Articles tagged as: 2020 legislative session
January 30, 2020
Hands-Free Driving Law, With $500 Fine, Passes House
Hoosiers could be fined up to $500 for using their cell phones while driving unless hands-free under a bill approved by the House.
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State Representative Creates Maternal Health Caucus
Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) announced plans for the caucus Thursday. She says Hoosier women are dying at an unacceptable rate.
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Schools Would Have To Test For Lead In Drinking Water Under House Measure
The measure was originally aimed at Lake County schools, but it was recently amended to include all Indiana schools.
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Could Removing Test Scores From Evaluations Help Indiana Recruit More Teachers?
A proposal to separate student test scores from teacher evaluations at the state level is making progress through the legislature.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2020
Fetal Remains Disposal Rules Bill Is Only Abortion Measure Advancing In 2020
Indiana law -- upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court -- says medical facilities must bury or cremate fetal remains. This year's bill clarifies the policies those clinics and hospitals must develop to do so.
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Holcomb Signs Bill To Spend Money On College Buildings Over Teacher Pay
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation Wednesday that spends $291 million to pay cash for higher education building projects.
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Senate Committee Passes Health Plan Bill That Includes Sole Proprietors
Many Indiana farmers want more health care options. On Wednesday, they got closer to that goal.
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It's Legislative Halftime For House Education Bills: What Survived?
After proposing more than 100 education bills, lawmakers face a key legislative deadline next week.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020
Indiana Farm Bureau Wants Lawmakers To Allow Group Health Plans
Farmers across the Midwest are facing tight profit margins and rising healthcare costs. In response, the Indiana Farm Bureau wants lawmakers to allow it to create its own group health plan.
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Bill Creating Highway Speed Cameras Passes Committee After Changes
The bill would now allow the Indiana Department of Transportation not Indiana State Police to set up speed cameras in just four work zones statewide.
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