Provides that the fiscal body of the town of Ellettsville (town) may, not later than December 31, 2025, adopt an ordinance to receive revenue collected from the food and beverage tax. Specifies the distribution of revenue. Provides that the ordinance must specify that the town's collection of the revenue terminates not later than July 1, 2027. Authorizes LaGrange County to impose an innkeeper's tax to replace the innkeeper's tax the county currently imposes under the uniform innkeeper's tax law. Allows a maximum tax rate of 8%. Allows the city of Shelbyville to impose a food and beverage tax. Allows Brown County to impose its innkeeper's tax at a rate that does not exceed 8% (instead of 5% under current law) under its enabling statute. Reallocates the amounts of revenue received from the Vanderburgh County innkeeper's tax to be deposited in the convention and visitor promotion fund, the tourism capital improvement fund, and the convention center operating, capital improvement, and financial incentive fund. Authorizes Delaware County to increase the county's innkeeper's tax rate from 5% to not more than 8% under the uniform innkeeper's tax statute.
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A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the West Baden Renewal Project for its efforts in restoring the West Baden (Colored) First Baptist Church in West Baden Springs, Indiana.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 14), not a policy bill. It formally honors Bella Bauer, founder of the Purple Project, for her advocacy work supporting children and teens with epilepsy. The resolution expresses legislative recognition of her contributions but does not create any new laws or affect any policies or individuals.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 3) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Jean Breaux. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it solely serves to memorialize her life and service. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 6, 2025, with multiple senators as authors and coauthors. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legislative or regulatory impact.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 22) formally honors Asra Hussain through a symbolic gesture by the state legislature. It does not create new laws, impose obligations, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement recognizing Asra Hussain's contributions or service, as determined by the legislators who sponsored it. (Note: Memorial resolutions like this are procedural and do not alter state law or impact constituents directly.)
Maddy summaryHCR 16 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bruce Haines for his retirement from the Fort Wayne Public Broadcasting Service. It formally recognizes his service and contributions to the organization through a joint expression of appreciation from both legislative chambers. This resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a commemorative gesture. The bill was introduced in the House and adopted via voice vote in early February 2025.
Authorizes a county fiscal body to adopt an ordinance to establish a property tax payment deferral program (program). Provides that a qualified individual participating in the program may defer the payment of part of the property taxes that would otherwise be due on a homestead. Defines "qualified individual". Provides that property taxes deferred under the program are due after the occurrence of a deferral termination event. Provides that the maximum amount of taxes that may be deferred cumulatively year over year may not exceed $10,000.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 18) is a ceremonial measure honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally recognizes their contributions through a Senate resolution. The resolution was introduced by Senator Goode and adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 3, 2025, with broad bipartisan support from 40+ senators. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 2) honoring Senator Mark Messmer for his service in the Indiana Senate upon his retirement. It formally recognizes his contributions through a symbolic gesture adopted by the full Senate via voice vote on February 3, 2025. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a procedural acknowledgment of his retirement.
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.