HB 1598 changes how property taxes are calculated for community land trusts (CLTs). It requires that the true market value of both the land and any buildings or structures on it be used for tax assessment, rather than alternative methods. This directly affects CLTs, which own land and lease it to residents for affordable housing, ensuring their property taxes reflect actual market value. The bill aims to create a fairer tax system for these organizations that provide long-term affordable housing.
Requires the treasurer of state (treasurer) to establish and administer a program to assist Indiana companies in obtaining financing from a financial institution for the purchase of company shares by an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Allows the treasurer and a financial institution to enter into an agreement under which: (1) the treasurer places a certificate of deposit (CD) with the financial institution at not more than 3% below the comparable Treasury Bill rate; (2) the financial institution makes a loan to a company at a reduced percentage rate of interest that corresponds to the CD's reduced rate of interest; and (3) the rate of interest of both the loan and the certificate of deposit move in tandem for the duration of the loan term.
HB 1166 allocates state funds from the general budget to establish a dedicated therapeutic psilocybin research fund. This bill directly affects researchers and institutions conducting clinical studies on psilocybin for medical purposes, providing them with dedicated funding. The key provision is the specific appropriation from the state general fund to support research into psilocybin's therapeutic applications, without altering existing laws or creating new regulations. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on funding allocation rather than policy changes.
HCR 13 is a concurrent resolution introduced by multiple representatives that symbolically affirms the statement "the American Dream belongs to all of us." It does not create new laws or policies, as concurrent resolutions are typically used for expressing legislative sentiment rather than enacting binding changes. The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee after its introduction on January 28, 2025. It has no direct effect on specific groups or concrete policy mechanisms.
HB 1655 would ban specific food additives in Indiana, directly affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, and retailers who sell products within the state. The bill prohibits the use of listed additives in food preparation and processing, requiring businesses to remove these ingredients from their products. It focuses on concrete policy changes by establishing a clear regulatory restriction on certain substances in the food supply. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Public Health Committee for further review.
Precludes certain individuals who have been convicted of a battery offense or neglect of a dependent from providing certain types of in-home care for compensation.
Repeals provisions concerning the: (1) confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; (2) compilation and publication of statistics related to the confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person; and (3) making of a false report that a person is dangerous. Modifies a provision concerning a petition to find that an individual is no longer dangerous.
Provides that a person may not advertise: (1) a product containing marijuana; or (2) a marijuana business; on a sign within 1,000 feet of certain places. Provides that the attorney general may seek civil penalties, an injunction, and other costs for violations. Provides that civil penalties shall be deposited in the state general fund.
HB 1618 designates the persimmon as Indiana's official state fruit. This symbolic bill has no practical policy impact and does not affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups of people. It is purely ceremonial, following Indiana's tradition of designating official state symbols like the state bird or flower. The bill was introduced by Representative Lindauer and coauthored by Representative May in January 2025.
Removes obsolete provisions concerning 2022 appropriations to the Hoosier families first fund (fund). Specifies that money appropriated to the fund for a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, must be expended for a purpose described in the fund statute. Provides that money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year beginning after June 30, 2025, does not revert to the state general fund.
Provides an assessed value deduction for eligible grain processing equipment equal to 100% of the assessed value for assessment dates beginning in 2026. However, limits the deduction to 10 consecutive years in the case of an owner of the equipment who is a grain buyer or warehouse subject to licensing by the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency. Provides a sales tax exemption for equipment used in storing, drying, moving, removing, and handling agriculturally cultivated grain crops.
Defines "revocation of a license". Creates a process in which the director of the Indiana grain buyers and warehouse licensing agency (agency) determines whether a building or other protected enclosure constitutes a single warehouse that requires one or more licenses. Specifies the documents a person who desires to conduct business as a grain buyer, warehouse operator, or buyer-warehouse (licensee) must submit to the agency to renew a license to operate. Specifies how a business as a licensee may renew its license. Specifies the types of licenses the agency shall issue and how a license may be relinquished. Establishes what information must be included in a financial statement submitted by a licensee to the agency. Removes the ability of the agency to temporarily suspend a licensee's license. Specifies various matters related to on-premises inspections. Permits the director of the agency (director) to call an informal meeting with a licensee. Provides how the director may begin an enforcement action and what information the director must send to the licensee. Provides when the director may revoke a licensee's license and what information the director must share with the licensee. Establishes various notice requirements. Permits the agency to adopt rules. Requires the director to inspect and test all equipment used to test the moisture content of grain purchased from producers once per year. Requires the Indiana grain indemnity corporation board to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and take on various new responsibilities. Addresses various issues with producer premiums. Provides that a grain buyer shall keep accurate and correct records of grain purchased from producers documenting the producer premiums paid by producers. Establishes storage fees to determine storage loss.
