Rebecca Patrick, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Ways and Means Committee Amends, Passes Central Indiana Regional Development Bill

Ways and Means Committee Amends, Passes Central Indiana Regional Development Bill

SB 350 – Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) Sponsored by Rep. Timothy Brown (R-Crawfordsville) Authorize counties and municipalities within the Indianapolis metropolitan area to establish a central Indiana regional development authority pilot that will sunset on July 1, 2025. Requires counties and municipalities that wish to establish the development authority to adopt substantially [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-28T13:14:46-05:00February 28th, 2020|

Legislation on Transparency Billing, Smoking Age Increase, ASCs for Worker’s Comp and Pharmacy Benefit Managers All Clear Committee

Legislation on Transparency Billing, Smoking Age Increase, ASCs for Worker’s Comp and Pharmacy Benefit Managers All Clear Committee

Unanimous Committee Passage for Ambulatory Surgical Centers for Worker’s Comp HB 1332 – Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers Authored by Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) Sponsored by Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) Provides that ambulatory outpatient surgical centers (ASCs) may be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed 225% of the ASCs Medicare reimbursement rate. Provides that the payment to an ASC [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-28T13:51:19-05:00February 28th, 2020|

Free Statewide Employer Strategy Series on Addiction Continues in March, April

(INDIANAPOLIS) — More than 200,000 employed Hoosiers are currently struggling with addiction. Businesses across the state have an opportunity to help their employees address the problem and learn prevention methods by attending free meetings set for March and April. Indiana Workforce Recovery, which is putting on these educational events, is a joint initiative created in collaboration with the Wellness [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-03-10T10:52:15-04:00February 28th, 2020|

Indiana Public Health Doctor Talks Coronavirus Preparedness for Hoosier Businesses

Indiana Public Health Doctor Talks Coronavirus Preparedness for Hoosier Businesses

“We need to think very carefully about how we discuss the coronavirus so that we are being realistic and proactive, but without causing undue emotional distress and concern over it,” declares Dr. Kara A. Cecil, a public health specialist and associate professor at the University of Indianapolis. She shared that message and practical tips with a packed house at [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-03-02T12:06:21-05:00February 27th, 2020|

Applauding Indiana’s Workplace Safety Heroes

Applauding Indiana’s Workplace Safety Heroes

There is no more valuable asset to companies than their workforce. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner annually with the Indiana Department of Labor, on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb, and the Central Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards. This year’s honors were presented today during a [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-25T23:05:26-05:00February 26th, 2020|

Employment Law Seminar, Managing People Workshop Highlight Indiana Chamber’s March Event Lineup

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The 26th Annual Employment Law Seminar, one of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s most popular educational events, returns March 11. The seminar is presented in partnership with Faegre Drinker at the Indiana Chamber Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis. The sessions will be led by Faegre Drinker (formerly Faegre Baker Daniels LLP) partners and associates on topics such [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-24T17:29:01-05:00February 24th, 2020|

Senate Insurance Does Not Move Amendment to Allow for Assignment of Benefits and Arbitration for Dispute Resolution for EMS Transportation

Senate Insurance Does Not Move Amendment to Allow for Assignment of Benefits and Arbitration for Dispute Resolution for EMS Transportation

HB 1372 – Various Insurance Matters Authored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) Sponsored by Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) Authorizes a local unit to establish and maintain: (1) an individual self-insurance program to provide health care benefits to its employees; and (2) a health savings account program under which employees may set aside funds tax-free to pay for medical [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-21T12:54:28-05:00February 21st, 2020|

Economic Development: Committee Hears, Holds Central Indiana Regional Development Bill

Economic Development: Committee Hears, Holds Central Indiana Regional Development Bill

SB 350 – Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) Sponsored by Rep. Timothy Brown (R-Crawfordsville) Authorize counties and municipalities within the Indianapolis metropolitan area to establish a central Indiana regional development authority pilot that will sunset on July 1, 2025. Requires counties and municipalities that wish to establish the development authority to adopt substantially [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-21T12:49:53-05:00February 21st, 2020|

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Hears RV Sales Bill

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Hears RV Sales Bill

HB 1059 – Sales Tax on Recreational Vehicles Authored by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) Provides that for certain transactions involving a cargo trailer or recreational vehicle that occur after June 30, 2025, the state gross retail tax rate is the rate of the nonreciprocal state or foreign country (excluding any locally imposed tax rates) in which the cargo trailer [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-21T12:45:12-05:00February 21st, 2020|

Two Positive Education Bills, One Negative One Moving in Senate

Two Positive Education Bills, One Negative One Moving in Senate

House Bill 1002 (Teacher Evaluations), authored by Rep. Anthony Cook (R-Cicero), was heard by the Senate Education Committee this week with the committee expected to vote on the bill next week. The Chamber testified in opposition to the bill alongside other education reform advocates, including the Institute for Quality Education and the Foundation for Excellence in Education. The measure [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-02-21T12:41:58-05:00February 21st, 2020|

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