Sen. Liz Brown

Maddy summarySR 35 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the life of Senator Dennis Neary. Authored by Senators Pol, Yoder, Hunley, and coauthored by 24 other senators, it passed unanimously with a standing vote on April 3, 2025. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it serves solely as a formal tribute to a deceased senator. It directly affects no individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.

Provides that a registration or certificate of a birth or stillbirth is open to public inspection and copying upon the request of any person that occurs 99 years (instead of 75 years) after the record is created.

Requires the following to be included in a custody order: (1) a trial court shall include the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the custody order is based; and (2) an appellate decision shall include the facts upon which the appellate court relied to affirm or reverse an order.

Maddy summarySCR 25 is a concurrent resolution honoring all Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers in Indiana. It specifically recognizes EMS personnel who lost their lives while serving in the line of duty. This resolution does not create new laws or benefits; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Indiana legislature. The resolution was adopted by the House with a voice vote and is now moving through the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 52) honoring Hendricks County Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar. It formally memorializes Deputy Fislar's service and sacrifice through a resolution adopted by the Indiana Senate. The resolution was authored by Senator Clark and co-sponsored by numerous senators, reflecting broad legislative support for this tribute. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 48) formally recognizes the link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide among military personnel and veterans. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of this critical issue affecting service members and veterans. The resolution was introduced by multiple senators and unanimously adopted in its first reading. It directly addresses the military and veteran communities by highlighting a recognized health concern.

Creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile delinquency proceedings on Indiana military property.

Maddy summarySCR 31 is a concurrent resolution recognizing Allen County's 200th anniversary (bicentennial). It formally acknowledges the historical milestone of Allen County, Indiana, without creating new laws or affecting any specific policies, people, or programs. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose requirements or change existing regulations. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Heine and passed its first reading with a voice vote on March 25, 2025.

Provides that the department of workforce development may establish a reemployment skills training pilot program (pilot program) to supplement an individual's receipt of weekly unemployment benefits. If a pilot program is established, would establish a reemployment skills training pilot program fund for the purpose of funding the program. Specifies program requirements for participants and eligible providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 40) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bobby Pruett. It formally recognizes his service and contributions, likely in a military or civic capacity, though the resolution itself does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was introduced by Senators Garten and Maxwell and adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025, with numerous senators adding their support as co-authors. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.