Articles tagged as: 2020 legislative session
January 28, 2020
Senate Committee Targets Marion County Prosecutor Over Marijuana Cases
A Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that retaliates against Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears over his decision not to prosecute simple marijuana possession.
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Youth Climate Action Inspires Proposed State Climate Resolution
Hundreds of kids from all over the state gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for Youth Climate Action Day.
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Bill Could Send 12-Year-Olds To Department Of Correction
A Senate committee took hours of contentious testimony on a measure that would lower the age at which children are sent to the Department of Correction.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2020
Pregnant Worker Protection Bill Passes Committee
If passed, the bill would make employers grant pregnant workers job modifications like lighter duties, longer break times, or unpaid time off work. If they dont, they would be held accountable to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2020
Bill To Restrict Underage Marriages Approved By House Committee
Under current law, anyone under age 18 must have parental consent. And minors as young as 15 can get married in Indiana, if the girl is pregnant.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Indiana Lawmakers Backing Tougher Tobacco Sales Penalties
Tougher penalties for Indiana stores caught selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21 are on their way to becoming law.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2020
Weekly Statehouse Update: Surplus Spending To Governor, Hands-Free Driving Goes Forward
Legislation reached the governor's desk for the first time this session. Hands-free driving easily cleared committee. And a controversial coal bill moved forward. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2020
Bill Would Make It Harder To Retire Coal Plants In Indiana
The bill's author says utilities are relying more and more on renewable energy sources and the energy marketplace -- and that could threaten reliability.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2020
Indiana Lawmakers Step Back On 'In God We Trust' Requirement
Indiana lawmakers have rolled back a proposal that aimed to require a poster with the national motto In God We Trust and the American and state flags be displayed in all public school classrooms.
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House Republicans Reject Sales Tax Exemption For Breastfeeding Equipment
Indiana House Republicans rejected an attempt to exempt breastfeeding equipment from the state sales tax.
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