Sen. Greg Walker

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.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 48) formally recognizes the link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide among military personnel and veterans. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of this critical issue affecting service members and veterans. The resolution was introduced by multiple senators and unanimously adopted in its first reading. It directly addresses the military and veteran communities by highlighting a recognized health concern.

Provides that the department of workforce development may establish a reemployment skills training pilot program (pilot program) to supplement an individual's receipt of weekly unemployment benefits. If a pilot program is established, would establish a reemployment skills training pilot program fund for the purpose of funding the program. Specifies program requirements for participants and eligible providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 40) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bobby Pruett. It formally recognizes his service and contributions, likely in a military or civic capacity, though the resolution itself does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was introduced by Senators Garten and Maxwell and adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025, with numerous senators adding their support as co-authors. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Dr. David Bowden and was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 17, 2025, with 37 senators coauthoring it. It recognizes Dr. Bowden's contributions but does not create any new laws or affect specific policies. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The measure serves solely to acknowledge Dr. Bowden's service through formal Senate recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 43) symbolically recognizes April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or programs. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Senate to highlight Parkinson's disease awareness and support. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy impact.

Maddy summarySCR 4 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Indianapolis Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. It formally recognizes the organization's community work and contributions. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature. The resolution was introduced by Senator Jackson L and co-authored by multiple senators.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 38) formally honors Dr. Crystal Reynolds for her contributions, without creating any legal requirements or policy changes. It is a non-binding symbolic gesture recognizing her work, as is typical for commemorative resolutions. The resolution was introduced by Senator Goode and adopted unanimously by voice vote on March 6, 2025. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legislative action, as it serves only to express legislative recognition.

Maddy summarySR 27 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Senator Earline Rogers. It serves as a formal tribute to her service and does not create any new laws or affect policy. This resolution has no substantive provisions or impact beyond expressing recognition.