Articles tagged as: veto
May 21, 2022
'A solution in search of a problem': Lawmakers may vote to overturn transgender girls sports veto
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill to ban transgender girls from girls school sports. But the bill is just part of a national push behind this bill and some experts say it has nothing to do with sports.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
IHSAA praises Holcomb's veto of transgender athlete ban
The Indiana High School Athletic Association on Wednesday commended Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of a bill banning transgender females from participating in girls school sports after the association previously held back from taking an explicit stance on the proposal.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes agency oversight bill HB 1211
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill Wednesday, citing concerns about its effect on broadband projects and state agency emergency rules.
Read MoreJune 4, 2021
Hearing Set On Whether Indiana Governor May Sue Legislature
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb asked a judge in April to block the new law passed by the GOP-dominated Legislature following criticism from many conservatives over COVID-19 restrictions that Holcomb imposed.
Read MoreMay 5, 2021
Lawmakers To Meet Monday For Potential Veto Overrides
Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of a bill tying the hands of local health officials during emergencies may have only postponed the inevitable.
Read MoreMay 4, 2021
Holcomb Vetoes Bill Tying Hands Of Local Health Officials During Emergencies
The legislation would have barred local health officials from issuing emergency rules that went any further than restrictions created by the state.
Read MoreApril 27, 2021
Gov. Eric Holcomb Sues Legislature Over Emergency Powers
Indiana's governor is asking a court to block a new law passed by state legislators giving themselves more authority to intervene when the states chief executive declares an emergency.
Read MoreApril 27, 2021
Holcomb Sues General Assembly Over Emergency Powers Law
Gov. Eric Holcomb sued the Indiana General Assembly Tuesday over legislation that would give lawmakers more authority to intervene during a public emergency.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Bill Curtailing Emergency Power
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday vetoed a bill that would have given legislators more authority to intervene during emergencies declared by the governor.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Holcomb Vetoes Emergency Powers Bill Over Constitutional Concerns
The Indiana Constitution gives the power to call a special session to the governor. Its unclear whether the legislature can, too.
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