Rep. Bob Cherry

Co-sponsor SB 229

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Maintenance of regulated drains.

Provides that a permit is not required from the Indiana department of environmental management for the maintenance or reconstruction of a regulated drain in accordance with certain best management practices for purposes of the law concerning state regulated wetlands, as long as the work takes place within the current easement and the reconstruction does not substantially change the characteristics of the drain to perform the function for which it was designed and constructed.

Signed into law Mar 25, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 273

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Indiana behavioral health commission.

Establishes the Indiana behavioral health commission (commission). Specifies the membership of the commission. Requires the commission to prepare: (1) an interim report not later than October 1, 2020; and (2) a final report not later than October 1, 2022. Specifies the issues and topics to be discussed in the commission reports. Requires commission reports to be issued to the following parties: (1) The governor. (2) The legislative council. (3) Any other party specified by the commission chairperson. Requires commission reports to be issued in an electronic format. Abolishes the commission on December 31, 2022. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Signed into law Mar 18, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 109

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Statute of limitations.

Provides that an otherwise barred offense may be commenced not later than five years from the earlier of the date on which: (1) the state first discovers DNA evidence sufficient to charge the offender; (2) the state first becomes aware of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the offense. Permits the alleged victim of certain child sex crimes to apply for victim compensation not later than five years after: (1) the state first discovers DNA evidence sufficient to charge the offender; (2) the state first becomes aware of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the offense.

Signed into law Mar 14, 2020 1 co-sponsor

Primary SC 67

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Mt. Vernon H.S. (Fortville) girls soccer team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Mt. Vernon High School (Fortville) girls soccer team on receiving the National United Soccer Coaches Team Pinnacle Award for the 2018-2019 school year.

Passed Mar 10, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 20

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Urging the pursuit of policy that increases organ donor supply.

Urging the pursuit of policy that increases organ donor supply.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HC 40

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing dyslexia in Hoosier youth.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing dyslexia in Hoosier youth.

Passed Mar 5, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HC 44

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Recognizing teachers and the work they do.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing teachers and the work they do.

Passed Mar 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HC 24

Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the New Palestine High School football team.

Passed Feb 26, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HC 37

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Urging Congress to display the portrait monument of Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony on U.S. currency recognizing women's fight for suffrage and honoring the 100th anniversa

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to display the portrait of Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony on U.S. currency recognizing women's fight for suffrage and honoring the 100th anniversary.

Passed Feb 25, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SC 42

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Greenfield Central Cougar Pride Marching Band.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Greenfield Central Cougar Pride Marching Band on placing first in Class B at the Indiana State School Music Association ("ISSMA") State Finals.

Passed Feb 19, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track