Tuesday, May 10, 2022
While Indiana was already known for hosting the largest single-day sporting event - the Indianapolis 500 - as well as our love of basketball, our state has emerged as a hub for major sporting and tourism events. Senate Enrolled Act 245 establishes the statewide sports and tourism bid fund in order to help Indiana communities access additional resources they may need to hold major events. more »
Friday, May 6, 2022
Losing a loved one to suicide or overdose is always a tragedy and has a lasting effect on individuals, families and communities. According to the Center for Disease Control, suicide and drug overdose are two of the top leading causes of death in the United States. In order to help prevent these fatalities in Indiana, the General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 84. more »
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court has continuously upheld First Amendment rights on state college campuses by stressing the importance of promoting an environment of different ideas and free academic discussion. Unfortunately, concerns regarding colleges limiting student expression when their stances differ from a favored viewpoint have arisen. In response to these concerns, House Enrolled Act 1190 reinforces free speech and association on college campuses. more »
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Previously, rape was only defined as having occurred if the victim was forced, threatened, mentally incapacitated or unaware of the attack. House Enrolled Act 1079 changes the law to include situations where a victim verbally or physically demonstrates the contact is not consensual. more »
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Indiana health care workers are very important to our communities across the state. Even before the pandemic, Indiana was facing a nursing shortage. In an effort to bolster Indiana's nursing workforce, the General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1003. more »
