Provides with certain exceptions, that if a state entity purchases or leases a vehicle, the vehicle: (1) must be a government model, base model, or standard model vehicle; and (2) may not be from a luxury or semi-luxury brand if a nonluxury brand alternative exists that uses the same underlying vehicle platform.
Requires the state board of accounts to establish annual or biennial training requirements for a sheriff and the sheriff's designee responsible for the oversight or administration of a jail commissary fund (fund). Requires a sheriff to provide a copy of the record of receipts and disbursements for the fund to the county fiscal body on a quarterly basis. (Current law requires the sheriff to provide a copy of the record of receipts and disbursements for the fund to the county fiscal body semiannually.) Provides that the fund may be used to pay for an audit or review of the fund by an independent certified public accountant for years in which the fund is not audited by the state board of accounts or otherwise required to be audited by an independent certified public accountant in a manner approved by the state board of accounts.
Maddy summarySCR 36 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of recognition for the Roundtable's work in mental health advocacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy changes.
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.
Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a concurrent resolution formally acknowledging the work of Guardian ad Litem professionals and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in child welfare cases. It recognizes their role in advocating for children's best interests within the court system. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of these volunteers' contributions. The bill was introduced by Representative Garcia Wilburn and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers.
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.
Maddy summaryHR 39 designates April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day through a symbolic congressional resolution. This bill does not create new laws or policies; it is purely a recognition measure to highlight these observances. The resolution has no direct impact on individuals, services, or funding but aims to raise public awareness about autism. It was introduced and coauthored by multiple representatives with no substantive policy changes.
Maddy summaryHR 38 designates May 2025 as "Myositis Awareness Month" through a symbolic congressional resolution. This procedural bill, introduced by Representative Gore on March 31, 2025, does not create new laws or allocate funds - it solely aims to raise public awareness about myositis, a group of rare inflammatory muscle diseases. The resolution directly affects the public and patient advocacy groups by highlighting the condition during this designated month. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a formal recognition effort.
Increases the basic monthly pension benefit payable to a member of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund who retires after June 30, 2025, with 20 years of service. Increases the contribution rate of fund members. Provides that a municipality, a unit, an airport authority, a school corporation, or a charter school may require certain members of the public employees retirement fund to continue as members of that fund instead of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund.
Maddy summaryHR 37 designates March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month, officially recognizing the month to promote public education about brain injuries. This procedural bill has no funding or policy changes; it solely serves to raise awareness through a congressional designation. It directly affects the public and brain injury advocacy groups by highlighting the issue during that month. The bill was introduced by Representative Errington and co-sponsored by multiple representatives on March 24, 2025.
