Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
April 11, 2017
House Sends Telemedicine Expansion Bill To Governor
The House voted to send a bill to the governor that expands Indiana's telemedicine services, though some legislators are still uncomfortable with the expansion.
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'Play For Kate' ATV Helmet Bill Awaiting Governor's Signature
An Indiana mom began pushing for the helmet legislation after her daughter Kate Bruggenschmidt died in an ATV accident in 2015.
Read MoreApril 10, 2017
Public Testimony: House Road Funding Bill Better Than Senate's
A preference for one chamber's version of the roads bill has emerged as the public got what's likely its last chance this session to testify on the measure.
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Net Metering Bill Moves To Governor's Desk For Final Approval
The Senate gave final approval to the bill with a 37-11 vote.
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Locals Want More Money In Roads Bill After Big Decrease In Senate
The Senate road funding proposal cut local dollars by more than two-thirds from the House version.
Read MoreApril 7, 2017
This Week At The Statehouse: Education Spending, ISTEP+
Everything you need to know about education bills at the Indiana Statehouse.
Read MoreApril 7, 2017
Statehouse Update: Ricker's Issue Gets Heated, Baby Boxes OK'd
A convenience store alcohol permits controversy got heated and the House approved a bill legalizing baby boxes as the legislature heads into its final stretch.
Read MoreApril 6, 2017
House Votes To Legalize Baby Boxes, Including Existing Devices
The vast majority of House lawmakers approved a bill Thursday to legalize baby boxes in hospitals - over the objections of the Department of Child Services.
Read MoreApril 6, 2017
Senate Advances Budget To Conference Committee
The budget passed the Senate 39-9 and now heads to conference committee, where House and Senate legislators will negotiate a final version.
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Airbnb, Short-term Rentals Bill Passes Senate
In a narrow vote, Senators approved the measure 27-20. It now moves to conference committee.
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