Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
April 14, 2017
Pilot Programs Would Expand Involuntary Treatment For Drug Users
The proposed pilots would require the State's Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to contract with local health providers in Tippecanoe, Wayne and Marion counties to offer evidence-based treatment - inpatient, outpatient and residential - to addicted adults at serious risk of injury or death.
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Statehouse Update: New Revenue Outlook, Abortion Bill To Governor
The House passed a bill creating a fee for public records searches, budget writers got a new revenue forecast, and the Senate advanced an abortion bill.
Read MoreApril 13, 2017
Prayer In School Bill Heads To Indiana Gov. Holcomb
Bipartisan legislation that seeks to protect religious freedom for students has been sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb.
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Senate To House: Change Superintendent Bill And It Won't Pass
Legislation making the state schools superintendent an appointed position is in limbo as the House weighs its options.
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Lawmakers Discuss Pulling Test Scores From Teacher Evaluations
In a potentially dramatic shift in Indiana education policy, lawmakers discuss removing standardized test results from teacher evaluations.
Read MoreApril 12, 2017
Revenue Forecast More Optimistic, Doesn't Change Lawmakers' Plans
The forecast delivered to the State Budget Committee projects about $200 million dollars than the forecast from December.
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Peeping Drones Crime Bill Approved On Final Passage
At least three states have already regulated the technology to address "peeping Tom" activities.
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Parental Notification Abortion Bill Headed To Holcomb's Desk
Gov. Eric Holcomb will soon have to decide whether to sign a bill dealing with parental notification of abortion.
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Bill Author Puts Clock On Final Negotiations Over Airbnb Bill
The bill's author says he's open to changes - including creation of a registry for short-term rentals - but put a deadline for those proposals.
Read MoreApril 11, 2017
Bill Creating Public Records Search Fee Heads To Governor
Former governor Mike Pence vetoed such a bill two years ago
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