Sen. Chris Garten

Primary HCR 35

Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Urging the Indiana War Memorials Commission to study and propose the construction of a suitable monument to the men and women of Indiana who died in the service of their country in the global war on terrorism.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana War Memorials Commission to study and propose the construction of a suitable monument to the men and women of Indiana who died in the service of their country in the global war on terrorism.

Passed Mar 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1013

Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

State fossil.

Designates the mastodon as the official state fossil of Indiana.

Signed into law Mar 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 247

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Report on 911 and regionalized trauma systems.

Requires the department of homeland security, the state department of health, the integrated public safety commission, and the statewide 911 board to make recommendations before November 1, 2022, to the general assembly regarding: (1) improving emergency medical services response through increased interoperability of the 911 system; and (2) the effectiveness of regionalized trauma systems and the systems' impact on patient care.

Signed into law Mar 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 264

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Administrative rules review task force.

Establishes the administrative rules review task force (task force). Describes the duties required of the task force.

Signed into law Mar 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SCR 44

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating Commander Douglas A. Robb.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Commander Douglas A. Robb, United States Navy, upon his assumption of command over the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111).

Passed Mar 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 35

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy.

Passed Feb 28, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 34

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Corporal Kelsee Lainhart.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Corporal Kelsee Lainhart of the United States Marine Corps for her valiant service during the evacuation of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Passed Feb 28, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 4

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association.

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.

Passed Feb 28, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 6

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on I-65 over the Wabash River as the "Captain Ronald D. Gutwein Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on I-65 over the Wabash River as the "Captain Ronald D. Gutwein Memorial Bridge".

Passed Feb 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1077

Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Firearms matters.

Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places. Allows a resident of Indiana to obtain in certain circumstances a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes theft of a firearm a Level 5 felony. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments and repeals obsolete provisions.

Passed Feb 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track