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E-News 3-4-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana General Assembly Eyes Early Finish The Indiana General Assembly has scheduled the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session for Monday, March 14. Many lawmakers believe an earlier conclusion of session is likely, though several key legislative priorities still need to be finalized, including the broad tax package. HB 1001, the employer vaccine requirement bill, was voted on this week, and there was a flurry of final negotiations on a number of other bills late this week. We expect the same pace moving into early next week. If the final key...
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E-News 2-25-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana Lawmakers Nearing End of Session The Indiana General Assembly is quickly approaching the end of the 2022 legislative session. Lawmakers concluded all final committee meetings this week due to pre-established deadlines. Third-reading deadlines will occur next week. The date set to conclude all legislative business is March 14, but many expect the conclusion to occur earlier. House Bill 1048 – Sheriff’s Sale in Mortgage Foreclosure Action Author: Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-District 57) Bill summary: Allows the sheriff to conduct a public auction...
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E-News 2-18-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Tax Cut Bill Expanded Indiana lawmakers approved SB 1, expanding the number of people eligible for anticipated $125 payments this spring under the state's automatic taxpayer refund law. However, a Senate committee gutted the $1 billion House Republican tax cut package within HB 1002, eliminating every tax cut that passed the House. Senate Strikes Vax Mandate Bill Language Lawmakers in the Indiana Senate struck language from the House Republican vaccine mandates bill, House Bill 1001, that would have forced employers to accept any religious exemptions...
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E-News 2-11-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Senate and House Republicans Far Apart on Key Issues The second half of the 2022 Indiana General Assembly begins Monday, setting off a five-week sprint to the legislature's statutory March 14 adjournment deadline. The two chambers’ supermajorities are currently split on a range of controversial topics, from vaccination mandates to education issues. Senate Bill 370 - Community Infrastructure Improvement Districts Author: Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-District 7) Bill summary: Creates a procedure to establish a community infrastructure improvement...
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