Rep. Mitch Gore

Maddy summaryHR 51 is a commemorative resolution honoring Officer Brian Elliott, authored by Representative McGuire and coauthored by numerous representatives. It formally recognizes Officer Elliott's service and contributions, though it does not create any new laws or alter existing policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact or effect on specific groups beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment of the officer. The bill was adopted during its first reading on February 25, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 53) honoring Spencer Parli Tew. It does not create new policy or affect any regulations; it is a symbolic gesture by Congress to recognize an individual. The resolution was introduced by Representative Gore and coauthored by several other representatives, and it passed its first reading on February 25, 2026. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive legislative impact.

Specifies that county residency requirements do not apply to: (1) public defenders (except for the chief public defender); (2) employees of a public defender office; (3) judicial officers; or (4) court personnel.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 50) is a symbolic statement reaffirming Indiana's longstanding sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1979. It formally supports the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and encourages Indiana officials and businesses to deepen economic and cultural ties with Taiwan, referencing recent trade agreements and investments (like Taiwan's $6.4 billion agricultural commitment to Indiana). The resolution does not create new laws or funding but urges continued engagement based on shared values and existing trade data (e.g., Taiwan being Indiana's ninth-largest Asian export market in 2024). It also opposes distortions of UN Resolution 2758 regarding Taiwan's international participation.

Maddy summaryHCR 20 is a concurrent resolution honoring Sergeant Terry Frye, a military service member. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it formally recognizes Sergeant Frye's service through a legislative resolution. Both the House and Senate must approve this resolution for it to be adopted. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been referred to the Senate and receiving its first reading.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 43) honoring Kenneth Edwards upon his retirement. It formally recognizes his service but does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is a procedural gesture without substantive legislative impact. The resolution was introduced by Representative Gore and passed its first reading on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 42 designates May 2026 as "Myositis Awareness Month" to highlight myositis, a group of rare inflammatory muscle diseases. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply encourages public awareness efforts during that month. The bill directly affects individuals living with myositis and related advocacy groups by providing a formal recognition period. Authored by Representative Gore, it passed its first reading on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally recognizes the choir's milestone anniversary through a symbolic legislative gesture. The resolution directly honors the choir and its contributions to the Indianapolis community. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect or financial impact.

Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana. Specifies that the provision of emergency medical services is an essential purpose of political subdivisions. Requires the county commissioners of each county to: (1) identify areas that are unserved by emergency ambulance services; and (2) provide emergency ambulance services to those areas by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit provider of emergency ambulance services, or by any other available means. Allows a governing body to opt out of the requirement to provide emergency ambulance services to unserved areas in certain cases. Provides that a county governing body that opts out of the provision of emergency ambulance services is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from a lack of emergency ambulance services in an area of the county.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 33) is a symbolic resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Indiana. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about brain injuries. The resolution was introduced by Representative Errington and coauthored by multiple state representatives, and it passed its first reading on February 10, 2026. It directly affects Indiana's legislative record by designating a specific month for public awareness efforts.