SB0032 - Tax and fiscal control over libraries.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
James Tomes, Gary Byrne
Last updated 11 months ago2 Co-Sponsors
Tax and fiscal control over libraries. Eliminates the authority of public libraries to impose an ad valorem property tax as a "taxing unit". Requires a public library to prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as other departments of county or municipal government. Requires the fiscal body of a county or municipality in which the territory of the public library is located to provide the revenues necessary for the operation and maintenance of the public library by a special tax levy, a specific appropriation, or both. Provides that a special tax levy for public library purposes is included in the calculation of the maximum permissible property tax levy for the county or municipality. Prohibits public libraries from providing a function or service that is not a core public function of the library, unless the specific function or service is included as a line item request in the public library's budget and is approved and funded by the county or municipality to which the budget proposal is submitted. Defines "core public function" for purposes of the statute.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0083 - Vehicle Bill.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Rodric D. Bray
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Vehicle Bill. None
STATUS
Introduced
SB0096 - Possession of controlled substance paraphernalia.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Jean D. Breaux
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. Defines "fentanyl test strip". Provides that the possession of a fentanyl test strip is not a crime.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0120 - Vehicle Bill.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Greg Taylor
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Vehicle Bill. None
STATUS
Introduced
SB0125 - Vehicle Bill.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Greg Taylor
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Vehicle Bill. None
STATUS
Introduced
SB0166 - Behavioral health and human services professionals.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Ronnie J. Alting, Michael R. Crider, Vaneta G. Becker
Last updated 11 months ago3 Co-Sponsors
Behavioral health and human services professionals. Specifies that statutes concerning behavioral health and human services professionals may not be construed to limit social work or clinical social work services performed by an employee or staff member of a community mental health center. Removes board approval to take a licensure examination as a requirement for a temporary permit to profess to be a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, licensed addiction counselor, or licensed clinical addiction counselor.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0162 - Air quality.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Lonnie Marcus Randolph
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Air quality. Authorizes a town, city, or county to establish or designate an agency to act for the town, city, or county as a local air pollution control agency (agency). Requires the commissioner of the department of environmental management (department) to enter into a contract with the agency of a town, city, or county if the agency is willing to enter into the contract. Provides that a contract between the department and the agency of a town, city, or county must: (1) require the department to advise, cooperate with, and provide technical assistance to the agency; (2) authorize the agency to undertake air pollution control activities on behalf of the department or in enforcement of ordinances of the town, city, or county; and (3) provide for the payment of fair monetary compensation for the air pollution control activities performed by the agency. Provides that: (1) the compensation paid to an agency under a contract must be at least sufficient to cover the agency's staffing and operating costs; and (2) the rate of compensation must be adjusted each year according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Requires the department to take certain actions regarding plans and applications submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency under 42 U.S.C. 7437.
STATUS
Introduced
SCR0002 - Recognizing the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and its crew.
Indiana - 2024 Regular Session
Last updated 10 months ago0 Co-Sponsors
Recognizing the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and its crew. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the ongoing military efforts of the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and its crew.
STATUS
Passed
SB0138 - Driving privilege cards.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Blake Doriot, David L. Niezgodski, Linda Rogers
Last updated 11 months ago7 Co-Sponsors
Driving privilege cards. Provides that an individual who is an Indiana resident and cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card to obtain driving privileges. Sets forth the requirements to obtain a driving privilege card. Provides that a driving privilege card may not be used as identification for any state or federal purpose (other than to confer driving privileges), for the purpose of voting, or to verify employment. Requires an individual who holds a driving privilege card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle operated by the individual who holds the driving privilege card in the amount required by law. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not disclose certain information unless presented with a lawful court order or judicial warrant. Requires an applicant for a driving privilege card or driving privilege card renewal to sign up for selective service. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to submit an annual report to the legislative council and the interim study committee on roads and transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0187 - Prohibition of free or reduced fares on election day.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Gary Byrne
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibition of free or reduced fares on election day. Prohibits certain free or reduced public transportation fares on election day.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0193 - Child welfare provider protections.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Tyler Johnson
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Child welfare provider protections. Prohibits the state from discriminating against adoption agencies, foster parents, or adoptive parents on the basis of religious beliefs. Defines certain terms. Waives sovereign immunity for purposes of the prohibition, except that state courts retain immunity. Allows suit under these provisions without exhausting administrative remedies. Provides for a private right of action and civil remedies.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0244 - Speed control in school zones.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Andrea Hunley
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Speed control in school zones. Authorizes a county or municipality to adopt and enforce an ordinance that regulates the use of a school zone speed control system (system) to detect certain violations. Provides a civil penalty for a violation. Specifies that a civil penalty must first be applied to defray the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. Specifies the manner in which the remaining money from the civil penalty must be distributed. Requires a county or municipality to report data to the interim study committee on roads and transportation. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0230 - Human or sexual trafficking.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Stacey Donato
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Human or sexual trafficking. Provides that before or at the initial hearing regarding a petition alleging that a child is a child in need of services, the court shall appoint an attorney for the child if the child is alleged to be a child in need of services as a result of the child being a victim of human or sexual trafficking. Provides that if a petition alleges that a child is a child in need of services as a result of the child being a victim of human or sexual trafficking: (1) the juvenile court shall make a determination on the petition; (2) the child shall not be required to admit or deny the allegation; and (3) the petitioner must prove the allegation by a preponderance of the evidence.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0210 - Property taxes and sales and use taxes.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
R. Michael Young
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Property taxes and sales and use taxes. Eliminates property taxes on primary residences for those who are at least 65 years of age (qualified homesteads) and on business personal property. Decreases the state sales and use tax rate from 7% to 6%, except for business to business transactions, in which case the rate is decreased from 7% to 2.75%. Provides that the sales and use tax applies to transactions involving services, except for legal services, health or mental health services (including insurance premiums for policies covering these services), and services provided for charitable tax exempt purposes. Deposits the increased sales and use tax revenue in the state general fund. Provides an annual state distribution to offset the property tax elimination for qualified homesteads and business personal property based on the amount of property taxes that otherwise would be due on the qualified homesteads and business personal property. Prohibits changes in qualified homestead and business personal property tax deductions, credits, and abatements that were in effect on December 31, 2023. Increases the maximum renter's deduction for income tax purposes from $3,000 to $8,000 per taxable year. Freezes the gasoline excise tax and the special fuel tax rates beginning on July 1, 2024, at the rates that were in effect on June 30, 2024. Makes conforming changes and technical corrections. Makes an ongoing appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0237 - Prior authorization for health care services.
Indiana - 2024 Regular SessionIntroduced by
Mark B. Messmer
Last updated 11 months ago1 Co-Sponsor
Prior authorization for health care services. Amends the law on health care service prior authorizations: (1) to establish a standard by which to determine whether a health care service is "medically necessary"; (2) to require that the medical review or utilization review practices of a health plan be governed by this standard of medical necessity; (3) to require a health plan to employ a medical director who is responsible for reviewing and approving the health plan's policies on responses to requests for prior authorization; (4) to require a health plan to establish clear written policies and procedures for prior authorization for health care services; (5) to restrict a health plan's prior authorization requirements applying to: (A) physical medicine or rehabilitation services for a covered individual diagnosed with chronic pain; and (B) rehabilitative or habilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractic services; (6) to provide that, under certain circumstances (including the failure of a health plan to respond to a request within certain time limits), a request for prior authorization is conclusively considered to be approved by the health plan; (7) to require a health plan to provide a procedure under which providers and covered individuals may seek retroactive authorization for health care services that are medically necessary covered benefits; and (8) to prohibit a health plan from denying coverage for a health care service merely because prior authorization was not obtained for the health care service before it was provided to a covered individual if: (A) the health care service would have been a covered benefit if prior authorization had been obtained before the health care service was provided to the covered individual; (B) a determination of medical necessity can be made after the health care service is provided; and (C) it is determined that the health care service was medically necessary. Defines "medically necessary" for use in these provisions.
STATUS
Introduced
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