Rep. John Bartlett

Maddy summaryHCR 35 is a concurrent resolution (not a law) coauthored by multiple state representatives to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or change existing laws - it solely aims to promote education and recognition of sickle cell disease as a significant health concern. The resolution was introduced and adopted in early 2025, moving through initial procedural steps in both chambers. It directly affects the public by encouraging broader understanding of the disease, though it has no binding requirements or concrete implementation mechanisms.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Lawrence North High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 4A state championship title.

Maddy summaryHCR 31 is a symbolic resolution designating May as Lupus Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The resolution was introduced by Representative Harris and supported by multiple senators, passing its first reading with a voice vote. This type of resolution serves only to highlight an issue without implementing concrete changes.

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.

Maddy summaryHCR 28 is a symbolic resolution designating March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day for recognition by the state legislature. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a formal acknowledgment of the international observance. The resolution was passed with broad bipartisan co-authorship in the House. This type of concurrent resolution does not affect laws, regulations, or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day" at the Indiana Statehouse. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the sorority's contributions, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents. The bill serves as a symbolic honorific gesture, formally designating a specific date for recognition without creating new legal requirements or affecting state operations. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter existing laws or impose obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 32) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Adopt-A-Block program. It directly recognizes the community service of this local environmental initiative and its volunteers. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it formally honors the program's milestone through a legislative declaration. (Coauthored by 18 representatives, adopted in first reading on March 24, 2025.)

Provides that, on or before July 1, 2025, each law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement protocols to administer drug and alcohol testing to a law enforcement officer immediately after the law enforcement officer uses deadly force in the pursuit or apprehension of an individual.

Maddy summaryHR 25 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Ray Gaddis for his induction into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic honor. The bill serves as a formal acknowledgment of Gaddis's contributions to soccer in Indiana, with no binding requirements or financial impact. As a procedural resolution, it follows standard legislative practice for honoring individuals.

Maddy summaryHCR 27 is a symbolic resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "Indiana Senior Day" at the Indiana Statehouse. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group with policy changes; it simply recognizes seniors through a formal statehouse observance. The resolution has no funding requirements or regulatory mechanisms, as it is purely commemorative. This procedural bill has moved through initial readings but does not alter existing policies or obligations.