Sen. J.D. Ford

Co-sponsor SCR 19

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing First Lady Susan Bayh.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing First Lady Susan Bayh.

Passed Apr 14, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 49

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizing the 165th anniversary of the Theta Chi Fraternity.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the 165th anniversary of the Theta Chi Fraternity and its continuing mission of philanthropy and brotherhood.

Passed Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 44

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Steven J. Jacob.

A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Steven J. Jacob.

Passed Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1177

Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Strategic plan on dementia.

Requires the division of aging (division) to develop a strategic plan concerning dementia in Indiana. Requires the division to submit an annual report to the general assembly concerning the dementia strategic plan and the outcomes of implementing the dementia strategic plan.

Signed into law Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1384

Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Civics education.

Requires, not later than July 1, 2022, the state board of education, in coordination with the department of education, to establish standards for civics education. Establishes the: (1) Indiana civic education commission; and (2) duties of the commission. Provides that each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall require each student to successfully complete in grade 6, 7, or 8 one semester of a civics education course. Provides that the civics education standards in effect on July 2, 2022, may only be changed by the express authorization of the general assembly.

Signed into law Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 91

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program.

Extends the expiration date of the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. Provides that certain: (1) billing documentation; or (2) attendance documentation; may be used to authenticate the receipt of hyperbaric oxygen treatments for the purpose of payment approval by the department of veterans' affairs. Removes a provision that requires the state department of health to request proposals concerning hyperbaric oxygen treatment from certain geographic areas of Indiana. Specifies that a certain appropriation does not revert to the state general fund until July 1, 2025.

Signed into law Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Primary SR 41

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring the Senate Democratic Caucus Interns.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize and honor the Senate Democratic Caucus Interns for their service during the First Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty Second Indiana General Assembly.

Passed Apr 6, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 33

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Honoring Dr. Kristina Box.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Kristina Box.

Passed Apr 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1111

Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Highway extension and research program.

Provides that local officials are required to attend any school or course conducted for local officials within the first two years of their initial term, but may (rather than shall) attend any school or course conducted for local officials after initial attendance. Provides that the county fiscal body shall appropriate sufficient funds to pay local officials a per diem for expenses for each day or part of a day the member is in attendance at any school or course conducted for local officials, and mileage at a rate determined by the county fiscal body for each mile traveled to attend the school.

Signed into law Apr 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 2

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Funding for virtual instruction in public schools.

Establishes a definition of "virtual instruction" for purposes of determining a school corporation's basic tuition support using the: (1) 2020 fall count; and (2) 2021 spring count; of average daily membership.

Signed into law Apr 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor