Senate Bill 352, authored by Sen. Brent Steele, R- Bedford, would allow individuals adopted before Jan. 1, 1994 to obtain pre-adoption, identifying information - unless the case has a non-release provision on file with the state department of health.

House Bill 1108, which defines dyslexia and trains teachers to recognize it, would put students on the right reading and learning track early.

The state's previous energy efficiency program set energy savings goals utility companies were expected to meet. Legislation proposed by Indianapolis Republican Sen. Jim Merritt - and crafted by Gov. Mike Pence's office - allows utility companies to set their own efficiency goals.

Senate Bill 166, authored by Sen. Pat Miller, R-Indianapolis, would allow the pre-existing spinal cord and brain injury fund to be used to fund facilities, treatment and services for traumatic injuries. It passed unanimously and is headed to the full Senate for consideration.

Parents of missing children could receive additional help if a bill, passed unanimously Wednesday by the House Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee, becomes law.

A Senate committee Wednesday unanimously approved legislation allowing wineries to sell directly to consumers over the phone or internet, without a face-to-face interaction.

Three bills in the Indiana Legislature would require drivers to leave a 3-foot clearance when passing bicyclists on roadways.

The proposed process is called alkaline hydrolysis and would use an alkaline solution.

Indiana's legislative leaders say they have no plans to even consider a bill to legalize pot for medical purposes.

A proposal from Gov. Mike Pence to spend $51 million on expanding two Indiana prison is facing skepticism among state lawmakers.