A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Jadin O'Brien for winning her third consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) pentathlon championship.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the New Palestine High School football team on winning the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 4A state championship title.
Maddy summaryHB 1380 (Public Law 63) clarifies that the supplemental registration fee for electric vehicles does not apply to motor driven cycles, such as e-bikes or small electric scooters. This change directly affects owners of these smaller electric vehicles by exempting them from the standard EV registration fee. The bill amends existing fee structure language to explicitly exclude motor driven cycles from the fee requirement. It was signed into law by the Governor on April 10, 2025, and does not alter fees for standard electric cars or trucks.
Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program.
Provides that not later than March 1, 2026, the department of administration (department) may issue a request for information for purposes of exploring how the use of blockchain technology could be used by a state agency to: (1) achieve greater cost efficiency and cost effectiveness; and (2) improve consumer convenience, experience, data security, and data privacy. Requires the department to compile a report concerning the request for information and submit the report to the legislative council not later than October 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 1297 establishes the "yellow dot" motor vehicle medical information program, creating a voluntary system for drivers with certain medical conditions. Participants can add a yellow dot indicator to their license plates to signal to emergency responders that they have a medical condition requiring special attention. This program directly affects drivers who choose to enroll and impacts first responders during traffic incidents. The law takes effect upon the governor's signature, making it Public Law 59 as of April 10, 2025.
Changes certain references from "auditor of state" to: (1) "state comptroller (referred to as "auditor of state" in the Constitution of the State of Indiana)"; or (2) "state comptroller (auditor of state)". Requires "state comptroller (auditor of state)" to be listed on the 2026 general election ballot.
Maddy summarySCR 36 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of recognition for the Roundtable's work in mental health advocacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy changes.
Establishes the office of entrepreneurship and innovation (office). Requires the office to: (1) develop and administer programs to support the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Indiana; (2) direct and oversee programs and sources of funding related to the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in Indiana; (3) work to strengthen policies and programs supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in Indiana; (4) coordinate with state agencies and other state funded entities to align services and programs related to entrepreneurship and starting and scaling a business; (5) work with funded entities on identifying strategies and metrics around the disbursement of funds to measure funds reaching rural communities and other underrepresented socioeconomic communities; (6) work with stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship to enhance learning and skills, provide technical support, and expand access to resources for entrepreneurs across Indiana; and (7) develop and administer programs to support and encourage youth entrepreneurship, including supporting students and teachers in fostering entrepreneurial skills.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 56) is a symbolic Senate Resolution honoring Judge Terry A. Crone upon his retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial expression of recognition from the Indiana Senate. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and adopted unanimously by voice vote on April 8, 2025, with broad bipartisan support from 40 senators. It directly affects no individuals or groups through policy changes, serving only as a formal tribute to Judge Crone's service.
