Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
April 5, 2021
Lawmakers Approve Emergency Powers Bill, Set Up Showdown With Governor
Legislation headed to the governor's desk would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session during a public emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
Senate Republicans Won't Include Cigarette Tax Hike In Budget
The House Republican budget included a 50 cent hike. But Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said his caucus isn't prepared to do even that.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
Legislative Leaders, Governor Likely Headed To Court Over Emergency Powers Issue
Legislative leaders reacted Thursday to Gov. Eric Holcomb's threat to veto a bill that would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
Weekly Statehouse Update: Emergency Powers Veto Threat, Senate Drops Cigarette Tax Hike
Gov. Eric Holcomb issues a veto threat. Senate Republicans drop a cigarette tax hike. And local health officials would be blocked from issuing stricter orders than the state. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Advocacy Groups Urge Funding For Food Banks, Domestic Violence Victims, Mental Health
Hoosiers got likely their last chance this session to testify on the new, two-year, $36 billion state budget Thursday.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Pregnant Worker Legislation Heads To The Senate Floor
Legislation is inching forward that tells employers they must respond to pregnant workers when they submit written requests for accommodations, but doesn't require them to grant them.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Amendment Strikes Compromise Between Wind Companies And Indiana Counties
A new amendment in House Bill 1381 allows counties that have restrictive wind farm ordinances to keep them, but also encourages them to allow wind farms in special districts.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Holcomb Signs Police Reform, School Funding Bills Into Law
Bills aimed at increasing police accountability and ensuring Indianas public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic were among 19 measures signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
Amendment Would Waive Liability For Company In Pilot Program On CO2 Storage
An amendment to a Senate bill would protect an industrial company from getting sued if its plans to put carbon emissions underground goes awry.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
Holcomb To Veto Bill Allowing Lawmakers To Call Special Session During Emergency
Gov. Eric Holcomb -- in an opinion supported by legal experts -- said the Indiana Constitution only allows the governor to call a special session.
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