Rep. Bob Heaton

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.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1492 removes a current rule that prohibits students from transferring to a new school district primarily to join sports teams or participate in athletic programs. This change directly affects students who wish to move school districts specifically for athletic opportunities, such as joining a competitive team in another district. The bill's key provision eliminates the existing restriction, allowing such transfers without requiring an alternative educational reason. It was introduced by Representative Criswell and referred to the Education Committee for review. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHB 1543 allows judges of Vigo County's circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint a single magistrate to serve all Vigo County courts. This bill directly affects Vigo County court operations by streamlining magistrate appointments for those specific courts. The key provision replaces separate magistrate appointments with a shared position decided jointly by the circuit and superior court judges. The bill passed the Courts Committee and is now pending further review by the Committee on Ways and Means.

Maddy summaryHB 1484 prohibits public colleges and universities from using state funds to finance speaker series. It restricts the allocation of institutional funds specifically for events featuring outside speakers. The policy applies to all state educational institutions receiving public funding, limiting how they can spend state resources on external speaker programming.

Allows a qualified taxpayer to claim a credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability for designated contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations that provide: (1) comprehensive case management services for at-risk families; (2) family support services; (3) in-school programs, community based events, or online resources to assist fathers in learning and improving parenting skills; or (4) programs that provide mutual support systems among mothers in raising children or information for mothers to enhance child development.

Requires an applicant seeking to register as an agent of a broker-dealer in Indiana to pass financial industry regulatory authority (FINRA) examinations unless certain exceptions apply. Requires an applicant seeking to register as an investment adviser representative in Indiana to pass FINRA examinations unless certain exceptions apply. Provides that under certain circumstances an agent of a broker-dealer or an investment adviser representative may have the validity of the individual's FINRA qualifying examinations extended. Requires an investment adviser representative to participate in a continuing education program.

Provides a 25% state tax credit for contributions made to a public school foundation for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and before January 1, 2028. Provides that the amount allowable as a credit in a taxable year may not exceed: (1) $1,000 in the case of an individual filing a single return or a corporation; or (2) $2,000 in the case of a married couple filing a joint return. Provides that the maximum amount of credits that may be awarded in a state fiscal year may not exceed $1,000,000.

Maddy summaryHB 1034 creates a new crime for indecent exposure by individuals in prison or jail, making it a Class C misdemeanor. This law directly affects incarcerated people in state penal facilities by defining specific behavior as punishable under this new offense. The key provision establishes clear penalties for such acts within correctional settings, classifying them as minor offenses rather than more serious crimes. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and is currently under review by the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.