Rep. Zach Payne

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 would exempt Indiana from observing daylight saving time, meaning the state would permanently remain on standard time year-round instead of changing clocks twice annually. This policy change directly affects all Indiana residents, businesses, and institutions that currently adjust schedules for daylight saving time. The bill’s key provision eliminates the need for annual clock changes by establishing standard time as the permanent default for the state. It does not alter federal time zones or require federal approval, focusing solely on Indiana’s state-level time observance.

Abolishes the assessment of tangible property after December 31, 2026, and the imposition of property taxes after December 31, 2027. Provides that a political subdivision may not issue any new bonds, notes, or warrants, or enter into any leases or obligations to be paid from property tax revenue, or that include a pledge to levy property taxes if other funds are insufficient. Provides that: (1) no property tax increment financing district or allocation area may be established, amended, or renewed; and (2) no bonds, leases, or other obligations may be issued, entered into, or extended for a property tax increment financing district or allocation area. Provides that a school corporation may impose an annual fee to replace the loss of revenue previously collected by the school corporation from the imposition of an operating referendum tax levy or school safety referendum tax levy. Prescribes procedures for the fixing and reviewing of a political subdivision's budget. Prohibits the imposition of new levies for controlled projects, operating referenda, and school safety referenda. Abolishes the offices of county assessor and township assessor. Extends the sales and use tax application to transactions involving services, except for health care or mental health services (including insurance premiums for policies covering these services) and services provided for charitable tax exempt purposes. Establishes the local revenue sharing fund (fund) into which revenue from the portion of revenue from the extended sales and use tax is to be deposited. Requires the state comptroller to distribute to taxing units the portion of all the state sales and use tax revenue attributable to services from the fund. Continually appropriates money from the fund. Requires the legislative services agency to prepare legislation for introduction in the 2027 regular session of the general assembly to make appropriate required changes in statutes. Makes corresponding changes.

Provides that if a law enforcement officer arrests an individual for a felony or a misdemeanor and there is probable cause to believe that the individual is not lawfully present in the United States, the jail or detention facility shall notify the county sheriff of the probable cause during the individual's intake process, and the county sheriff shall notify the proper authority.

Maddy summaryHR 69 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes April 24, 2025, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. This bill serves to formally acknowledge and remember the events of the Armenian Genocide on that specific date.

Maddy summaryHCR 41 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing support for shifting education policy authority from the federal U.S. Department of Education to individual states. It does not change existing laws or create new requirements; instead, it formally advocates for states to have greater control over education decisions. The resolution was coauthored by multiple state representatives and referred to the Education Committee for consideration. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only the legislative record, not actual education policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHR 43 is a symbolic resolution formally recognizing the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 4A state championship. It directly honors the team, coaches, and school community without creating any new laws or funding. The bill serves solely as a ceremonial expression of legislative support and does not impose requirements or alter policies. This procedural resolution was introduced by Representatives Chesser, Engleman, Clere, and Payne and adopted on April 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 26 is a ceremonial resolution designating Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a symbolic recognition without binding effect. The resolution was introduced by Representative Clere and has been referred to committees, but it will not change how the Red Cross operates or impact any residents. This type of resolution is common for acknowledging organizations' community contributions.

Requires the Indiana department of transportation to include the state motto or slogan, "The Crossroads of America", or the variation "Crossroads of America", on the face of a welcome sign installed at an entry point to Indiana on an interstate, a highway, a street, or a road.

Maddy summaryHB 1337 would exempt Indiana from observing daylight saving time, meaning the state would permanently remain on Central Standard Time year-round instead of changing clocks in spring and fall. This bill directly affects all Indiana residents and businesses, eliminating the twice-yearly clock adjustments. The key provision is a permanent shift to standard time, removing the requirement to "spring forward" and "fall back." The bill does not change Indiana's time zone but ends the seasonal time changes mandated by federal law. (Note: This is a procedural bill focused on time observance, not a broader policy change.)