Sen. Vaneta Becker

Co-sponsor SR 8

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Mary Lemieux.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Mary Lemieux for her years of service as a doorkeeper for the Indiana Senate.

Passed Feb 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 10

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Senator Michael Griffin.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Michael Griffin for his service to the Indiana Senate and the constituents of Senate District 1.

Passed Feb 2, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 9

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Recognizing St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the humanitarian efforts of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the Supporting Action For Emergency Responses (SAFER) Ukraine program.

Passed Jan 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 3

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing late Governor Kernan.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the late Governor Joe Kernan and urging the Indiana Department of Administration to place a memorial bust of Governor Kernan within the State Capitol.

Passed Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 10

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Twenty-first century scholars program.

Requires each public, charter, and state accredited nonpublic school to notify students who are enrolled at the school and their parents of the qualifications for and requirements of the twenty-first century scholars program while the student is in grade 7 and grade 8.

In committee Jan 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 230

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Sales tax exemption for adult diapers.

Provides that the sale of adult diapers is exempt from the state gross retail tax.

In committee Jan 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 3

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring women veterans.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana's women veterans.

Passed Jan 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 341

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Twenty-first century scholars program.

Amends certain qualifications for eligibility to participate in the twenty-first century scholars program.

In committee Jan 12, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 155

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Human trafficking.

Modifies the definition of "protected person" for purposes of the admission of a statement or videotape of an individual who is less than 14 years of age at the time of the offense but less than 18 years of age at the time of trial. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) pays, or offers or agrees to pay, money or other property; or (2) offers a benefit; for a human trafficking victim with the specific intent to induce or obtain the product or act for which the human trafficking victim was trafficked commits human trafficking, a Level 4 felony. Specifies that consent by the human trafficking victim is not a defense to a prosecution. Requires law enforcement agencies to report human trafficking investigations to the attorney general within 30 days after an investigation begins. Makes a technical correction.

Signed into law Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1137

Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor

Protective orders.

Provides that an order for protection issued ex parte or upon notice and a hearing, or a modification of an order for protection issued ex parte or upon notice and a hearing, is effective: (1) for two years after the date of issuance; or (2) indefinitely after the date of issuance if the respondent is a sex or violent offender and is required to register as a lifetime sex or violent offender and the petitioner was the victim of the crime that resulted in the requirement that the respondent register as a lifetime sex or violent offender. Requires a respondent who is subject to an indefinite order for protection to request a hearing in objection to the order of protection within 30 days of the order being issued. Allows any party to request a hearing on a two year order for protection at any time. Provides that a person may only request one judicial review hearing on a protection order.

Signed into law Mar 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor