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.
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".
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
HB 1188 increases penalties for individuals who resist law enforcement officers during lawful arrests or investigations. The bill directly affects people who physically obstruct or oppose police actions, raising the severity of potential criminal charges. Key provisions involve raising the level of offenses (e.g., elevating some resistances to higher misdemeanor or felony classifications) and increasing potential sentencing ranges. This bill focuses on modifying penalty structures without changing definitions of resistance or adding new enforcement requirements.
SCR 23 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association for its 100th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it simply expresses legislative recognition of the association's milestone. The resolution was adopted by the House via voice vote and referred to committees in early 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects the association by formally acknowledging its centennial anniversary.
A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the Southside U.S. Colored Troop Coalition (USCTC) as a catalyst to engage, invest and mobilize the residents of the southeast neighborhoods of Indianapolis.
HR 19 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sam Hanna, introduced by Representative Pierce K and adopted on March 10, 2025. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group or program; it is a formal expression of recognition. The bill has no substantive provisions or mechanisms beyond the resolution itself. As a commemorative measure, it does not alter laws or regulations.
HR 21 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Division Chief Steve Milstead upon his retirement from the Whitestown Fire Department. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it solely serves to formally recognize his service. The resolution was introduced by Representative Cash and passed with a first reading on March 10, 2025. This type of resolution is standard for expressing appreciation and does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
