Summer in Indiana means a long list of new laws that go into effect on July 1.

After this week's Supreme Court decision that allows states to authorize wagering on sports, legislation to legalize sports betting in Indiana will get a hearing next session.

Negotiations are ongoing on legislation to eliminate handgun licensing fees and make changes to the leadership of the state's workforce development programs.

Currently Indiana residents wish to carry a handgun must fill out an application, get fingerprinted and pay a fee. Several police organizations support keeping the current licensing.

A joint committee heard lengthy testimony on the issue of whether or not to eliminate Indiana’s handgun license requirement.

An alteration in committee would reduce guaranteed money paid to counties across the state each year that comes from gaming revenues.

A bill that would change net metering for solar energy production got its first hearing before a House committee Wednesday, continuing to draw debate from a wide range of stakeholders.

Under the bill – which received unanimous support from the committee – if a public records request takes a government agency more than two hours to search for, the agency can charge up to $20 per hour.

The original bill’s author says the move is a “backup plan.” House Bill 1071 allows people protected by restraining orders to carry handguns without a license for up to 60 days. The controversial measure passed the House last month and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

A Senate committee Tuesday approved language that would amend Indiana’s constitution to require the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget.