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HB1320 - Building regulation.
Alex Zimmerman, Jennifer Meltzer, Doug Miller
Last updated 6 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Building regulation. Defines, for purposes of the unsafe building law, a "building or structure". Increases from $10,000 to $25,000 the estimated cost of work required by an order of a unit's enforcement authority which the unit's enforcement authority may perform using its own workers and equipment. Provides, with certain exceptions, that a governmental body may not regulate or restrict, by regulation or otherwise, the continued residential use of a mobile home, a manufactured home, or an industrialized residential within a mobile home community based on certain characteristics of the structure. Provides that a mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure on private property constituting a legal, nonconforming use, may not be replaced with a mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized residential structure that is older or smaller than the legal, nonconforming structure being replaced. Makes certain changes to local planning and zoning standards and requirements relating to manufactured homes.
STATUS
Passed
HB1204 - Publication of public notices.
Jennifer Meltzer, Alex Zimmerman, Justin Moed
Last updated 6 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Publication of public notices. Allows a political subdivision to publish notice in the print or electronic edition of a newspaper or locality newspaper that issues a print edition not more than three times a week. Allows, if a newspaper or locality newspaper issues a print edition not more than two times a week, a political subdivision to publish notice: (1) in the print edition or on the newspaper or locality newspaper's website; or (2) if the newspaper or locality newspaper does not have a website, in the print edition or the political subdivision's official website. Allows a notice regarding the sale of certain tracts of real property by a political subdivision to be published solely on the official website of the political subdivision. Provides that if the assessed value of a tract is less than $10,000, based on the most recent assessment of the tract or of the tract of which it was a part before it was acquired, the disposing agent or redevelopment commission is not required to have the tract appraised.
STATUS
Passed
HB1240 - Criminal law issues.
Gregory E. Steuerwald, Wendy McNamara, Alex Zimmerman
Last updated 6 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Criminal law issues. Makes numerous changes to the criminal law, including: (1) changing references from "county prosecuting attorney" to "prosecuting attorney"; (2) specifying the membership of county school safety commissions; (3) removing and replacing the organized theft statute; (4) increasing the penalty for fraud and battery under certain circumstances; and (5) defining "abusive head trauma" and permitting it to be used as an aggravating circumstance. Makes unlawful carrying of a handgun by a child a waivable offense. Specifies that "telephone sales call" includes certain types of electronically transmitted information. Makes certain other changes for consistency.
STATUS
Passed
SB0014 - Right of certain persons to carry a handgun in the statehouse and state capitol complex.
James Tomes, Mike Bohacek, Mark B. Messmer
Last updated 8 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Right of certain persons to carry a handgun in the statehouse and state capitol complex. Allows: (1) certain statewide elected officials; (2) members of the general assembly; (3) members of the Indiana lobby registration commission; (4) professional staff of the general assembly; and (5) employees of certain statewide elected offices; to carry a handgun in the statehouse or on the property of the state capitol complex under certain circumstances.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0104 - Veterinary medicine.
Jean Leising, Susan C. Glick, Micheal Aylesworth
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Veterinary medicine. Requires the state police department to disclose to the board of veterinary medicine (board) the criminal history or activity of veterinary license or certificate holders or applicants. Requires veterinarians and veterinary technicians to disclose certain information when renewing a license or registration certificate electronically and requires the board to compile that information into an annual report. Provides that a licensed veterinarian is not required to obtain a controlled substance registration or separate controlled substance registration if certain criteria are met. Permits a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician to renew an expired license or registration certificate more than three years after the date of the expiration.
STATUS
Passed
SB0238 - Innkeeper's tax.
Randy Maxwell, Chris Garten, Alex Zimmerman
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Innkeeper's tax. Authorizes Jefferson County to impose its innkeeper's tax at a rate of 8% (instead of 5% under current law). Provides that, if the tax rate is increased to more than 5%, the portion of the tax rate that exceeds 5% expires on December 31, 2045. Authorizes Elkhart County to impose its innkeeper's tax at a rate of 8% (instead of 5% under current law). Provides that, if the tax rate is increased to more than 5%, the portion of the tax rate that exceeds 5% expires on December 31, 2045. Authorizes Knox County to impose its innkeeper's tax at a rate of 8% (instead of 6% under current law). Provides that, if the tax rate is increased to more than 6%, the portion of the tax rate that exceeds 6% expires on December 31, 2045.
STATUS
Passed
HB1206 - Voting by small water and wastewater utilities.
Jennifer Meltzer, Alex Zimmerman, Eric Allan Koch
Last updated 6 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Voting by small water and wastewater utilities. Amends as follows the statute setting forth the procedures by which certain small water or wastewater utilities may withdraw from and return to the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC): (1) Specifies that a sewage disposal company that is subject to the jurisdiction of the IURC for having been issued more than one enforcement order from the department of environmental management (department) may not seek to withdraw from the IURC's jurisdiction during the rate regulation period prescribed in the statute setting forth various requirements with respect to wastewater utilities that have been issued one or more enforcement orders by the department. (2) Authorizes a member or shareholder of the utility to cast a vote by secret absentee ballot on the question of the IURC's jurisdiction over the utility. (3) Provides that notice of the meeting on the question of the IURC's jurisdiction over the utility must be sent not less than 45 days (instead of 30 days, under current law) before the meeting and must include: (A) instructions regarding how a member or shareholder who wishes to cast a vote by absentee ballot may request an absentee ballot; (B) a statement that a request for an absentee ballot precludes a member or shareholder from voting in person at the meeting held on the question of withdrawal from the IURC's jurisdiction; (C) instructions for returning or delivering an absentee ballot; and (D) the deadline for returning an absentee ballot, which must be: (i) not earlier than 10 calendar days; and (ii) not later than five calendar days; before the meeting on the question, along with information as to when an absentee ballot will be considered received by the board. (4) Provides that the 5% quorum required for members or shareholders to transact business and to take official action regarding the question of the IURC's jurisdiction over the utility includes votes cast by absentee ballot. (5) Provides that if: (A) a utility successfully withdraws from the IURC's jurisdiction; (B) after the withdrawal, a referendum is held on the question of the utility returning to the IURC's jurisdiction; and (C) less than a majority of the votes cast are in favor of returning to the IURC's jurisdiction; another referendum on the question of returning to the IURC's jurisdiction may not be conducted for two years (instead of four years, under current law) following the date of the meeting at which the vote is conducted. (6) Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB1281 - Vulnerable road users.
Blake Johnson, Alex Zimmerman, Carey Hamilton
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Vulnerable road users. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to suspend or revoke the current driver's license or driving privileges of an individual who is convicted of a moving traffic offense that causes the serious bodily injury or death of a vulnerable road user. Removes language requiring the bureau to revoke all certificates of registration and proof of registration issued to an individual convicted of certain moving traffic offenses.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1207 - Maximum levy determination.
Jennifer Meltzer, Alex Zimmerman
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Maximum levy determination. Provides that Washington Township in Decatur County may increase its maximum township property tax levy for 2025 and thereafter.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1158 - County contracts.
Matthew S. Lehman, Chris D. May, Gregory E. Steuerwald
Last updated 6 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
County contracts. Provides that for counties other than Marion County, contracts entered into by the county (including contracts executed by county elected officers) must meet certain requirements. Allows the county executive to adopt an ordinance that delegates authority to other county elected officers and employees to approve contracts. Requires county elected officers to have certain contracts: (1) executed by the county executive; or (2) submitted for review by the county attorney and county executive. Provides that if the county attorney advises the county executive that a contract of a county elected officer does not comply with state law or the public purchasing or bidding laws, the county executive may disapprove the contract. Allows the county executive to void a contract if a county officer fails to comply with the review process.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Indiana district HD-067
COMMITTEES
Indiana House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Alex Zimmerman is running for Wisconsin State Assembly District 97. He is a 5th generation, life-long resident of Eau Claire and rural Eau Claire County. He has served as Regional Development Director for the Governor. He drove economic development initiatives and worked directly with businesses and local officials on a variety of projects. His career has focused on public service, economic development and small business growth. He founded a tiny home and ADU company, created jobs and increased the availability of affordable housing. He also co-founded a nonprofit promoting quality early childhood education. He is now pursuing opportunities in the private sector to gain experience with budget constraints and bottom-line accountability.read less
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