Indiana

Honoring Chesterton Large Co-ed Cheer. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Chesterton Large Co-ed Cheer on their State Title.

Honoring Kenneth Edwards upon his retirement. Honoring Kenneth Edwards upon his retirement.

Nuclear facility permits. Makes the following changes to the Indiana Code chapter concerning the issuance of permits for nuclear powered generating facilities and nuclear fuel reprocessing plants (facilities) by the department of environmental management (department): (1) Repeals a provision that prohibits a person from constructing or operating, or increasing the capacity of, a facility without a permit from the department. (2) Repeals a provision authorizing the environmental rules board (board) to adopt rules establishing: (A) conditions for the issuance of a permit for; and (B) requirements for the operation of; a facility. (3) Requires a person proposing to construct a facility to file with the department (instead of the board, under current law) an environmental feasibility report concurrently with the filing of documents (instead of the preliminary safety analysis, under current law) required to be filed with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (instead of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, under current law). (4) Repeals a provision authorizing the commissioner of the department to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects of the proposed operation of a facility. (5) Repeals a provision: (A) requiring the board to adopt rules and standards to protect Indiana citizens from radiation hazards; and (B) setting forth requirements for required permits with respect to radioactive discharge.

Honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement.

Motor vehicle equipment requirements. Adds an exception to certain motor vehicle equipment requirements for vehicle chassis that are a part of a vehicle manufacturer's work in process and are towed for a distance of less than 40 miles.

Recognizing the partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Indiana. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the cooperative and strategic partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Indiana.

Recognizing the Alaska Christian Church on their 190th anniversary. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the Alaska Christian Church on their 190th anniversary.

Honoring Dan Huge. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dan Huge upon his retirement.

Recognizing Indiana 4-H. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana 4-H.

Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.

Relocation of outdoor advertising signs. Provides that the Indiana department of transportation or a zoning authority may not apply zoning standards or require a permit to relocate certain outdoor advertising signs. Provides that an existing outdoor advertising sign located within the boundaries of an excluded city may not be relocated outside the excluded city unless the county or municipality to which the outdoor advertising sign will be relocated approves of the relocation. Allows a zoning authority to permit or inspect a relocated outdoor advertising sign if the purpose is to ensure compliance with certain safety standards.

Natural resource entrance fees. Allows counties that meet certain criteria to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $1 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into certain state parks and recreation areas. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on an annual state park pass holder. Requires the department to collect and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the surcharge collected is to be used for certain purposes.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation.

Recognizing and commending GAP26 for its efforts to promote prayer, faith, and community across the United States. Recognizing and commending GAP26 for its efforts to promote prayer, faith, and community across the United States.

Recognizing Solar Opportunities Indiana. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the importance and significance of a coalition entitled Solar Opportunities Indiana (SOI).

Scanning ballots. Specifies a process by which certain counties may scan voted optical scan ballot cards during the early voting period and on election day without using secrecy envelopes. Makes conforming amendments. Reduces the period during which in person absentee voting may occur at the office of the circuit court clerk or a satellite office from 28 days to a 16 day period ending at noon on the day before election day.

Honoring flight attendants. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring flight attendants.

Honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481 on 63 years of lighting Monument Circle.

Municipal elections. Moves, as a general rule, elections of town officers to even-numbered years. Allows a town with a population of more than 10,000 to opt out of the general rule by resolution. Allows a city to pass a resolution to opt in to the general rule. Makes conforming changes.

Honoring Portage Township Schools and Stratelign. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Portage Township Schools and Stratelign.

Honoring Senator Andrea Hunley on her retirement. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Andrea Hunley on her retirement.

Congratulating the Avon Marching Black and Gold. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Avon Marching Black and Gold.

Memorializing Daniel Combs. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Perry Township Trustee Daniel Combs.

Recognizing National Engineers Week. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing National Engineers Week.

Urging the IGA to study training requirements for school employees concerning seizures. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana General Assembly to study training requirements for school employees concerning seizures.