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E-News 3-18-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Gov. Holcomb Vetoes Agency Oversight Bill Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed HB 1211 on Wednesday, citing concerns about its effect on broadband projects and state agency emergency rules. In his veto letter, Holcomb wrote that the “entirely new and unvetted” broadband language in HB 1211 could jeopardize $154 million of projects across 28 counties.   FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOMC: Federal Reserve Announces First Interest Rate Hike Since 2018 According to the latest Federal Open Market Committee statement, the Federal Reserve will raise the...
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E-News 3-11-22 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 2022 Indiana General Assembly Concludes Early The Indiana General Assembly finished all legislative work for the 2022 session on Tuesday night, marking an early end to a session that was originally slated to end on March 14. Lawmakers worked late into the night on Tuesday negotiating final elements on a number of key legislative priorities, including HB 1002, the broad tax reduction package. All bills that passed now move to Gov. Holcomb’s desk for final action. The governor has seven days upon receipt of a bill to sign it into law. He may also choose to...
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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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