GOP Indiana lawmaker joins race to replace Congressman Banks
A Republican state senator entered the race Thursday to replace Rep. Jim Banks in the northeastern Indiana congressional seat that Banks is giving up for his bid to join the U.S. Senate.
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Indiana lawmakers discard immigrant driving cards proposal
Indiana lawmakers have sidelined a proposal that would have allowed immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.
Indiana lawmakers advance ban on all gender-affirming care
A bill that now moves to the full state Senate would ban all gender-affirming care for Indiana minors.
Indiana Senate approves doctor noncompete ban
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a ban on physician noncompete agreements, a top Senate GOP priority and one of several bills meant to lower the cost of health care. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
State senator Young removed from Judiciary Committee
Indianapolis Republican Sen. Michael Young has been removed from the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee and replaced by Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
Proposal advances for Indiana driving cards for immigrants
Indiana lawmakers pushed ahead for the first time on Tuesday a proposal that would allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.
Bill clarifying limits on child sex abuse victim depositions gets unanimous support from IN Senate
A bill designed to reinforce an existing law strongly limiting a defendant’s ability to take the deposition of an alleged child sex abuse victim unanimously passed the Indiana Senate on Monday.
Doctors ask lawmakers to free them from noncompete agreements
A flurry of disputes have been raging across the country in recent years over noncompete agreements, which have largely favored hospitals, medical groups and other employers. But the tide could be shifting.
Senate Judiciary considers 3 bills to add judicial officers in Delaware, Elkhart, Dubois counties
Three bills requesting additional judicial officers in three counties were heard by the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday but have not yet been voted on.
Bad-landlords measure gets unanimous Senate committee support
A measure allowing utility companies to ask courts to appoint receivers over certain landlords behind on their utility bills passed unanimously out of an Indiana Senate committee Thursday.
Bill denying bail to ‘substantial risks’ passes Indiana Senate
A bill that would further limit the right to bail passed the Indiana Senate on Thursday.
Bill clarifying limits on child sex abuse victim depositions clears IN Senate committee
Continuing a conversation that began in 2020, an Indiana Senate committee has endorsed a bill that would further clarify the restriction on depositions of alleged child sex abuse victims.
Indiana Senate panel advances bill to prohibit non-compete agreements for physicians
An Indiana Senate panel voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would prohibit non-compete agreements between physicians and their employers.
Resolution to deny bail in ‘substantial risk’ cases headed for final Senate vote after amendments fail
The Indiana Senate heard two amendments Tuesday to a resolution that would limit the right to bail, but neither passed.
Throwing stars, EMS services, food and beverage tax bills moving through Indiana Legislature
Dozens of bills are already advancing through committees and legislative chambers halfway through the third week of Indiana’s 2023 session.
Indiana Senate panel advances bill protecting donor privacy
Not-for-profit organizations in Indiana would be permitted to keep the identity of their members and donors secret under a bill now advancing through the Indiana General Assembly.
Proposals limiting right to bail, home detention advance to Senate chamber
Indiana lawmakers went tough on crime Tuesday when a committee advanced a constitutional change restricting the right to bail and moved a less controversial bill barring people with more severe convictions from participating in community corrections programs.
Resolution to deny bail in certain cases passes IN Senate committee
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday passed a resolution that would not allow bail for a person who poses a “substantial risk” to the public.
2023 session: First day wrap-up
The unofficial first day of the 2023 legislative session kicked off with a flurry of activity, including caucus press conferences, a rally to reform marijuana laws and the ceremonial swearing in of newly elected statewide officials.
3 bills in Indiana Senate take aim at health care costs, practices
Indiana Senate Republicans have introduced a trio of health care-related bills that aim to lower prescription drug costs, promote competition among physicians and end the practice that allows for inaccurate medical billing in certain circumstances.