A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 2026 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 38) honoring Senator Kyle Walker for his service in the Indiana Senate upon his retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Senate. The resolution was unanimously adopted by voice vote on February 9, 2026, with broad bipartisan support from 44 senators as co-authors.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 17) honors the late State Senator Richard D. Young, Jr., who served Indiana's District 47 for decades, including as Senate Minority Leader. The resolution memorializes his lifetime of service to his community and the State of Indiana, acknowledging his roles as a legislator, rural caucus co-founder, and longtime Crawford County official. It directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to his widow, Ashira Young. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or procedural mechanisms beyond formal recognition.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the stretch of State Road 45 that is between College Avenue and Fee Lane in Bloomington the “Bob Knight Memorial Way”.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 6) honoring Dr. Erica Graham for her work advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention efforts in Indiana. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Indiana Senate. The resolution was authored by Senator Hunley and adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 3, 2026, with broad bipartisan support.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 23) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Nancy Nugent. It does not create new laws or affect policies; instead, it formally memorializes her contributions. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 3, 2026, with Senator Maxwell as the author and 42 senators as co-authors.
Maddy summaryHCR 6 is a symbolic resolution designating January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect individuals or organizations - its purpose is solely to raise public awareness about human trafficking through official recognition. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee in early 2026. As a concurrent resolution, it requires no legislative action to take effect.
Authorizes alkaline hydrolysis as a lawful method of animal remains disposal in Indiana. Requires the state board of animal health to adopt standards for construction, operation, and biosecurity of alkaline hydrolysis. Requires the Indiana department of environmental management to adopt various regulations on alkaline hydrolysis. Defines zoning powers of a local unit regulating the disposal plant performing alkaline hydrolysis.
Provides that the licensed owner of the riverboat located in the city of Rising Sun (licensed owner) may relocate gaming operations to a casino in Allen County or Fort Wayne if certain conditions are met. Requires the licensed owner to pay a fee of $50,000,000 if the licensed owner sells or transfers the licensed owner's interest in the licensed owner's license within 10 years of the approval of relocation. Provides for the distribution of wagering tax revenue and supplemental wagering tax revenue from a casino in Allen County or Fort Wayne. Provides that a board is established for the purpose of making collaborative decisions for tax revenue.
Provides that a physician and a hospital, a parent company of a hospital, an affiliated manager of a hospital, or a hospital system may not enter into a noncompete agreement on or after July 1, 2025.
