Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser

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 summaryHR 11 is a commemorative resolution celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or regulations. The resolution simply recognizes the union's history and contributions through a formal statement by the Indiana House of Representatives. It was introduced and coauthored by multiple representatives on January 30, 2025, and passed its first reading.

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.

Requires the circuit court clerk of each county to place a copy of each campaign finance report, notice, or other instrument filed with the county election board on the circuit court clerk's or county election board's website in portable document format.

Requires an elected county, city, town, or township officer (officer) to complete a two hour ethics training course (training course) every two years. Specifies training course requirements. Requires the office of the attorney general, in coordination with the state board of accounts (SBOA) and the public access counselor, to develop an online training course not later than February 1, 2026. Requires the training course to be made available for viewing on the SBOA website. Allows a third party to provide a training course, if the course is approved by the office of the attorney general. Requires an officer to certify to the SBOA that the officer has completed a training course. Requires the SBOA to publish on its website: (1) a list of all officers who have submitted a training certification; and (2) lists of all training certifications submitted for previous years.

Maddy summaryHB 1430 establishes a state-run program that creates partnerships between employers and the state to provide child care assistance for employees. It directly affects employers who participate in the program and employees who need child care support. The bill makes a specific state appropriation to fund this program, though the context does not detail exact eligibility rules or operational mechanisms. This is a new policy initiative, not a procedural measure, and no voting record is available yet as the bill is in early committee referral.

Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election. Repeals superseded statutes relating to straight ticket voting.

Maddy summaryHB 1290 requires the state election division to collect information about potential upgrades to its campaign finance computer system. This bill directly affects the election division, as it mandates them to gather details for evaluating a new system. The key provision is a requirement to research and document options for an upgraded system, not to purchase or implement one. The bill is currently in the committee referral stage and does not make any immediate changes to election software or processes.

Provides that when a court issues a restitution order against an employee beneficiary of the state police benefit system (system), the prosecuting attorney must bring an action requesting garnishment of amounts that the employee beneficiary is entitled to receive under the system. Requires the court to order the trustee to take certain actions if the court finds that the restitution order has been issued and has not been fully satisfied or discharged.

Maddy summaryHB 1228 creates a new discounted hunting license bundle specifically for disabled veterans. The bill provides a yearly deer hunting license and a turkey hunting license at a reduced cost. This directly affects disabled veterans who hold qualifying service-connected disability ratings, offering them affordable access to these specific hunting opportunities. The key mechanism is a dedicated license bundle with lower fees compared to standard licenses.