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SR 12

Memorializing Officer Dave Sutton.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by J.D. Ford

Indiana Senate passes ceremonial resolution honoring Officer Dave Sutton with no fiscal or regulatory impact.

Authored by Senator Ford J.D.
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Bill Summary · SR 12

Legislative bill overview

SR 12 is a memorial resolution honoring Officer Dave Sutton in Indiana. The bill passed its first reading on January 23, 2025, and was authored by Senator J.D. Ford. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that recognize individuals, events, or achievements without creating new law or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an important civic function by formally acknowledging public service and contributions to communities. They create an official legislative record honoring individuals and can provide recognition to families and colleagues of those being memorialized.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The resolution's specific details—such as Officer Sutton's tenure, circumstances being memorialized, or particular achievements—are not provided in available legislative records
  • Legislative time allocation: Some view memorial resolutions as appropriate uses of legislative capacity, while others argue they consume time that could address substantive policy matters
  • Scope of memorials: Questions may exist about which public servants receive formal legislative recognition versus others with similar service records

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

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