Rep. Matt Hostettler

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 summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution (HR 28) that formally recognizes the U.S. national debt as a threat to national security. It does not propose new laws or policies, but serves as a symbolic statement acknowledging the concern. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House (91-0) on February 18, 2026, with multiple representatives added as co-authors. It directly affects congressional discourse but has no legal effect on debt management or security policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1376 prohibits the use of specific food additives in Indiana. The bill directly affects food manufacturers and retailers who sell products containing these additives within the state. It would require compliance with the new prohibition for all food items sold in Indiana, though the abstract does not specify which additives are included. The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Health after its introduction on January 8, 2026.

Repeals provisions concerning the: (1) confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; (2) compilation and publication of statistics related to the confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; and (3) making of a false report that a person is dangerous. Modifies a provision concerning a petition to find that an individual is no longer dangerous.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the South Knox High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 2A state championship title.

Maddy summaryHR 62 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Evansville Philharmonic. It was authored by Representative McNamara and coauthored by Representatives Hostettler, O'Brien, and Burton.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 56) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. David Smith for his retirement from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. It does not create new policies or affect any laws, programs, or people beyond recognizing Dr. Smith's service through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on April 15, 2025, with multiple representatives as co-authors. As a procedural honorific measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Provides that a high school diploma (diploma) or credential issued by a nonaccredited nonpublic school (school) is legally sufficient to demonstrate that the recipient of the diploma or credential has met the requirements to complete high school. Provides that a state or local agency or institution of higher education in Indiana may not reject or otherwise treat a person differently based solely on the source of a diploma or credential. Provides that a person who administers a school has the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to provide certain evidence regarding a child's education.

Maddy summaryHR 45 recognizes the 50th anniversary of "Frog Follies," a local event or tradition (the specific nature of Frog Follies is not detailed in the bill). This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it expresses support and commemoration but does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. It was introduced by Representative McNamara and co-authored by Representatives O'Brien and Hostettler, and passed its first reading on April 8, 2025.

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.