This week, lawmakers renew a gun debate. A House panel advances electric scooter regulations. And Republicans block an expansion of absentee voting.

A House committee took hours of testimony Wednesday that was virtually identical to debate last session over a similar proposal.

The measure largely inserts a definition of electric scooter into state law and ensures they're not classified as motor vehicles.

Indiana lawmakers are wrestling with whether to expand the state's so-called "Stand Your Ground" law to cover civil lawsuits.

Republican Sen. Chip Perfect's bill would remove work permit requirements for minors and remove restrictions on hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work. Perfect is also the CEO of Perfect North Slopes, which employees 300 to 400 minors.

Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) says the measure is a response, in part, to violent crime in Indianapolis. The Republican senator is currently making a bid for Indianapolis mayor.

A Department of Child Services bill easily clears the House. A Senate panel alters with a fertility fraud bill. And House lawmakers will heed a sexual harassment policy for the first time.

The bill's author says it could improve social and emotional support in schools, and ultimately, make them safer.

Renewed attempts in Indiana to increase the taxes paid by cigarette smokers and legalize at least some marijuana use face cloudy futures with state lawmakers.

Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to free up $140 million for schools over the next two years as a way to potentially boost teacher pay.