018-19 school year.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2017
Senate Kills Bill To Appoint State Superintendent
The Senate voted down a bill that would make the state superintendent an appointed position, rather than an elected one.
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