Indiana Bills

passed · Indiana · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 1507: Low water crossings.

Authorizes a local county road and bridge board to undertake low water crossing projects. Requires the commissioner of the department of transportation (department) to ensure that the department makes information available to county boards of commissioners and county highway departments about funding from federal and private sources that might be available to the counties for low water crossing projects. Amends the law on the local road and bridge matching grant fund: (1) to allow grants to local units to be used for low water crossing projects; and (2) to provide that funds allocated for grants to local units having a population of less than 50,000 can be used to make grants to counties below the population limit as well as to municipalities located in counties that are below the population limit.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SB 430: Grants for participation in the 287(g) program.

Establishes the 287(g) agreement grant program. Provides that a "287(g) agreement" refers to an agreement entered into under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Allows the department of homeland security to provide grants to assist certain local law enforcement authorities in entering into and carrying out law enforcement under a 287(g) agreement.

Topics ✗ Immigration

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 13: Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 in Boone County the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile".

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Indiana · House Mar 13, 2025

HCR 27: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse.

HCR 27 is a symbolic resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "Indiana Senior Day" at the Indiana Statehouse. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group with policy changes; it simply recognizes seniors through a formal statehouse observance. The resolution has no funding requirements or regulatory mechanisms, as it is purely commemorative. This procedural bill has moved through initial readings but does not alter existing policies or obligations.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 13, 2025

HR 22: Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners.

This resolution recognizes the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as an organization supporting women entrepreneurs. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or regulations. The bill does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws; it simply affirms the group's role through congressional recognition.

Julie McGuire (R) · 35 co-sponsors

passed · Indiana · House Mar 13, 2025

HR 23: Honoring Tom Bigelow and his racing career.

HR 23 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tom Bigelow, a former racecar driver, for his career achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution formally recognizes Bigelow's contributions to motorsports through a symbolic gesture by the House. As a procedural measure, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond commemoration.

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 10: Urging INDOT to rename the bridge spanning Wade Creek on SR 156 the "Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge spanning Wade Creek on State Road 156 east of Patriot, Indiana, the "Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar Memorial Bridge".

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 4: Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

SCR 4 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Indianapolis Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. It formally recognizes the organization's community work and contributions. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jackson L and co-authored by multiple senators.

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 12: Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 114 the "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile".

SCR 12 is a concurrent resolution urging the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to rename a specific section of State Road 114 as the "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile." It directly affects INDOT and the highway segment, commemorating Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz, a military veteran. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect but formally requests the agency to adopt the memorial name. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate (81-0) and is now awaiting INDOT's action.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Indiana · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SCR 11: Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Hwy 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

passed · Indiana · House Mar 13, 2025

HR 24: Recognizing Regional Care Group for 50 years of service to their community.

HR 24 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Regional Care Group for its 50 years of community service. It does not create new policies, allocate funds, or affect any specific laws or individuals. The bill formally honors the organization's contributions through a congressional acknowledgment. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding legal effect beyond the recognition itself.

passed · Indiana · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 1458: Adoption of research animals.

HB 1458 requires research facilities to offer for adoption dogs or cats that are no longer needed for research purposes. This directly affects research facilities that house these animals, mandating they make them available to the public through adoption programs instead of euthanizing or disposing of them. The bill’s key provision is a mandatory adoption requirement for eligible dogs and cats, ensuring animals used in research have a pathway to new homes when no longer required for studies. It focuses on concrete policy change by shifting facility practices toward adoption, without specifying adoption procedures or outcomes.

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