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SCR 5

To convene a joint convention of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to receive the Governor's message on the State of the State.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Bray and 3 co-sponsors

Indiana legislature authorizes joint convention for Governor's State of the State address, a routine procedural measure enabling annual gubernatorial speech to assembled legislators.

Returned to the Senate
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Bill Summary · SCR 5

Legislative bill overview

SCR 5 is a procedural resolution that authorizes the Indiana General Assembly to hold a joint convention where the Governor will deliver the State of the State address. This is a routine legislative measure that establishes the formal mechanism for this annual gubernatorial speech.

Why is this important

The State of the State address is a significant political event where the Governor outlines policy priorities, achievements, and legislative agenda for the coming year. By passing this resolution, the legislature creates the official framework for this major address and signals readiness to receive the Governor's message to a combined session of both chambers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scheduling and logistics: Determining the date, time, and location that accommodates all legislators and necessary security/media arrangements
  • Limited substantive policy debate: As a procedural measure, this resolution itself contains no policy proposals, so it may be seen as ceremonial rather than addressing substantive legislative needs
  • Partisan messaging: The State of the State address itself (not this resolution) often becomes a platform for partisan political messaging, which can create tension between chambers or parties

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

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