A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the New Palestine High School football team on winning the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 4A state championship title.
Provides veteran empowerment protections. Provides that a person may not represent a veteran regarding a veterans' benefits matter unless the person meets certain requirements. Provides that a person that advises, assists, or consults with an individual regarding veterans' benefits matters for a fee: (1) may not use international call centers or data centers for processing veterans' personal information; (2) may not use a veteran's personal log-in, username, or password information to access the veteran's medical, financial, or government benefits information; (3) must ensure that before any individual may have access to veterans' medical or financial information the individual must undergo a national criminal history background check; and (4) shall comply with certain federal regulations. Provides that a violation of the act constitutes a prohibited consumer sale.
Exempts military pay for members of the United States Space Force, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps from the individual income tax. Exempts military pay earned by members of an active component of the United States Space Force, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps from the individual income tax. Adds members of the United States Space Force, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps for purposes of eligibility for the income tax deduction for income from military retirement or survivor's benefits.
Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program.
Provides that it is the continuing policy of the state to recognize natural gas and propane as "clean energy" or "green energy" for purposes of any state or federal program that provides funding or other incentives for: (1) clean energy initiatives or projects; (2) green energy initiatives or projects; or (3) any similarly designated initiatives or projects; in Indiana. Defines "clean energy" or "green energy" for these purposes. Specifies that the term: (1) includes natural gas and propane, wind energy, solar energy, photovoltaic cells and panels, hydropower, fuel cells, hydrogen, geothermal energy, and nuclear energy; and (2) does not affect certain existing definitions set forth in the Indiana Code.
Maddy summarySB 484 establishes standardized requirements for written agreements between recreational vehicle (RV) dealers and customers in Indiana. It directly affects RV dealers selling vehicles and customers purchasing them, mandating specific terms in sales contracts. The bill requires dealers to include clear, standardized provisions in all RV sale agreements to ensure transparency. These changes align Indiana's RV dealer regulations with existing legal standards, making the process more consistent for buyers and sellers. The law became effective upon the Governor's signature on April 9, 2025.
Maddy summarySCR 36 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or organizations. The resolution serves as a formal expression of recognition for the Roundtable's work in mental health advocacy. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 56) is a symbolic Senate Resolution honoring Judge Terry A. Crone upon his retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial expression of recognition from the Indiana Senate. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and adopted unanimously by voice vote on April 8, 2025, with broad bipartisan support from 40 senators. It directly affects no individuals or groups through policy changes, serving only as a formal tribute to Judge Crone's service.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 54) recognizing Judge Patricia A. Riley's service upon her retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or people beyond formally honoring her retirement. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and unanimously adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2025. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for her judicial career.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress and the President of the United States to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ban on vented gas cans.
