Rep. Craig Haggard

Maddy summaryHR 46 is a ceremonial resolution designating Sunday, August 10, 2025, as "Indiana Prayer Walk Your Campus Day." It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes a planned campus prayer event. The bill was introduced by Representative Smith H and co-sponsored by multiple representatives. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway".

Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or their agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or the other person's agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryHR 40 is a symbolic resolution that reaffirms Indiana's existing sister-state relationship with Taiwan. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations, but formally expresses the Indiana General Assembly's continued commitment to this partnership. The bill was introduced and coauthored by multiple state representatives and passed its first reading on April 3, 2025. This type of resolution typically supports cultural or economic ties without altering policy or providing resources.

Allows the Indiana department of administration to award a contract not later than December 31, 2025 for a feasibility study concerning conducting an energy audit on the: (1) Indiana state capitol building; and (2) Indiana government center north and south buildings. Provides that the study's cost must be less than $100,000.

Maddy summaryHCR 28 is a symbolic resolution designating March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day for recognition by the state legislature. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the international observance. The resolution was passed with broad bipartisan co-authorship in the House. This type of concurrent resolution does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 30, titled "Recognizing Reman Day," is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Representative Greene and co-authored by Representatives Lauer, Mayfield, and Haggard. It formally acknowledges "Reman Day" without creating new laws, funding, or obligations. The bill serves only to express congressional recognition of this day, directly affecting no individuals or entities through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or impact government operations.

Allows the Indiana brownfields fund to be used to pay for: (1) studies conducted under the Indiana brownfields program; and (2) the creation of an inventory of brownfields in Indiana (inventory). Authorizes the Indiana finance authority (authority) to create and maintain the inventory. Authorizes the authority to: (1) contract with one or more state supported colleges or universities for assistance in creating and maintaining the inventory; and (2) pay costs arising from the creation and maintenance of the inventory with funds appropriated to the Indiana brownfields fund. Provides that, if the inventory is created, the authority shall report the contents of the inventory to the interim study committee on environmental affairs in 2026 and in each even-numbered calendar year thereafter. Provides for confidentiality regarding documents and information submitted to the authority.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as an organization supporting women entrepreneurs. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or regulations. The bill does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws; it simply affirms the group's role through congressional recognition.