House passes 13th check, Senate approves sanctuary city ban enforcement
Indiana’s House of Representatives on Monday unanimously voted to offer former public employees a retirement benefit boost known as a 13th check.
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Still no harvest: Marijuana bills continue to stall in Indiana General Assembly in 2024
To some, it seemed like the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly marked a turning point for marijuana-related legislation. That didn’t prove to be the case.
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‘On an island’: Legislators, advocates will continue push for marijuana reform at Statehouse in 2024
Lawmakers are hearing more and more from constituents about their desire to legalize marijuana use for adults in the state, rather than having to drive to Ohio, Michigan or any neighboring states.
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Bill allowing statewide elected officials to carry handgun at Capitol passes after fervent committee debate
A bill that would allow elected statewide officeholders, including the Indiana attorney general, to carry a handgun on the state Capitol complex has passed through an Indiana Senate committee, though not without a passionate debate.
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.
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.
Legalizing online casinos lands backing of Indiana House committee chair
A rising Indiana lawmaker from Cass County will sponsor legislation to legalize online casino gambling and online lottery games, which would give Hoosiers the ability to play state lottery and casino games on their smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Handgun permit repeal language revived by Republican lawmakers
Indiana lawmakers have revived a bill that would have repealed Indiana’s handgun permit requirement by putting the language into another vehicle, despite continued opposition to the measure.
Turn signal, obstruction of justice bills advance to Indiana House
Bills dealing with traffic signal requirements and obstruction of justice matters both cleared the Indiana Senate this week and are on their way to the House.
Indiana Senate committee advances crime bill package
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has endorsed five criminal justice bills aimed at reducing violent crime.
Senate advances bill to amend obstruction statute, but keeps lawyers’ exemption
A proposed bill that would have removed lawyers’ exemption against obstruction of justice charges has passed out of an Indiana Senate committee, but the provision regarding lawyers was stripped in an amendment.