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SB0005 - Lead water line replacement and lead remediation.
Eric Allan Koch, Ed Charbonneau, Andrea Hunley
Last updated 8 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
Lead water line replacement and lead remediation. Specifies that, for purposes of the statute concerning the replacement of customer owned lead service lines by water utilities, a municipally owned utility includes a utility company owned, operated, or held in trust by a consolidated city. Provides that the following apply with respect to the owner of a building, structure, or dwelling, other than a multi-family residential property that contains more than four dwelling units, that is served by a customer owned lead service line within or connected to a water utility's system: (1) That upon request by the water utility, the owner shall replace, or cause to be replaced, the customer owned portion of the lead service line by: (A) enrolling in the water utility's lead service line replacement program; or (B) replacing the customer owned portion of the lead service line through the owner's own agents or contractors and at the owner's own expense. (2) That if the owner: (A) does not enroll in the water utility's lead service line replacement program; (B) does not replace the customer owned portion of the lead service line; or (C) fails to communicate with the water utility regarding the replacement; the water utility or the water utility's agent may enter the property to replace the customer owned portion of the lead service line. (3) That the: (A) water utility; and (B) occupant of the property, if the property is occupied by a person other than the owner; are not liable to the owner with respect to any replacement made under these provisions. (4) That if a water utility attempts to avail itself of the remedies set forth in these provisions and is prevented from doing so by the owner of the property, the water utility may, in accordance with state law, disconnect water service to the owner's property. Provides that the following apply with respect to the owner of a multi-family residential property that contains more than four dwelling units: (1) That the owner may elect to participate in the water utility's lead service line replacement program. (2) That the owner must communicate to the water utility the owner's election to participate not later than 45 days after receiving the water utility's request. (3) That if the owner does not communicate the owner's election to participate within this 45 day period, the owner, or any future owner of the property, is responsible for replacing the customer owned portion of the lead service line through the owner's own agents or contractors and at the owner's own expense. Provides that in the case of a: (1) building; (2) structure; or (3) dwelling; that a water utility has determined to be abandoned or unserviceable, the water utility may disconnect water service to the property and require the owner, or any future owner, of the property to install a new service line. Provides that these provisions may be incorporated, without the need for further approval by the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC), into a water utility's lead service line replacement plan that has been previously approved by the IURC.
STATUS
Passed
HCR0021 - Recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.
Earl L. Harris, Robin Shackleford, Cherrish S. Pryor
Last updated 9 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the seven Black mayors in Indiana.
STATUS
Passed
SB0284 - Consumer genetic testing providers.
Andrea Hunley, Tyler Johnson, Brian Buchanan
Last updated 10 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Consumer genetic testing providers. Provides that a person may not discriminate against an individual on the basis of the individual's solicitation and use of consumer genetic testing services or on the basis of the results of genetic testing performed by a provider of consumer genetic testing services (provider). Requires a provider to disclose specified information to an individual who submits biological material to the provider for genetic testing. Prohibits a provider that performs, or causes to be performed, genetic testing on an individual's biological material from: (1) taking specified actions with regard to: (A) the biological material; or (B) data resulting from genetic testing performed on the biological material; unless the provider has solicited and received the individual's consent to the action; or (2) providing data, other than deidentified data, resulting from genetic testing performed on the individual's biological material to: (A) an insurer; (B) a business that provides information or data to insurers for the purposes of underwriting or rating of risks; or (C) the individual's employer. Imposes requirements on a provider with respect to: (1) controlling access to an individual's biological material and data; (2) complying with the individual's revocation of consent with regard to the individual's biological material and data; and (3) marketing or advertising sent to the individual as a result of the individual's solicitation and use of the provider's genetic testing services or use of a website or other remote or virtual service associated with the provider's genetic testing services. Provides that a provider may not charge a fee for the provision of biological material or data resulting from genetic testing performed on biological material: (1) to a law enforcement agency on the basis of a search warrant; or (2) as required by a court order; that is more than the provider's actual cost of providing the material or data. Provides for enforcement of the bill's provisions by the attorney general.
STATUS
Engrossed
SCR0007 - Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".
Greg Taylor, Andrea Hunley, Scott Alexander
Last updated 9 months ago
55 Co-Sponsors
Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of the I-65N bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".
STATUS
Passed
SB0066 - Various firearms matters.
Andrea Hunley
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Various firearms matters. Requires a person wishing to sell, trade, or transfer (transfer) a firearm to another person to transact the transfer through a dealer and provide the dealer with certain information. Specifies the background checks that a dealer must complete prior to the transaction. Permits a dealer to refuse to transact a firearm transfer. Requires a dealer to abort the transaction in other instances. Specifies requirements for a dealer who refuses to transact or aborts a firearm transfer. Makes a dealer immune from civil liability and damages in certain instances. Makes the offenses of firearm transfer fraud and the unlawful transfer of a firearm Level 6 felonies. Enhances both offenses in particular instances. Specifies exceptions and defenses. Requires a retail dealer to display a sign with language stating that failing to secure a firearm against unauthorized access poses a safety risk to children. Prohibits a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from selling or delivering a: (1) firearm that is not a handgun to a person who is less than 21 years of age; or (2) semiautomatic assault weapon. Defines terms.
STATUS
Introduced
SB0034 - Occupational licensing.
Linda Rogers, John Crane, Andrea Hunley
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Occupational licensing. Requires the professional licensing agency (agency) to study universal occupational licensing laws enacted in other states. Requires the agency to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the general assembly not later than October 31, 2025. Extends certain dates and expands certain duties regarding the comprehensive review of occupational licensing by public agencies. Delays the date that certain individuals may begin to file a petition to repeal or modify certain occupational regulations. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on employment and labor.)
STATUS
Passed
HCR0008 - Recognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador.
Maureen Bauer, Rita Fleming, Carolyn B. Jackson
Last updated 10 months ago
91 Co-Sponsors
Recognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador.
STATUS
Passed
SB0292 - Various child care matters.
Rodney Pol, Andrea Hunley
Last updated 10 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Various child care matters. Requires the Indiana economic development corporation to submit a report annually to the general assembly regarding funds dedicated to supporting child care under specified state and federal programs. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (FSSA) to publish on the FSSA website a dashboard providing monthly information regarding federal child care subsidies available to Indiana residents. Provides that a household is eligible for assistance under the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) voucher program if the household, at the time of FSSA's initial determination of the household's income eligibility: (1) has a household income that does not exceed 85% of Indiana's state median income for the household's family size; (2) includes an individual who is employed by a licensed child care center, a licensed child care home, or a licensed or registered child care ministry; and (3) otherwise meets federal eligibility requirements for the CCDF program. Requires FSSA to provide mobile facilities at which an individual may, at no charge to the individual, have the individual's fingerprints taken for purposes of a national criminal history background check required under regulations governing employees of child care centers, child care homes, and child care ministries. Provides that: (1) the early learning advisory committee must commission a third party evaluation to assess existing regulations for child care providers not later than May 1, 2024 (rather than July 1, 2024, under current law); and (2) FSSA must initiate the process of amending FSSA's rules in conformance with the findings of the third party evaluation not later than July 1, 2024. Provides that the results of a national criminal history background check of an individual conducted for purposes of the individual's presence on the premises of a provider's child care center, child care home, or child care ministry apply for purposes of the individual's presence on the premises of any child care center or child care ministry, respectively, operated by the provider. Provides that a licensed child care center may allow an employee who is: (1) at least 18 years of age to supervise a child who is less than 12 months of age; and (2) 16 or 17 years of age to supervise a child who is 12 months of age or older if the child is also supervised by an employee who is at least 18 years of age. Provides that a child is eligible for the prekindergarten grant program if the child resides in a household with an annual income that does not exceed 400% of the amount required for the individual to qualify for the federal free or reduced price lunch program. Allows a provider that is eligible to participate as a provider in the prekindergarten grant program to lease or purchase a vacant school building in the same manner, and under the same terms, as a charter school or state educational institution. Provides that an individual enrolled in an educational program leading to a degree, certificate, or credential necessary to meet the educational requirements for: (1) employment in any capacity by a licensed child care center or a licensed or registered child care ministry; or (2) licensure to operate a child care home; is eligible for a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant. Requires FSSA, in collaboration with the department of state revenue, to submit a report to the legislative council not later than October 31, 2024, documenting the results attributable to: (1) the employer sponsored child care fund; and (2) the employer child expenditure credit. Requires FSSA to evaluate the micro center model and submit a report summarizing its findings and recommendations to the legislative council. Makes conforming amendments and technical corrections.
STATUS
Introduced
SR0002 - Honoring Senator Eddie Melton upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
J.D. Ford, Greg Taylor, Shelli Yoder
Last updated 10 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Honoring Senator Eddie Melton upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Senator Eddie Melton upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
STATUS
Passed
SB0173 - Charter schools.
Andrea Hunley
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Charter schools. Changes the chartering authority for a consolidated city. Beginning July 1, 2024, provides that only the charter board or the Indianapolis charter school board may grant chartering authority in a consolidated city. Provides that at least 45 days before a public hearing, an organizer must conduct a meeting with the school corporation where a charter school will be located to discuss certain information. Provides that not more than 30 days after meeting with an organizer, a school corporation must make a recommendation to the authorizer concerning the proposed charter school. Provides that a school corporation must be allowed to make public comments regarding a recommendation made to an authorizer at a public meeting.
STATUS
Introduced
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