Sen. Eric Bassler

Maddy summarySCR 15 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Indiana 4-H and designating February 11, 2025, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse. It directly recognizes the Indiana 4-H organization and its youth development work. The resolution has no binding policy impact and serves only to formally acknowledge the group's contributions. It passed unanimously in both chambers with no substantive provisions.

Provides that an employer who is a member in good standing with the Small Business Aid, Inc., and provides a substitute system of worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation as established by the Small Business Aid, Inc., is not required to seek the approval of the worker's compensation board in order to provide the substitute system of compensation in lieu of compensation and insurance provided under the worker's compensation and worker's occupational diseases compensation laws. Makes corresponding changes.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the West Baden Renewal Project for its efforts in restoring the West Baden (Colored) First Baptist Church in West Baden Springs, Indiana.

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.)

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.