Sen. Ed Charbonneau

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.

Provides that a person that owns or is the lessee of a parcel of land at an intersection of two county, municipal, or township roads that is not controlled by a traffic signal shall maintain a line of sight area at the intersection. Provides that the land contained within the line of sight area must not contain any: (1) grass, weeds, agricultural crops, bushes, shrubs, vines, plants, or any other vegetation; or (2) structures, signs, fences, walls, or obstructions that are owned or controlled by the property owner or a lessee of the property owner; that exceed a height of three feet. Requires a unit to provide written notice to the owner of record of the parcel of land if the unit determines there are obstructions in the line of sight area. Allows a unit to take corrective action to remove obstructions in the line of sight area.

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 Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the State Road 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge".

Maddy summarySR 35 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the life of Senator Dennis Neary. Authored by Senators Pol, Yoder, Hunley, and coauthored by 24 other senators, it passed unanimously with a standing vote on April 3, 2025. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it serves solely as a formal tribute to a deceased senator. It directly affects no individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.