Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 1315 amends Indiana's education code to change how financial examinations are conducted for public schools and related entities. It limits audits of schools and charter schools to only matters involving public funds received for educational purposes, rather than full financial reviews. The bill also requires the state to create a public online database listing school expenditures, including contracts and grants, for public access. These changes directly affect public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit education organizations by altering financial oversight and transparency requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 1242 creates a new provision in Indiana law allowing non-resident military personnel who served at least 180 days on the USS Indiana (SSN-789) submarine to qualify for resident tuition rates at Indiana state educational institutions. Eligible individuals must have received an honorable discharge (if no longer serving) and enroll within 12 months of separation, with the benefit lasting up to four years from initial enrollment. The bill specifically defines the USS Indiana as the Virginia-class submarine named in 2017 and launched June 9, 2017. It directly affects military members who served on this vessel and Indiana public colleges/universities, which must offer this tuition rate to qualifying students.
Maddy summaryHB 1316 clarifies Indiana's tax treatment of software sales and modifies tax exemptions for non-profits. It specifically states that remote access to prewritten computer software (like cloud-based services) is **not** considered a taxable retail transaction, directly affecting software companies and online service providers. The bill also adjusts exemptions for non-profits and libraries selling tangible property (e.g., books) and restricts businesses from claiming multiple tax credits for the same project, requiring them to choose one credit instead. These changes took effect July 1, 2018, with some provisions expiring July 1, 2024.