Repeals current home based vendor regulations. Provides that the Indiana department of health, a local unit of government, the health and hospital corporation of Marion County, or a local health department may not impose any rules, regulations, certifications, or licensing requirements on a small farm or home based vendor that are not required under federal law. Exempts public buildings used by small farms and home based vendors from certain public building regulations.
This bill (SR 40) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bobby Pruett. It formally recognizes his service and contributions, likely in a military or civic capacity, though the resolution itself does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was introduced by Senators Garten and Maxwell and adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025, with numerous senators adding their support as co-authors. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.
Provides that a local public question or referendum may be placed on the ballot only at a general election. Provides that: (1) a state public question; or (2) an election of delegates to a convention to consider ratifying an amendment to the United States Constitution; may be placed on the ballot only at a general election.
Modifies the definition of "auxiliary party organization". Specifies that the definition of "contribution" includes certain donations of property through a payment platform that acts as a conduit. Repeals a provision that allows the Indiana election commission (commission) to issue advisory opinions. Provides that an advisory opinion issued by the commission before July 1, 2025, is void. Provides that certain paid political advertising or campaign material does not falsely represent that the candidate is or has been an officeholder. Provides that, after December 31, 2026, the computer system developed and used by the election division to store campaign finance reports must enable the election division to provide for electronic submission, retrieval, storage, and disclosure of campaign finance reports of candidates for local office and school board office. Requires, after December 31, 2026, that a: (1) committee for a candidate seeking election to a local office or school board office; and (2) political action committee; must file specified reports and statements electronically using a standardized software program or another approved format. Requires, after December 31, 2026, that each county election board and board of elections and registration have access to a particular computer system and software program for the purpose of managing filings by candidates seeking election to a local office or school board office. Specifies requirements that apply to the purchase of a software program by the election division after June 30, 2025. Allows the election division to send certain notices by electronic mail, if a workable electronic mail address is provided by the committee. Requires, after December 31, 2026, each county election board to mail: (1) to each candidate or political action committee required to file a campaign finance report with the county election board; and (2) 21 days before the campaign finance reports are due; a notice that states the date the campaign finance reports are due. Allows a county election board to adopt a resolution allowing certain reports to be submitted to the county election board by hand, mail, or electronic mail. Provides that a county election board that adopts a resolution is responsible for entering the submitted reports into the computer system and software program. Requires the reporting of certain information if a contribution is made through a payment platform that acts as a conduit.
This resolution honors Dr. David Bowden and was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 17, 2025, with 37 senators coauthoring it. It recognizes Dr. Bowden's contributions but does not create any new laws or affect specific policies. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The measure serves solely to acknowledge Dr. Bowden's service through formal Senate recognition.
This Senate Resolution (SR 43) symbolically recognizes April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or programs. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Senate to highlight Parkinson's disease awareness and support. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy impact.
HR 27 is a non-binding resolution honoring Dr. Paul Kaiser, the former superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools, for his career contributions to the district. The bill does not create new policies or affect any individuals through legislative action; it is purely commemorative. It passed its first reading on March 17, 2025, with Representatives Lopez, Smith H, and Garcia Wilburn as authors/co-authors. This type of resolution is typically adopted to recognize individuals' service without altering law or funding.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead for his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department. It formally recognizes his service and retirement through a House resolution. The resolution replaces two prior similar resolutions (House Resolutions 17 and 21) and was introduced and passed by Representative Cash on March 17, 2025. It has no policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.
HR 29 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Carmel High School swim teams for winning IHSAA state championships. It directly recognizes the achievements of the student athletes and coaches at Carmel High School. The bill has no policy provisions or financial impact; it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal resolution. This type of resolution is non-binding and does not affect any laws or regulations. It was introduced and adopted on March 17, 2025, by Representatives Lopez, Smith H, and Garcia Wilburn.
HR 25 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Ray Gaddis for his induction into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic honor. The bill serves as a formal acknowledgment of Gaddis's contributions to soccer in Indiana, with no binding requirements or financial impact. As a procedural resolution, it follows standard legislative practice for honoring individuals.
This resolution (HR 28) honors the 2025 Warsaw Community High School 4A varsity girls basketball team. Authored by Representative Snow and passed its first reading on March 17, 2025, it is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy changes, simply recognizing the team's achievements through a formal statement in the legislative record.
This resolution (SR 41) urges Indiana's Governor to officially recognize March 17, 2025, as "Profound Autism Day." It is a symbolic gesture aimed at raising awareness for individuals with profound autism and their families, with no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations.
