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 summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 53) formally honors Dr. David Marcotte for his service at the Indiana Urban Schools Association (IUSA) upon his retirement. It is a symbolic gesture by the Indiana Senate, authored by Senator Ford J.D. and co-authored by multiple senators, to recognize his contributions to urban education. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a commemorative action with no direct impact on constituents or legislation.
Maddy summaryHB 1102 removes a restriction that previously prevented school corporations (like public school districts) from contracting with religiously affiliated nonprofit preschool programs. This change directly affects school districts and religious nonprofits by allowing them to enter into formal agreements for preschool services. The key mechanism eliminates the existing language blocking such contracts, enabling school corporations to partner with faith-based preschool providers under the same terms as other approved programs. The bill became law on April 3, 2025, after final approval by the governor.
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.
Maddy summaryHB 1016 requires that each county school safety commission include a fire chief or their designated representative as a voting member. This procedural bill directly affects county-level school safety commissions by mandating fire department representation on their boards. It does not change school safety policies but ensures fire safety expertise is formally integrated into commission decision-making. The bill became law on April 3, 2025, after gubernatorial approval.
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.
Allows counties that meet certain criteria to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $1 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into certain state parks and recreation areas. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on an annual state park pass holder. Requires the department to collect and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the surcharge collected is to be used for certain purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 52) honoring Hendricks County Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar. It formally memorializes Deputy Fislar's service and sacrifice through a resolution adopted by the Indiana Senate. The resolution was authored by Senator Clark and co-sponsored by numerous senators, reflecting broad legislative support for this tribute. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
