Rebecca Patrick, Author at Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development: Committee Passes Regional Economic Development Legislation

Economic Development: Committee Passes Regional Economic Development Legislation

SB 350 – Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Authored by Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) 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 similar resolutions to adopt a preliminary [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-31T14:35:21-05:00January 31st, 2020|

Energy and Environment: Stormwater Fee Exemptions Turned Into Summer Study But Still Bad Bill

Energy and Environment: Stormwater Fee Exemptions Turned Into Summer Study But Still Bad Bill

SB 46 – Storm Water Fee Exemptions Authored by Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) The introduced bill provided that the board of a municipal department of storm water management, the board of a county department of storm water management or the board of public works of a consolidated city may not assess or collect user fees for the operation and [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-31T14:30:42-05:00January 31st, 2020|

Senate Passes Game-Changing Student Aid Bill

Senate Passes Game-Changing Student Aid Bill

SB 223 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) Co-authored by Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) and Sen. David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) The bill would require Indiana high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unless: 1) the student’s parent signs a waiver that the student understands what the [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-31T14:00:55-05:00January 31st, 2020|

TOP STORY: Payroll Bill Amendment Significant But More Answers Needed

TOP STORY: Payroll Bill Amendment Significant But More Answers Needed

SB 320 – Withholding Tax Remittance Authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) Provides that the state Department of State Revenue shall only accept payment of employer withholding taxes that are made or withdrawn directly from the business account of the employer that is liable for withholding and remitting the tax. Prohibits the department from accepting payment of employer withholding [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-31T13:51:51-05:00January 31st, 2020|

TOP STORY: House Passes Chamber-Priority Bill on Occupational Licensing Recognition

TOP STORY: House Passes Chamber-Priority Bill on Occupational Licensing Recognition

HB 1008 – Occupational Licensure Endorsement Authored by Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) Requires a board that issues a license for certain regulated occupations to issue a license to an individual who: (1) is licensed in another state or jurisdiction in the regulated occupation; (2) has established residency; (3) has passed a substantially equivalent examination as determined by the [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-31T13:43:30-05:00January 31st, 2020|

Celebrate Internship Excellence at 2020 IMPACT Awards Luncheon

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana INTERNnet’s 14th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon is set to take place on February 18 at the Ritz Charles Ballrooms in Carmel. It will focus on celebrating internship excellence, featuring moderated discussions with interns, employers and career development professionals on their best practices. Indiana INTERNnet is managed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and the program serves as [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-24T15:23:14-05:00January 24th, 2020|

Trio of Health Care Bills Feature Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Provider ‘Gag Clause’ and Emotional Testimony Over Mandate

Trio of Health Care Bills Feature Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Provider ‘Gag Clause’ and Emotional Testimony Over Mandate

Senate Health Committee Hears Bill to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers SB 3 – Benefit Managers Regulation Authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) Requires that a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) – a company that manages prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers – obtain a license issued by the Department of Insurance. Sets forth requirements of the pharmacy [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-24T14:28:27-05:00January 24th, 2020|

Bill Needs Studied Regarding Payroll Companies

Bill Needs Studied Regarding Payroll Companies

SB 320 – Withholding Tax Remittance Authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) Provides that the state Department of State Revenue shall only accept payment of employer withholding taxes that are made or withdrawn directly from the business account of the employer that is liable for withholding and remitting the tax. Prohibits the department from accepting payment of employer withholding [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-03-18T09:06:33-04:00January 24th, 2020|

Energy and Environment: Parade of Bills Has Our Attention

Energy and Environment: Parade of Bills Has Our Attention

Business Would Pay Extra for Stormwater Infrastructure Under Proposed Bill SB 46 – Storm Water Fee Exemptions Authored by Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) This bill provides that the board of a municipal department of storm water management, the board of a county department of storm water management, or the board of public works of a consolidated city may not [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-24T14:09:12-05:00January 24th, 2020|

Wrongful Death Damage Increase Gains Steam

Wrongful Death Damage Increase Gains Steam

SB 101 – Wrongful Death Damages Authored by Sen Mike Bohacek (R-Michigan City) Increases the aggregate damages cap for a wrongful death action from $300,000 to $700,000. Chamber position: Oppose The latest: The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 7-3. Had two senators who are generally business friendly voted against it, the bill would have stalled 5-5. Indiana Chamber action/commentary: No [...]

Rebecca Patrick2020-01-24T14:03:53-05:00January 24th, 2020|

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