A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning the general assembly.
Summary
SB0210 is a short bill titled as an act to amend the Indiana Code concerning the general assembly. Based on the available bill text, no substantive amendment language is visible, so the specific policy changes cannot be determined from the provided text alone. The bill appears to be a legislative-organization measure rather than one addressing a public program, tax, or regulatory topic.
The bill advanced through the Senate and received a third-reading vote of 34 yeas to 11 nays, indicating it had majority support but also meaningful opposition. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier in the process, suggesting it was handled as a matter affecting legislative procedure or the structure/operation of the General Assembly.
Because the actual statutory language is not present in the provided bill text, the precise impact on state law cannot be identified from this record. At a minimum, the bill would amend provisions in the Indiana Code related to the General Assembly, and any legal effect would likely be limited to legislative administration, procedure, or internal governance rather than external regulatory policy.
The general sentiment appears cautiously favorable overall, given the bill’s passage on third reading, but not unanimous. The 11 dissenting votes suggest some disagreement with the measure, likely over the scope, necessity, or details of the proposed changes. No committee transcript is available, so there is no recorded debate to identify specific arguments or concerns.
The main point of contention is the absence of visible bill text, which prevents a detailed assessment of the exact changes being proposed. From the voting pattern alone, the bill seems to have been supported by a majority of senators while drawing some opposition, but the reasons for that split are not available in the provided materials.
Impact
The bill would amend the Indiana Code provisions governing the General Assembly, but the specific statutory sections and legal changes cannot be identified from the provided text. Its likely effect is limited to legislative procedure, organization, or internal operations of the state legislature rather than broader public-facing law.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests the bill had majority support in the Senate, passing third reading 34-11. That indicates generally favorable sentiment, though the nontrivial number of no votes shows some opposition. No committee discussion is available to further characterize the debate.
Contention
The primary contention is that the bill text is not visible in the provided materials, so the exact substance of the amendment is unknown. The recorded opposition in the Senate vote suggests at least some lawmakers objected to the measure, but the basis for that opposition is not available. Without committee transcripts, no specific policy dispute can be identified.
To convene a Joint Convention of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth General Assembly of the State of Indiana to publish the returns of the election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
To allow the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 124th Indiana General Assembly to adjourn and recess separately throughout the First Regular Session for periods in excess of three (3) cons
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.