Rep. Mike Andrade

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. It formally recognizes her service and contributions to the state legislature. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The bill was introduced by Representative Pryor and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers. This type of resolution serves only to express legislative respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryHR 12 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating Indiana's cultural and economic connections with Ireland. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies or groups. The bill formally recognizes these ties through a congressional resolution, as is standard for such commemorative measures. It was introduced on February 10, 2025, by Representative O'Brien and multiple co-authors, and passed its first reading. This is a procedural measure with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryHCR 15 is a ceremonial resolution passed by both chambers to honor the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or specific groups. The resolution formally recognizes Carter's legacy through a symbolic gesture of respect, consistent with standard legislative tributes for notable figures. This is a non-binding, procedural action with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Requires a local law enforcement agency to establish a written policy or enter into a contract for a towing rotation for emergency towing. Requires a towing company to release property to an owner not later than 24 hours after partial payment is received for an invoice. Adds requirements for an itemized invoice provided by a towing company. Requires a towing company to create a rate sheet. Establishes rates a towing company may charge for fees for emergency towing or private property towing. Establishes a towing complaint process and the towing complaint advisory board.

Maddy summaryHR 11 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or regulations. The resolution simply recognizes the union's history and contributions through a formal statement by the Indiana House of Representatives. It was introduced and coauthored by multiple representatives on January 30, 2025, and passed its first reading.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 10) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the importance of women's heart health research and promoting awareness about cardiovascular disease. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it solely expresses congressional support through acknowledgment. The bill directly affects public awareness efforts by highlighting gaps in women's heart health research. It was introduced by Representative Ledbetter with broad bipartisan co-sponsorship and passed its first reading on January 30, 2025.

Requires the treasurer of state (treasurer) to establish and administer a program to assist Indiana companies in obtaining financing from a financial institution for the purchase of company shares by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Allows the treasurer and a financial institution to enter into an agreement under which: (1) the treasurer places a certificate of deposit (CD) with the financial institution at not more than 3% below the comparable Treasury Bill rate; (2) the financial institution makes a loan to a company at a reduced percentage rate of interest that corresponds to the CD's reduced rate of interest; and (3) the rate of interest of both the loan and the certificate of deposit move in tandem for the duration of the loan term.

Maddy summaryHR 8 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Munster Fire Department. Authored by Representative Andrade and adopted on January 28, 2025, it formally recognizes the department's century of service to the community. This bill has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is purely ceremonial. It does not create new laws or alter existing regulations.

Requires the department of natural resources to provide free admission to state parks to a Gold Star family member. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to update the Gold Star family member license plate form.

Increases the following in regard to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund: (1) the maximum annual cost of living adjustment from 3% to 5%; and (2) the death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a fund member from $12,000 to $15,000.