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.)
Provides that a child of a disabled veteran may be eligible for a tuition exemption if the person's mother or father served in the armed forces of the United States. (Current law requires the person's mother or father to serve in the armed forces of the United States during a war or perform duty equally hazardous that was recognized by the award of a service or campaign medal of the United States.) Repeals a provision that reduces a child of a disabled veteran tuition exemption if the individual's father or mother suffered a disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs with a rating of less than 80%.
Requires Medicaid reimbursement for outpatient covered services at a hospital to be at the same reimbursement rate as that provided for the equivalent services at a physician's office. Provides exceptions. Requires specified reporting by hospitals and physicians to the office of the attorney general concerning: (1) a merger or acquisition of a physician group practice; and (2) employment of a physician. Requires the department of insurance to submit a report to the general assembly concerning the advisability and feasibility of expanding site neutral reimbursement to commercial health insurance.
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.
Changes the legislative session cycle beginning in 2026 to: (1) eliminate the second regular session of the general assembly; and (2) require a regular session of the general assembly to adjourn sine die not later than May 15 of any odd-numbered year thereafter. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Provides that a person operating a business on a property may be compensated for business losses resulting from a condemnation of the property. Provides that a municipality may not acquire property using an alternative condemnation procedure if the municipality is notified of the person's intent to claim compensation for business losses.
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.
