Bills to Watch

Indiana Senate

Gun Purchasing Bill (Bill No. 94)
Summary: Makes it a Class C felony for a person to give false information or false evidence of identity in purchasing a firearm. Repeals a provision that states
(1) a resident of Indiana may purchase a rifle or shotgun in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan or Illinois;
(2) a resident of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan or Illinois may purchase a rifle or shotgun in Indiana.
Author: Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, and Sen. Jim Tomes, R-Wadesville
Latest Action: Passed in Senate 48-1 on Feb. 8, referred to House of Representatives
Call Holdman or Tomes to comment on their bill: 317-232-9400

Cell Phone Bill (Bill No. 18)
Summary: Prohibits using a handheld personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle. Exempts emergency situations.
Authors: Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, and Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso
Latest Action: Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, added as eighth co-author Jan. 27.
Call Holdman or Charbonneau to comment on their bill: 317-232-9400
                 
Fuel Theft Bill (Bill No. 79)
Summary: If motor fuel is stolen from a retailer, the owner of the vehicle is liable for the total pump price of the motor fuel pumped plus a service charge of $50.
Author: Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis
Latest Action: Passed in Senate 41-6 on Jan. 20, referred to House of Representatives
Call: Young to comment on his bill 317-232-9400