Sen. Andy Zay

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 17) is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the historical significance of the Potawatomi-Miami Trail. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals, groups, or policies - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing the trail's historical importance. The resolution was introduced by multiple senators and passed unanimously via voice vote on January 30, 2025. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect or practical policy impact.

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 the city of New Haven 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 five years of the approval of relocation. Provides for distribution of supplemental wagering tax revenue and wagering tax revenue after the relocation of gaming operations. Establishes the together for tomorrow commission (commission). Specifies members to the commission. Specifies the purposes of the commission.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator David Vinzant upon his retirement from the Senate. It was adopted unanimously by the Senate on January 27, 2025, as a formal recognition of his service. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any constituents - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summarySB 297 allows film and media production companies to transfer all or part of their state tax credit to another entity, such as a third party or investor. This change directly affects production businesses that qualify for the tax credit, enabling them to monetize unused credits by selling or assigning them. The key mechanism is creating a new option for taxpayers to utilize the credit flexibly, rather than requiring them to use it solely for their own tax liability. The bill does not alter the credit amount or eligibility rules for production companies. It is currently under review by the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee.

Prohibits a person from knowingly or intentionally: (1) prescribing or possessing an abortion inducing drug; or (2) sending an abortion inducing drug to a person located in Indiana, if the person located in Indiana possesses the abortion inducing drug. Provides that each offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a Level 6 felony for subsequent offenses. Establishes a defense to possessing an abortion inducing drug. Provides for the discipline of a practitioner for a violation. Prohibits a nonprofit organization in Indiana from providing or offering to provide financial assistance to pay for, offset the cost of, or reimburse the cost of an abortion inducing drug. Gives the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction of actions concerning abortion inducing drugs. Requires a woman who is pregnant as a result of rape or incest to provide to her physician an affidavit attesting to the rape or incest before the physician performs the abortion. Prohibits state employee health plans, the state Medicaid program, policies of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance contracts from providing coverage for an abortion inducing drug. Makes conforming amendments.

Defines "PFAS chemicals" and requires the environmental rules board to use the definition in certain rules concerning industrial processes and research and development.

Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state from assisting an individual in seeking or obtaining an abortion. Allows for the state or a political subdivision to inform an individual of alternatives to an abortion.

Maddy summarySB 303 would change state tax law by defining a fetus as a "dependent child" for the purpose of claiming state tax exemptions on adjusted gross income. This means taxpayers who claim a dependent child on their state tax return could include a fetus as a qualifying dependent. The bill directly affects individuals filing state income taxes who seek to claim dependent exemptions, altering the eligibility criteria for these tax adjustments. The bill is currently pending review by the Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy after its introduction on January 13, 2025.

Provides that intimidation is a Level 6 felony if the subject of the threat is a public school, a state accredited nonpublic school, or a charter school.

Establishes the saving rural Indiana program (program) for the purpose of building additional local capacity allowing innovative communities to create solutions for challenges facing rural Indiana. Establishes the saving rural Indiana matching grant fund to carry out the purpose of the program.