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Making Indiana Healthy and Prospersous


John,



This week has marked a major milestone for Governor Mike Braun and al
Hoosiers. After months of hard work and collaboration, Governor Braun signed
Senate Bill 1 into law—delivering on his promise to cut property taxes and put
more money back in the pockets of Hoosiers. SB1 also ensures long-term
protections for taxpayers through greater transparency and accountability in
the local tax process.



In addition to this legislative win, the Governor unveiled a bold new vision
for public health in Indiana. With the support of national health leaders, he
signed a sweeping package of executive orders focused on empowering Hoosiers to
live healthier lives—through better information, stronger access to local food,
and smarter, community-driven solutions.



These actions reflect a commitment to the Freedom and Opportunity Agenda and a
clear focus on results for the people of Indiana.



As always, thank you for being a part of our team. Please feel free to reach
out if there's anything I can assist with.



And on behalf of the entire Indiana GOP team, we wish you and yours a blessed
Good Friday and Happy Easter!







Lana Keesling, Indiana GOP Chairwoman


 

 


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Governor Braun and the Indiana General Assembly deliver historic property tax
relief


Governor Mike Braun after months of work, on Tuesday, signed SB1, delivering
property tax cuts for Hoosier homeowners, farmers, and businesses. SB1 also
limits future tax hikes, ensures that local tax hikes must be approved by
residents through a transparent referendum process, and provides Hoosiers with
tools to understand the impact property tax increases would have on themselves
and their families.



What he said: “Real property tax relief was a core promise of my Freedom and
Opportunity Agenda and with the collaborative leadership of our legislators, we
are delivering real savings and protections for taxpayers. I look forward to
signing the bill as soon as I receive it."

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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Governor Braun Signs Landmark Package of Executive Orders to ‘Make Indiana
Healthy Again’


Governor Mike Braun signed signed a landmark package of executive orders with
initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being. Secretary of Health and
Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative.




What he said: “This isn’t the usual top-down, one-size-fits-all public health
agenda: We’re focused on root causes, giving Hoosiers the transparent
information to make decisions affecting their health, making it easier to
access to fresh local food from Indiana’s incredible farms, and taking on the
problems in government programs that are contributing to making our communities
less healthy... Today’s nine executive orders reflect a new approach to health
policy in the state of Indiana focused on empowering everyone to live
healthier, longer lives. Let’s Make Indiana Healthy Again!”

- Governor Braun, via a press release
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📱 News You Can Use


Governor Mike Braun announced
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a collaboration between the Indiana State Police and the Alcohol & Tobacco
Commission’s Excise Police to address the issue of public safety around bars
that tend to attract crime, drugs, and disturbances, sometimes referred to as
“nuisance bars.”



Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith read
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the final passage of the Bible, ending the four day, fifth annual, State
Capitol Bible Reading Marathon.



Secretary Diego Morales attended
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meetings and briefings with the National Association of Secretaries of State
(NASS) and U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Discussion focused on
implementation of President Trump’s recent Executive Order on preserving and
protecting the integrity of American elections, and theSafeguard American Voter
Eligibility (SAVE) Act currently moving through Congress.



Treasurer Daniel Elliott urged
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finish the U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel deal that was blocked under the Biden
administration.



Comptroller Elise Nieshalla commended
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Indiana Senate for passing “A Senate Resolution recognizing the seriousness of
the national debt & its threat to national security.”



Attorney General Todd Rokita called
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on all Hoosiers to remain vigilant as scammers look to exploit these disasters
by targeting charitable and helpful individuals.



Senator Todd Young celebrated
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the unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution introduced by himself, Maggie
Hassan (D-N.H.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to commemorate and support the
goals of World Quantum Day, which is recognized annually on April 14th.



Senator Jim Banks introduced
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theFamily First Act. The bill would strengthen support for working families by
expanding the Child Tax Credit to $4,200 for children under age 6 and $3,000
for all other children—covering up to six kids per family. It also creates a
new $2,800 tax credit for pregnant mothers. Additionally, the bill simplifies
the Earned Income Tax Credit and eliminates unfair tax breaks like the state
and local tax deduction for wealthy individuals. Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) is
leading in the House.



Congressman Rudy Yakym introduced
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theNational Veterans Advocate Act of 2025, which would expand the existing VA
Office of Patient Advocacy’s duties to improve veteran casework and build a
mechanism to allow those working with veterans to provide feedback to Congress
so we can fix the problems veterans face when using VA services.



Congressman Marlin Stutzman highlighted
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targeting our economy, security, and future, including IP theft, espionage,
ownership of American farmland, COVID-19, fentanyl, and currency manipulation.



Congressman Jim Baird joined
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discuss how President Trump is bringing countries to the negotiating table and
working to secure a level playing field for American farmers.



Congresswoman Victoria Spartz met
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Fifth District to discuss water, energy, land use, EPA regulations and economic
development opportunities for rural Indiana.



Congressman Jefferson Shreve joined
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the effort to expand the use of 529 education savings plans to cover expenses
for trade schools, apprenticeships, and aviation-focused programs. This will
help more Hoosiers obtain and retain well-paying jobs that don’t require a
traditional four-year degree.



Congressman Mark Messmer supported
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Rogue Rulings Act(NORRA) so that Americans can trust that President Trump can
lawfully exercise his power as the elected leader of the United States without
the concern that rogue, hyper-partisan judges will overstep their authority to
try and prevent him from fulfilling the promises he made as a candidate.



Congresswoman Erin Houchin voted
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for and applauded the passage of President Trump's America First budget
resolution.


 


HEA 1041: Requires educational institutions to categorize athletic teams as
male, female, or coed, and prohibits individuals assigned male at birth from
participating on female-designated teams. It also mandates grievance
procedures, allows for civil actions for violations, and protects institutions
from legal liability when complying with these rules.



HEA 1051: Provides that the following are eligible for a mobile integration
healthcare grant: (1) an emergency medical services provider agency that is
operated by a county; (2) an emergency medical services provider organization;
and (3) a hospital; if certain conditions are met.



HEA 1143: Revises the education and experience requirements for licensure as a
certified public accountant. Repeals language allowing various substitutions
for licensure requirements.



HEA 1198: Increases the threshold for public work projects that boards can
perform without a contract from $250,000 to $375,000, with annual inflation
adjustments published online. It removes distinctions between school and
non-school political subdivisions, allows a 90-day contract window when federal
grants are involved, and exempts certain public building work from requiring
architect or engineer-approved plans.



HEA 1382: Exempts out-of-state vehicle distributors and manufacturers from
certain Indiana licensing requirements, reinforces that buying, selling, or
trading vehicles on Sundays is a Class B misdemeanor, updates mandatory
training for used car dealer license applicants, and restricts license holders
from making certain changes unless altering their business entity type.



HEA 1385: Provides an exception to one of the disqualifying conditions for a
nurse aide or other unlicensed employee.



HEA 1441: Starting in 2026, non-regulated water and wastewater utilities in
Indiana must submit asset management reports every four years to the IURC,
demonstrating compliance with state guidelines and certifying operational
capability. Repeated deficiencies can lead to increased regulatory oversight,
including rate control, mandatory rate cases, or potential receivership.



HEA 1471: Establishes the procedure for placing a law enforcement officer's
name on a Giglio list. Provides notice and reconsideration procedures. Provides
requirements for prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officers. Provides
civil immunity to prosecuting attorneys for acts related to a Giglio list.



HEA 1490: Allows the horse racing commission (commission) to issue a license
for certain individuals to provide teeth floating on a licensed horse race
track in Indiana. Provides an exception to the licensing and special permits
requirements of veterinary medicine for certain individuals who are licensed by
the commission.



HEA 1559: Provides that when a public agency chooses to employ a construction
manager as constructor (CMc) on a public works project, the applicable contract
award standard for the project is "lowest and best". Increases the maximum
amount of work a CMc may perform on a project from 20% of the total value of a
project to 30% of the total value of a project.



HEA 1593: The bill updates the definition of "principal office" for business
entities and requires those submitting biennial reports on behalf of others to
verify their identity. It also sets rules for commercial mail receiving
agencies and allows dissolved entities to apply for reinstatement after five
years if they explain their reasons and future plans.



HEA 1160: Provides that the governing body of a school corporation or the
chief administrative officer of a nonpublic school system shall authorize the
absence and excuse of a school student if the student participates in certain
events offered by the National FFA Organization, the Indiana FFA Association,
or a 4-H club. Provides that a student's excused absences may not exceed six
days in a school year. Provides that the student must be in good academic
standing.



HEA 1687: Prohibits the transfer of a sex or violent offender's probation
jurisdiction to another county in Indiana while the offender is required to
register as an offender unless certain conditions are met. Prohibits a sexually
violent predator or an offender against children from working in any setting
where the predator or offender: (1) has more than incidental and occasional
contact with a child who is not accompanied by the child's parent, guardian, or
custodian; (2) has supervisory or disciplinary power over a child; or (3) is
expected to touch a child on a more than incidental and occasional basis.



SEA 3: Provides that any third party administrator or pharmacy benefit manager
acting on behalf of a plan sponsor owes a fiduciary duty to the plan sponsor.



SEA 28: Allows owners of significant groundwater withdrawal facilities to file
complaints about well failures and requires the Department of Natural Resources
to investigate within three business days. If a facility is found responsible
for impairing another well, it must provide timely and reasonable compensation
to the affected party.



SEA 137: Tightens voter list maintenance procedures by requiring updates
within 48 hours of new information, mandating checks for voters inactive in the
last two general elections, and clarifying removal criteria. It prohibits
educational institution IDs as valid identification, recognizes a Consular
Report of Birth Abroad as proof of citizenship, and enhances interstate voter
data sharing and death record reporting to improve voter roll accuracy.



SEA 187: Requires all members of county property tax assessment boards of
appeal (PTABOA) to be Indiana residents throughout their terms and ends the
terms of non-resident members as of July 1, 2025, requiring their replacement
by the appropriate county authority.



SEA 209: Allows for the use of electronic pull tab games, electronic pull tab
devices, and electronic pull tab systems in charity gaming by certain
organizations. Provides for a maximum number of electronic pull tab devices
that may be present, for purposes of charity gaming, in a permitted location.



SEA 249: Amends provisions that allow school corporations to provide a
supplemental payment to teachers in excess of the salary specified in the
school corporation's compensation plan. Makes corresponding changes.



SEA 280: Allows the use of rifles for deer hunting on public property starting
after June 30, 2025, with certain restrictions, and removes limitations on
rifle case length. It permits centerfire rifles firing bullets 5.56 mm or
larger and prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from regulating case
length for such rifles.



SEA 281: Mandates timely access to juvenile offense records for law
enforcement and prosecutors and requires an electronic case‐summary
transmission system for expungement by July 1, 2025. It allows non‑elected
individuals to expunge official misconduct with prosecutorial consent but bars
expungement for serious violent felons, unlawful firearm possession, commercial
CDL holders, and extends these expungement rules to judicial officers.



SEA 306: Provides that a taxpayer may assign any part of the film and media
production tax credit (credit) that the taxpayer may claim. Sets forth the
procedure for a taxpayer to make the assignment. Establishes a limit of
$250,000 for any single tax credit provided. Limits the aggregate amount of tax
credits that may be provided to $2,000,000. Extends the credit's expiration
date from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2031.



SEA 389: For annexations adopted October 7, 2024, covering no more than 50
acres of vacant land (plus one residence) within a fire protection district,
the annexation becomes effective 30 days after adoption/filing rather than the
next January 1. It also exempts the municipality from having to begin fire
protection service or notify the district within 10 days of the effective date.



SEA 451: Provides for a decrease in the individual adjusted gross income tax
rate beginning in 2030 depending on certain conditions being met.



SEA 498: Authorizes the Indiana Board of Pharmacy to share INSPECT data with
DCS supervisors investigating child abuse or neglect, redefines “emergency
shelter,” and mandates criminal history checks for any contractor with
unsupervised access in child caring institutions or group homes. It also
removes specified shelter‑care duration limits, updates casework supervisor
qualifications, and exempts emergency shelters from immunization verification
and psychotropic medication reporting requirements.



SEA 520: Exempts certain veteran focused nonprofit cemeteries from certain
deposit and trustee requirements with respect to a perpetual care fund.



SEA 1: Delivers meaningful relief and predictability for Hoosier taxpayers by
capping annual levy growth at 4% (unless voters affirm an increase), phasing in
larger homestead deductions, business personal property exemptions up to $2
million, and enhanced circuit‑breaker credits. It also modernizes local income
tax structures, streamlines referendum timing, bolsters school and
public‑safety funding fairness, and creates a transparent tax‑comparison
portal—promoting fiscal responsibility and stronger community investment.



HEA 1088: Requires personal representatives to serve estate‐administration
notices to creditors within one month—providing deadlines, templates, and
procedures for late service and claim filing—and allows unsupervised personal
representatives or trustees to distribute retirement‐plan assets without court
order. It also defines “direct postmortem transfers” to testamentary trusts as
effective at death under the Social Security Act and extends a decedent’s
tax‐related power‐of‑attorney authority until a personal representative is
appointed.



HEA 1118: Ensures that first responders’ communications with CISM providers or
peer support teams remain completely confidential and cannot be compelled in
any legal or administrative proceeding. It also protects first responders and
their employers from liability based on those communications—unless the conduct
amounts to wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct.



HEA 1131: Effective January 1, 2027, Cumberland will formally secede from the
consolidated city–county to become an excluded city, with local councils taking
necessary transition steps and the Department of Local Government Finance
realigning property tax levies, rates, budgets, and revenue shares. Cumberland
will remain in its existing fire protection districts and bear its pro rata
share of outstanding consolidated‑city debt service based on assessed valuation
until those obligations are satisfied.



HEA 1167: Provides that the controlled substance paraphernalia statutes do not
apply to items marketed to detect the presence of a drug or controlled
substance.



HEA 1208: It requires the State Board of Accounts to set annual or biennial
training standards for sheriffs (and their designees) overseeing jail
commissary funds and shifts sheriff reporting of fund receipts and
disbursements from semiannual to quarterly to the county fiscal body. It also
authorizes the commissary fund to cover the cost of an independent CPA audit or
review in years when the fund isn’t audited by the State Board.



HEA 1220: Requires a teacher's electronic mail address to be used for sending
the annual summary of a teacher's rights and protections. Removes the
requirement that the attorney general publish an annual newspaper notice
regarding unclaimed property held by the attorney general with a value of more
than $100.



HEA 1226: Prohibits an issuer of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate
from denying, conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of, or discriminating
in the pricing of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate because of the
health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition
of an applicant who meets certain conditions.



HEA 1248: Households that include a foster parent at the time of the initial
CCDF eligibility determination are expressly made eligible for child care
assistance. The Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services must also
set aside 200 CCDF vouchers specifically for children placed with licensed
foster parents.



HEA 1280: Military pay for members of the United States Space Force, the
United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps is exempt
from the individual income tax. These members are also eligible for the income
tax deduction for military retirement or survivor's benefits.



HEA 1297: Establishes the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program.



HEA 1322: By March 1, 2026, the Department of Administration may issue a
request for information to explore how blockchain technology could enhance cost
efficiency, consumer experience, data security, and privacy for state agencies.
A report on this exploration must be submitted to the legislative council by
October 1, 2026.



HEA 1348: A high school diploma or credential from a nonaccredited nonpublic
school is legally sufficient to prove high school completion, and no state or
local agency or higher education institution in Indiana may discriminate based
on the source of the diploma. The administrator of a nonaccredited school has
the authority to execute documents required to provide evidence of a child's
education.



HEA 1354: Amends the licensure applicability provision for veterinarians to
include registration and permits for veterinary technicians. Requires certain
individuals to submit to both a state and national background check. Allows the
state police department to release the results of a national criminal history
background check to an authorized employee of the board of animal health. Makes
a technical correction.



HEA 1380: Provides that the supplemental fee to register an electric vehicle
does not apply to a motor driven cycle.



HEA 1467: The bill prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to or
engaging in certain actions regarding public questions. It also forbids
political action committees from knowingly accepting contributions or
expenditures from prohibited sources and establishes reporting and disclosure
requirements for independent expenditures.



HEA 1509: Requires disclosure of the appointing authority and term of an
appointed public officer: (1) in the meeting notice and agenda of the board on
which the public officer is appointed to serve; and (2) on the board's website
or appointing authority's website, if any. Provides that if the appointing
authority or board does not have a website, the information must be published
on the Internet through the computer gateway administered by the office of
technology.



HEA 1518: Provides with certain exceptions, that if a state entity purchases
or leases a vehicle, the vehicle: (1) must be a government model, base model,
or standard model vehicle; and (2) may not be from a luxury or semi-luxury
brand if a nonluxury brand alternative exists that uses the same underlying
vehicle platform.



HEA 1558: The bill excludes minor league baseball players, who are compensated
under a collective bargaining agreement, from the definition of "employee"
under minimum wage law. It also removes the requirement for tracking daily and
weekly hours and wages for these players.



SEA 120: Requires a sheriff to take a DNA sample of a person taken into
custody for a felony. Provides that it is a Class C misdemeanor if a person
refuses to provide a DNA sample to a sheriff.



SEA 176: The bill adds members to the Indiana State Board of Nursing and
changes the qualifications for certain members. It also adjusts licensing
requirements for licensed practical nurses and allows applicants for
state-accredited practical nursing programs to apply without a high school
diploma, though they must obtain one before completing the program.



SEA 178: Establishes that natural gas and propane are recognized as "clean
energy" or "green energy" in Indiana for state and federal programs related to
clean energy initiatives or projects. It defines "clean energy" to include
natural gas, propane, wind, solar, hydropower, fuel cells, hydrogen, geothermal
energy, and nuclear energy, while clarifying that it does not alter existing
definitions in Indiana law.



SEA 182: The bill updates adult protective services procedures, including
clarifying that reports can be made through a statewide toll-free number or
online. It also requires investigations to determine if a report should be
referred to law enforcement, removes certain notification and consent
requirements, and streamlines coordination of services.



SEA 424: Allows public utilities to petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory
Commission (IURC) for approval to incur project development costs for small
modular nuclear reactors before obtaining a certificate of public convenience.
It outlines the process for cost recovery, including periodic rate adjustments,
conditions for approval, and the treatment of costs if the project is canceled
or not completed. The bill also specifies the time frame and criteria for the
IURC's review and approval of these costs.



SEA 431: Provides that after June 30, 2025, a foreign company may not
construct or cause to be constructed a data center in Indiana unless the
Indiana utility regulatory commission and the Indiana economic development
corporation conduct a joint study of the anticipated electricity use of the
prospective data center and certify to the governor and the general assembly
that the electricity estimated to be used by the data center will be
self-generated and will not affect the load supply of the regional transmission
organizations whose service territory includes Indiana.


 

Upcoming Events Across the State


April 22: Allen County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 22: Harrison County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 24: Morgan County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 25: Clark County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 25: Perry County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 26: Howard County Century Club Breakfast
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April 26: Hendricks County Freedom and Family Day
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April 28: Orange County Lincoln Day Dinner
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April 30: Fulton County "We are your Voice"
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May 2: Johnson County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 6: Huntington County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 7: Warrick County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 8: Fayette County Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner
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May 9: Jay County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 14: Bartholomew County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 17: White County Lincoln Day Dinner
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May 23: Whitley County Lincoln Day Dinner
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June 6: Carroll County Lincoln Day Dinner
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June 13: Henry County Golf Outing
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July 25: Newton County Golf Outing
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August 23: Shreve's All American Picnic
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August 23: Indiana Federation of Republican Women Convention
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August 23: Indiana Federation of Republican Women's Tribute
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