Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
April 16, 2019
Senate Republicans Reject 25 Democrat Amendments To Budget Bill
Senate Republicans rejected nearly 20 amendments offered by Democrats to the budget bill Monday. The Senate will vote on the budget Tuesday. The state revenue forecast will be released Wednesday.
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Gaming Bill Passes House, But Supporters Want Many Changes To Final Version
The sessions gaming bill passed the House Monday. But many supporters say they want a number of changes to the final version of the bill.
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Senate Passes Two-Year State Budget
The Senate version of the state's budget sends an additional $535 million to schools over the next two years, a slight increase over the House version of the bill. Lawmakers will need to agree on a state budget before the session ends this month.
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Fertility Fraud Bill Heads To Governor's Desk
A bill creating civil and criminal penalties for fertility fraud is headed to the governors desk.
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Educators Rally At The Statehouse As Session Winds Down, Final Budget Talks Heat Up
Teachers unions, the Coalition for Public Education and Indiana PTA helped organize the event as a near-final push for more money in the state budget as the legislative session winds down.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
Lending Expansion Bill Dies In The Indiana House
A bill that would have expanded what consumer advocates call predatory lending practices died in the Indiana House Monday.
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House Unanimously Passes Bill To Help Foster Parents
The bill's sponsor says it acts as a companion to the Department of Child Services bill sent to the governor last week.
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Moratorium On Big Utility Projects Lifted From State Bill
Legislation that could have put a moratorium on some new power plants in Indiana was overturned Thursday. The House passed an amendment to remove that language from a bill dealing with various utility matters.
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Weekly Statehouse Update: Senate GOP Budget Proposal, Gaming Bill Changes
Senate Republicans released their budget proposal, with more money for schools over the next two years. Gaming legislation went through major changes. And an expansion of the state's Stand Your Ground law is headed back to the House.
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House Amends Gaming Bill, Seeks Transparency
After substantial changes were made to this session's gaming bill, an amendment was added Thursday to increase transparency.
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