Sen. Vaneta Becker

Co-sponsor SB 213

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Advanced practice registered nurses.

Removes the requirements that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Repeals law concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.

In committee Feb 20, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 335

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Climate solutions task force.

Establishes the climate solutions task force (task force) to review issues related to sustainable and clean energy solutions. Sets forth membership, and requires the task force to issue a report to the general assembly and the governor not later than November 1, 2024.

In committee Feb 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 15

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Indiana 4-H.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 7, 2023, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse.

Passed Feb 16, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 461

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Short term rentals.

Permits a unit to charge a $25 annual short term rental inspection fee.

In committee Feb 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 49

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Removes the requirement that a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) must be in the immediate presence of a physician to administer anesthesia. Allows a CRNA to administer anesthesia under the direction of a podiatrist or dentist. (Under current law, a CRNA may administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.)

In committee Feb 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 396

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Contracting of Medicaid services.

Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to require, as part of the office's initial contract for a specified risk based managed care program, a managed care organization to subcontract at least 75% of the specified services and programs to a home and community based entity for the duration of the contract. Allows for exceptions in specified circumstances.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 169

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Grants for ambulance purchase.

Establishes the rural community ambulance grant pilot program and fund. Provides that the program and fund are administered by the emergency medical services commission (commission). Provides that the commission shall award grants on a competitive basis. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 241

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Reporting requirements for electric vehicles.

Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to submit a report annually to the Indiana utility regulatory commission that includes information regarding the number of electric vehicles registered by county.

Passed Feb 7, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 11

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council.

Passed Feb 7, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 153

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Pharmacist contraceptive prescriptions.

Allows pharmacists who meet certain requirements to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives (contraceptives). Establishes requirements for pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptives. Requires the Indiana board of pharmacy (board) to adopt rules. Requires health plans to provide coverage for contraceptives and certain services. Establishes an exception for nonprofit religious employers. Requires the board to issue an annual report to the legislative council.

In committee Feb 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track