Sen. Scott Baldwin

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 54) recognizing Judge Patricia A. Riley's service upon her retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or people beyond formally honoring her retirement. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and unanimously adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2025. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for her judicial career.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the State Road 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge".

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 person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or their agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or the other person's agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

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 summarySB 314 provides tax exemptions for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Game and related ancillary events when held in Indiana. This law directly affects the WNBA event organizers and businesses hosting associated activities during the game. The bill exempts these specific events from certain state taxes, creating a temporary tax relief measure for the duration of the game and its supporting activities in the state. The law became effective April 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.