HCR 28 is a symbolic resolution designating March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day for recognition by the state legislature. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the international observance. The resolution was passed with broad bipartisan co-authorship in the House. This type of concurrent resolution does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals.
This bill designates March 25, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day" at the Indiana Statehouse. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the sorority's contributions, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents. The bill serves as a symbolic honorific gesture, formally designating a specific date for recognition without creating new legal requirements or affecting state operations. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or impose obligations.
Honoring those who have served as legislative interns for the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 124th Indiana General Assembly.
HR 36 is a symbolic resolution honoring George Hawthorne upon his retirement from REAL Services. Authored by Representative Bauer and adopted on March 24, 2025, it formally recognizes his service through a congressional resolution. This bill has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the ceremonial tribute. It is a standard procedural resolution expressing appreciation, not a legislative measure with concrete policy changes.
This bill (HR 32) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Adopt-A-Block program. It directly recognizes the community service of this local environmental initiative and its volunteers. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it formally honors the program's milestone through a legislative declaration. (Coauthored by 18 representatives, adopted in first reading on March 24, 2025.)
HR 35 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Tom Morrison for his contributions to Indiana higher education. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution formally recognizes Morrison's service through a symbolic gesture by the Indiana House of Representatives. This type of bill is common for acknowledging public service and has no legal effect beyond the honor itself.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Jennifer Sanders on being named the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.
SB 403 requires charter schools to provide access to their financial data under the same rules that apply to traditional local public schools. This directly affects charter schools by mandating transparency in their financial reporting. The bill extends existing requirements for local schools to share financial information with the public, ensuring charter schools follow the same standards. It does not create new financial obligations but applies current disclosure rules uniformly. The measure passed unanimously (49-0) in the House.
Modifies the definition of "average of the annual compensation" for a member of the public employees' retirement fund (PERF) who retires after December 31, 2026. Specifies that compensation received in contemplation of retirement is excluded from the average of the annual compensation for particular members of PERF and the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund (TRF). Repeals a provision requiring the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system (board) to maintain separate accounts for each unit of local government. Provides that amounts forfeited under the public employees defined contribution plan must be used as determined by the board. (Current law requires these amounts to be used to reduce the unfunded accrued liability of PERF.) Specifies a process by which a fully vested member of the public employees' defined contribution plan or the teachers' defined contribution plan may irrevocably elect to participate in PERF or TRF, as applicable. Modifies the information that must be included in a delinquency notice to a delinquent political subdivision. Specifies the circumstances under which an employer under the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund is required to pay for certain mental health care and treatment. Makes conforming amendments. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on pension management oversight.)
Provides that the department of workforce development may establish a reemployment skills training pilot program (pilot program) to supplement an individual's receipt of weekly unemployment benefits. If a pilot program is established, would establish a reemployment skills training pilot program fund for the purpose of funding the program. Specifies program requirements for participants and eligible providers.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 31) recognizing Charlie Shook. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual. The bill serves solely to formally acknowledge Charlie Shook's contributions, with no concrete legislative impact or implementation mechanisms. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical effect beyond the symbolic recognition.
HR 30, titled "Recognizing Reman Day," is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Representative Greene and co-authored by Representatives Lauer, Mayfield, and Haggard. It formally acknowledges "Reman Day" without creating new laws, funding, or obligations. The bill serves only to express congressional recognition of this day, directly affecting no individuals or entities through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or impact government operations.
