Rep. Todd Huston

Maddy summaryHB 1242 creates a new provision in Indiana law allowing non-resident military personnel who served at least 180 days on the USS Indiana (SSN-789) submarine to qualify for resident tuition rates at Indiana state educational institutions. Eligible individuals must have received an honorable discharge (if no longer serving) and enroll within 12 months of separation, with the benefit lasting up to four years from initial enrollment. The bill specifically defines the USS Indiana as the Virginia-class submarine named in 2017 and launched June 9, 2017. It directly affects military members who served on this vessel and Indiana public colleges/universities, which must offer this tuition rate to qualifying students.

Maddy summaryHCR 1 is a procedural bill allowing the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate to end their sessions (adjourn or recess) separately during the 122nd General Assembly's First Regular Session. It permits each chamber to take breaks exceeding three consecutive days without needing joint approval, based solely on the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate determining the need. This change streamlines internal scheduling but does not affect public policy or directly impact citizens. It is purely a legislative procedural adjustment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HC 1) is a procedural resolution allowing the Indiana House and Senate to adjourn or take breaks separately for periods longer than three consecutive days during the 124th General Assembly's First Regular Session. It permits the House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore to independently decide when to extend these breaks based on their judgment. The resolution does not change laws or affect any specific groups; it only modifies the legislature's internal scheduling rules. This is a routine procedural adjustment for legislative operations.

Maddy summaryHCR 1 is a procedural resolution allowing the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate to adjourn or recess separately for periods exceeding three consecutive days during the 124th General Assembly's First Regular Session. It does not change substantive laws but modifies legislative scheduling procedures. The Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate would independently decide when to adjourn or recess their chambers beyond the standard three-day limit. This affects only the internal operations of the two legislative chambers during the session.

Maddy summaryHCR 25 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Eli Lilly and Company on its 150th anniversary. It recognizes the company's contributions to health, science, and economic impact for Hoosiers (Indiana residents) and global communities. The resolution does not create any new laws, impose obligations, or affect any individuals or entities through policy changes. It is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation without concrete policy mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 27, titled "Vehicle Bill" (though the bill's actual content relates to stadiums, not vehicles), establishes the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority. This authority is created to acquire, build, and finance stadiums and related facilities in northwest Indiana. The bill outlines the authority's specific powers, including funding mechanisms and operational duties for managing these projects. The bill directly affects northwest Indiana communities by creating a dedicated entity to handle stadium development and financing.

Maddy summaryHR 51 is a commemorative resolution honoring Officer Brian Elliott, authored by Representative McGuire and coauthored by numerous representatives. It formally recognizes Officer Elliott's service and contributions, though it does not create any new laws or alter existing policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact or effect on specific groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment of the officer. The bill was adopted during its first reading on February 25, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 44 is a commemorative resolution honoring Special Olympics Indiana and its 20,000 participating athletes. It formally recognizes the organization's work in Indiana through a symbolic gesture by the House. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely to acknowledge the organization's contributions. This procedural bill was introduced and adopted on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 36 designates March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" and recognizes April as "National Autism Month" through a symbolic congressional resolution. The bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals or organizations - it serves solely as a formal recognition of autism awareness. It was introduced by Rep. Olthoff with 25 co-sponsors and passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. This type of resolution is common for ceremonial observances and has no binding policy impact.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Hamilton Southeastern High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Indiana High School Lacrosse Association state championship.