Pelath stepping down as Indiana House minority leader
Indiana House minority leader Scott Pelath says he’s giving up that post and won’t seek re-election next year.
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Legislature passes bills on marijuana-derived oil
Both chambers of the Indiana Legislature have approved measures loosening restrictions on a marijuana-derived oil used to treat epilepsy.
Cold beer battle brewing after GOP leaders offer final bills
A battle is brewing at the Indiana Statehouse as lawmakers worked Wednesday to keep legislation alive that addresses a legal loophole used by Ricker’s convenience stores to sell cold beer.
Full House to hear ‘sanctuary campus’ bill
An Indiana Senate bill that faced widespread criticism for its prohibition of so-called “sanctuary campus” policies at Indiana colleges and universities is now headed to the full House for consideration, though in a much different form than what was considered by the Senate.
House to consider extension of civil legal filing fee
A bill which would extend the pro bono legal services fee on court filings has cleared a committee in the Indiana House of Representatives and is headed for a second reading Tuesday on the floor of the lower chamber.
Indiana House approves ‘abortion reversal’ bill
The Indiana House has approved a measure on a so-called ‘abortion reversal’ procedure despite concerns from both sides of the aisle that the method hasn’t been sufficiently vetted.
Indiana House OKs bill on prayer in schools
A legislative proposal whose author says it would put prayer back in schools has cleared the Indiana House.
House passes $20 hourly fee for public records searches
The Indiana House on Thursday passed a measure that would bill journalists and the public a $20-per-hour rate for records requests under open government laws if the requests take more than two hours to complete.
Indiana House votes to override 2 vetoes by ex-Gov. Pence
The Indiana House has voted to override two bills that former Gov. Mike Pence vetoed last year.
House panel advances Marion County judicial selection bill
Despite public concerns that a bill for choosing Indianapolis judges would reduce diversity on the bench, deprive Marion County residents of the right to directly elect jurists and elevate political considerations, a House committee Wednesday advanced a merit-selection measure supported by lawyers, judges and the business community.
Link between addiction, criminal justice discussed with legislators
In Indianapolis, a person is more likely to die from a drug-related incident than a car crash. This and other drug-related facts where shared with the members of the Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee at a meeting Wednesday. Representatives from the state’s judicial branch were invited to share progress and their concerns regarding Indiana criminal code reform with lawmakers.
Indiana lawmakers convene for Organization Day
Indiana lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse today to make preparations for the upcoming legislative session.
Indiana GOP lawmakers retain supermajorities
Republican Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb will be working with GOP supermajorities in the Legislature when he takes office as Indiana's new governor in January.
Democratic representative asks US Attorneys for added vigilance
A state representative is asking the U.S. Attorneys from the Northern and Southern District of Indiana for added vigilance against potential voter intimidation during the Nov. 8 election.
Lawmaker takes job with firm at center of vaping controversy
An Indiana lawmaker who voted two years in a row for legislation that put one private company in control of who could manufacture e-liquid for sale in Indiana has now gone to work for a division of that firm.
Consumer groups call on Indiana lawmakers to release records
Indiana lawmakers should be required to comply with their own public records law and release documents, including email correspondence with campaign donors and lobbying groups, a coalition of consumer advocacy groups told the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday.
Indiana House OKs measure to replace jailed councilman
The Indiana House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow East Chicago officials to temporarily replace a jailed councilman without removing him from office.
Lawmakers pass bills to give pharmacists discretion
Indiana lawmakers passed similar, competing bills Wednesday aimed at giving pharmacists the ability to prevent methamphetamine cooks from buying pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in the illegal drug.
Indiana House backs bill to limit state environmental rules
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would prevent state agencies from enacting environmental rules tougher than those imposed by the federal government.
House panel endorses bill limiting environmental rulemaking
An Indiana House committee has narrowly advanced a bill that would prohibit state agencies from enacting environmental rules and standards tougher than federal regulations.