Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
April 12, 2019
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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Beekeeping Bill Buzzes To Holcomb's Desk
The measure comes after some Indiana governments began exploring beekeeping bans.
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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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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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Construction Erosion Bill Amended To Allow Some Local Control
A controversial bill regarding erosion on construction sites wouldn't allow local governments to make stricter erosion control rules than state ones. But now, after a Senate amendment, there's one exception.
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Senate Approves Scaled-Back Animal Cruelty Bill
The original legislation created broader definitions of animal cruelty and increased the criminal penalties for abusing animals.
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Approved Amendment Would Allow Projectiles In School Shooter Training
Last week the same state committee approved an amendment on a different bill that would prohibit the use of projectiles during active shooter training.
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Amtrak Halts Post-July Reservations For Indy To Chicago Line
Amtrak is also contacting people who've booked seats, warning them they might need to make other travel arrangements if Indiana lawmakers end funding for the line.
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Indiana Teachers Protest For Better Pay
Gov. Eric Holcomb has led the push for adding 2% to what the state puts into its K-12 education budget, but educators say its not enough.
Read MoreApril 9, 2019
Gaming Bill Undergoes Another Makeover In Ways And Means Committee
Lawmakers severed the ties between a Gary casino and potential new casino in Terre Haute.
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