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SR 30

Expressing gratitude to Verizon Communications for supporting the Indiana General Assembly's legislative internship program.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Bray

Indiana legislature thanks Verizon Communications for supporting its legislative internship program through ceremonial resolution with no binding effect.

First reading: adopted voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 30

Legislative bill overview

SR 30 is a symbolic resolution expressing the Indiana General Assembly's gratitude to Verizon Communications for its financial or in-kind support of the state legislature's internship program. The resolution passed on its first reading and carries no binding legal requirements or appropriations.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, this resolution publicly recognizes corporate partnerships that fund legislative internships—programs that provide educational opportunities for students and support legislative operations. It signals which private sector relationships the General Assembly values and wishes to highlight publicly.

Potential points of contention

  • Corporate influence perception: Critics may view such resolutions as unnecessarily elevating corporate sponsors and potentially creating appearance of quid pro quo relationships between businesses and legislators
  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that symbolic resolutions consume floor time that could be dedicated to substantive policy debates and lawmaking
  • Selective recognition: Questions about why certain corporate donors receive public commendation while others do not, and whether this creates expectations for similar recognition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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