Bill addressing short-term rentals clears Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate has narrowly backed a proposal attempting to navigate regulations on short-term rentals amid a changing market that now includes companies like Airbnb.
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Bill that once targeted Tesla approved by Indiana Senate
A bill that would prevent Hoosiers from buying cars directly from auto manufacturers passed the Indiana Senate on Thursday with no changes. The bill was amended earlier this session to eliminate Tesla Motors from the ban.
Indiana needle exchange bill heads to governor, who backs it
The state Senate approved the measure Thursday by a 32-16 vote after lengthy discussion about needle exchanges, which aim to reduce the spread of infectious diseases by providing people with clean syringes and discouraging needle sharing
Legislature abandons more lenient approach to Ricker’s situation
The Senate voted 40-8 to approve House Bill 1496, which would likely prevent Ricker’s from selling cold beer for carryout after its annual permits expire next year.
Bill overhauling troubled vaping law clears Indiana House
The House approved the bill 91-4 Thursday, with four Republicans voting no. Senators previously approved a version, so negotiations are likely for a final bill before the legislative session ends later this month.
Senate passes $32.1B budget that avoids cigarette tax hike
Now the House and Senate will take the next two weeks to hash out their differences on the state spending plan.
Fate of short-term rentals bill up in air after more changes
Changes made to a short-term rentals bill earlier in the week were erased in the Senate on Wednesday.
Indiana Senate passes hourly fee for public records searches
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill allowing government agencies to charge an hourly fee for public records requests that take more than two hours to complete.
Cold beer battle brewing after GOP leaders offer final bills
Lawmakers worked Wednesday to keep legislation alive that addresses a legal loophole used by Ricker's convenience stores to sell cold beer at two of its 50 locations.
Indiana Senate approves bill making ‘ILEARN’ new state test
The Indiana Senate has passed a bill setting parameters for a yet-to-be picked test that will replace the ISTEP exam.
Indiana Senate votes to approve infrastructure funding plan
The measure likely will head next to a conference committee where differences with a House version can be ironed out.
Cold beer issue puts restaurant alcohol permits on hold
Hundreds of Indiana restaurants seeking to renew their alcohol permits are now on hold due to a legislative kerfuffle that erupted when two Ricker's convenience stores started selling cold beer.
Indiana Senate OKs bill that lets governor appoint schools chief
Indiana senators on Tuesday approved making the position of state superintendent of public instruction a job appointed by the governor and no longer elected by voters.
Indiana House approves abortion parental notification bill
The House approved the parental notification measure in a 75-23 vote, despite confusion over its effect. Seven Democrats voted in favor, while one Republican voted against it.
Indiana lawmakers OK letting Statehouse staffers carry guns
The Senate voted 39-7 to approve changes made in the House, sending the bill to the governor’s desk.
Ricker’s would get reprieve—for now—under measure approved by House panel
The convenience store chain would be able to keep the permits that two locations use to sell cold carryout beer—a hot-button issue for Indiana liquor stores. Renewing the permits might be trickier.
Governor says ATC followed the law letting Ricker’s sell cold beer
Holcomb said it’s up to the General Assembly to decide whether the law should be tweaked but he provided legislators no direction.
Holcomb: State won’t seek new bidder to replace failed Agile cell tower deal
The state will instead pursue individual leases of state cell towers.
As debate rages over pre-K funding, families already in program see gains
Fifty-one percent of respondents in an early state evaluation of the pre-K program said their families had been able to increase their work or school hours while their children participated in the program.
NCAA to review North Carolina’s ‘bathroom bill’ deal
NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters Thursday that the association’s board of governors will have to discuss the new legislation before deciding whether they’re comfortable hosting neutral-site championships in the state again.