Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
February 11, 2021
House GOP Budget Prioritizes School Vouchers, Cuts Cigarette Tax Hike In Half
Indiana House Republicans want to spend at least $65 million less on traditional K-12 schools in their state budget plan than Gov. Eric Holcomb proposed.
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Senate COVID-19 Liability Protections Passes House, House Version Still Moving Through
Senate Bill 1 would limit legal action from Hoosiers against companies, hospitals, schools and other organizations for damages related to COVID-19. It's one of two COVID liability protection bills proposed this session.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2021
Committee Chair Won't Hear Any House Environmental Bills
Thirteen bills addressing state environmental issues will likely never see the light of day. House Environmental Affairs Committee chair, Rep. Doug Gutwein (R-Francesville), said he won't hold hearings for any of the bills assigned to that committee this session.
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Bill Targeting Teacher Union Dues Advances To Senate Floor
The bill would make teachers sign forms each summer allowing their union to automatically deduct dues from paychecks.
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House Committee Debates Bill To Eliminate Indiana Handgun Licenses
Indiana law enforcement groups are on both sides of a debate over legislation that would no longer require Hoosiers to get a handgun license.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2021
Republicans Pull Back Slightly On Bill Criminalizing Many Protesters
The measure's initial language said anyone at such a protest could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor unless they immediately leave or alert police, whether or not they were involved in the violence.
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Pregnant Worker Bill Passes Committee, But Not What Advocates Hoped For
Pregnant workers could ask for workplace accommodations under a new bill headed to the House floor, but employers wouldnt be required to grant them.
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House Votes To Empower Legislature During Future Emergencies, Curb Governor's Authority
A bill giving the General Assembly more power in future emergency situations -- and tying the government's hands a bit -- in future emergency situations is halfway to the finish line.
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Indiana Lawmakers Take Next Step To Require FAFSA Submission
A bill that would require students at public schools to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid advanced to the Indiana House after lawmakers approved the measure in a Senate vote Tuesday.
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