Provides that: (1) a public utility that provides electric utility service in Indiana (public utility) may not enter into an agreement to sell a coal fired electric generation facility (coal facility) that the public utility plans to retire unless the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) approves the agreement; and (2) a person that purchases from a public utility, under an agreement approved by the IURC, a coal facility that the public utility plans to retire is not a public utility for purposes of IURC jurisdiction solely by reason of the person's operation of the coal facility. Provides that the rates and charges of a public utility, other than a cooperatively owned public utility, may not include any recovery of, or earnings on, the capital costs associated with the construction of an electric generation facility that is built, in whole or in part, to replace the electricity generated from a coal facility retired by the public utility after December 31, 2028, unless the IURC determines that the public utility: (1) made a good faith effort to sell the coal facility to another person; and (2) either: (A) accepted a reasonable offer to purchase the coal facility; or (B) was not able to sell the coal facility for a reason beyond the public utility's reasonable control. Sets forth factors the IURC must consider in determining whether: (1) the public utility made a good faith effort to sell the coal facility; and (2) an offer to purchase a coal facility was reasonable. Provides that the IURC may preapprove a procedure for a public utility's solicitation and review of offers for purchase of a coal facility the public utility plans to retire that, if used by a public utility to sell the coal facility, satisfies the requirements for: (1) a good faith effort to sell the coal facility; and (2) acceptance of a reasonable offer for the coal facility. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, the IURC shall require a public utility, other than a cooperatively owned public utility, to purchase electricity generated by a coal facility that: (1) was acquired from a public utility through an agreement approved by the IURC; and (2) but for the sale of the coal facility, would have been retired by the public utility. Provides that prior to the proposed retirement date for a coal facility, the IURC may determine the avoided cost and other terms and conditions for the purchase of electricity from the coal facility in order to allow potential purchasers of the coal facility to know this information before entering into an agreement to purchase the coal facility.
Sen. Greg Goode
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Provides that for purposes of the open door law, if a public agency has a website the governing body of the public agency shall provide public notice of meetings by posting a copy of the notice on the public agency's main website.
Permits a beer, liquor, or wine dealer that is the proprietor of a drug store (which includes a pharmacy within a grocery or big box store) to sell certain alcoholic beverages for curbside pickup. Allows all wine dealers to deliver wine under certain circumstances. Allows alcoholic beverage dealers to make deliveries to customers using a common carrier. Creates a delivery service permit to allow an operator of a third party delivery service to arrange for delivery of alcoholic beverages ordered by consumers: (1) from retailers; and (2) through the operator's computer platform. Creates a delivery agent permit to allow an employee or independent contractor of a third party delivery service to deliver alcoholic beverages picked up from a retailer to the consumer's residence. Requires a delivery agent to complete alcohol server training. Exempts delivery agent permittees from permit restrictions imposed due to tax delinquency. Establishes a fee of: (1) $500 for a delivery service permit; and (2) $45 for a delivery agent permit.
Changes the membership of the semiquincentennial commission (commission). Requires the department of natural resources to provide staff support to the commission beginning June 1, 2025. Designates Indiana's United States Senators as honorary co-chairpersons of the commission. Establishes the semiquincentennial advisory committee to advise the commission on carrying out the commission's duties. Repeals the statute specifying the duties of the commission under current law. Specifies that the commission's duties are to do the following: (1) Plan, develop, and conduct at least one event in each Indiana state park before June 30, 2027, in commemoration of the semiquincentennial. (2) Promote programs developed by state agencies, municipalities, school corporations, and Indiana's colleges and universities that commemorate the semiquincentennial. Makes conforming changes. Extends the commission law until July 1, 2027. Makes an appropriation.
Maddy summarySB 375, titled "Dietitian Licensure Compact," would adopt a multi-state agreement allowing licensed dietitians in participating states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. This bill directly affects registered dietitians seeking to work in multiple states and the healthcare systems serving patients in those states. The key mechanism is mutual recognition of licenses among states that join the compact, streamlining practice for professionals and expanding access to dietetic services. If enacted, it would align this state with other participating states under the existing national licensure compact framework.
Maddy summarySB 376 increases the discount cigarette distributors receive on tax stamps from $0.02 to $0.05 per stamp. This directly affects cigarette distributors by raising their per-stamp discount rate. The key provision adjusts the existing discount amount applied to cigarette tax revenue collection. The bill modifies the financial terms for tax stamp processing without changing the underlying tax rate.
Establishes a community corrections commissary fund (fund). Provides that the director of the community corrections program, or the director's designee, shall deposit all money from a commissary that sells merchandise to participants in the particular community corrections program into the fund. Provides that a community corrections officer may sell merchandise from a commissary to a participant of the community corrections program. Provides that the director of a residential community corrections program, or the director's designee, may receive confidential information from the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking (INSPECT) program.
Requires a home health agency or personal services agency to run a criminal background check on certain employees on an annual basis. Increases the judgment against a home health agency or personal services agency when an employee who has been convicted of a crime prohibiting the individual's employment by the home health agency or personal services agency provides care that results in the death of a patient or client.
Provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians. Specifies certain individuals who are not required to be licensed. Establishes the board of naturopathic medicine (board). Establishes license requirements. Requires licensed naturopathic physicians to obtain continuing education for license renewal. Establishes the naturopathic formulary council to establish a formulary for naturopathic physicians. Establishes the childbirth attendance advisory commission to provide recommendations concerning the practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance. Provides that an individual who is not licensed may not use certain descriptions, titles, or initials to indicate or imply that the individual is a licensed naturopathic physician. Establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 1) honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch for her service upon her retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture recognizing her role. The resolution was introduced by Senators Bray and Yoder, adopted unanimously by voice vote on January 8, 2025, and has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents.