Articles tagged as: 2020 legislative session
February 26, 2020
Indiana Senate Endorses Ban On Drivers Using Handheld Phones
The Indiana Senate voted 43-4 Tuesday in favor of the bill that supporters say is aimed at making roadways safer by combating distracted driving.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2020
Some Doctors Worried By Indiana 'Surprise' Billing Proposal
The proposed state law is a top priority of House and Senate leaders in the Republican-dominated Legislature who see it as a step toward reigning in health care costs.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020
Lawmakers Move Ahead With Boy Scouts Bill, Leave FAFSA, Teacher Gun Training Behind
A proposal to require teachers who carry guns in school to receive specialized training is being scrapped, as a key lawmaker raises concerns the legislation is overly-specific.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020
House Committee Scales Back DCS Oversight Bill
A House committee dramatically scaled back a bill that wouldve provided greater oversight of the Department of Child Services.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020
GOP Lawmakers Push Replacement Method For Voter Roll Purges
Republicans are advancing a bill to replace Indiana's method of quickly purging voters from its voter rolls after the current system was halted in court.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020
House Passes Workers Memorial Day Resolution To Promote Workplace Safety
A resolution passed in the House Monday would honor those killed or injured at work. It would formally recognize April 28 as Workers Memorial Day.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020
Indianapolis Renters' Rights Proposals Could Be Nullified
The Indianapolis City-Council Council passed two proposals Monday night to protect the rights of renters in the city. The move comes after a state bill was amended to restrict local governments from creating such measures.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2020
Weekly Statehouse Update: Curtis Hills Future, Accountability For Virtual Charter Schools
Uncertainty over Curtis Hill's future as attorney general. Calls for greater accountability of virtual charter schools. And a fix to Indiana's welfare eligibility laws. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020
State Proposal To Limit Referendum Measures Catches School Advocates Off Guard
Lawmakers are considering restrictions on how often schools in need of additional funding can propose referendum measures to local taxpayers.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2020
Environmentalists Say Drain Maintenance Bill Could Hurt Wetlands
A seemingly simple bill to help local governments cut costs when repairing drains is working its way through the state legislature. But environmentalists worry it could harm the states wetlands.
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