https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8bQX5ClOQ The Indiana Chamber’s government affairs team overwhelmingly delivered positive outcomes on key legislation in the 2024 General Assembly. Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders highlights the progress made on behalf of the Hoosier business community and workforce. View our 2024 Final Legislative Analysis, scorecard and other policy documents at www.indianachamber.com/policy.
Indiana Chamber President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders says the 2024 Indiana General Assembly session, which adjourned Friday night, was successful in advancing key Indiana Chamber priorities – namely those in the workforce development area. “We’re pleased to see the Legislature pass notable bills that help expand childcare options for parents, improve literacy rates of Hoosier students and cultivate [...]
SB 61 / Chamber Supports House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) announced last week that Senate Bill 61 would not be considered by the committee. The bill would allow a community to consider a petition to create a tourism improvement district (TID) and levy assessments from within the district to support local tourism. Until recently, there [...]
HB 1090, HB 1160, SB 150, SB 226 / Chamber Supports The first week of the second half of the 2024 legislative session got off to a flying start with four Chamber priority bills earning hearings. That’s always our goal for this time in the process – to have early hearings – in case something goes awry and needs a [...]
A welcome surprise is the traction that legal reform bills have had thus far. The three bills prioritized by the Chamber in this area are as follows: HB 1090, authored by Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie); HB 1160, authored by Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and SB 226 (authored by Sen. Mike Gaskill, R-Pendelton). House Bill 1090 is the Indiana Department of Transportation’s agency [...]
SB 132 / Chamber Opposes This week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 132, authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), innocuously titled “Professions and Professional Services.” However, this bill contained a provision regarding assignment of benefits (AOB) for dentists that runs contrary to the Chamber’s longstanding position opposing such legislation. The Chamber testified in opposition to the dental AOB provisions [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is showing the business community’s alignment with legislative leaders and Governor Holcomb on two key outcomes this legislative session that could have a significant positive impact on the future and current workforce. Jason Bearce, the Indiana Chamber’s vice president of education and workforce development, testified today on Senate bills pivotal in the [...]
On List: Enhancing Childcare and Career Readiness (INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce unveiled its upcoming priorities at the 2024 Indiana Legislative Preview today. A panel discussion featuring General Assembly caucus leaders from both parties headlined the event. “Enhancing our talent pipeline remains a critical focus,” says Indiana Chamber President and CEO-elect Vanessa Green Sinders. "We look forward to [...]
The Interim Commerce and Economic Development Committee met to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) last week. Specifically, the goal was to learn more about what it is, the current federal and state regulation, risks and challenges facing Hoosiers, and opportunities for AI utilization in existing industries, jobs and the provision of government. The committee, chaired by Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville), [...]
United States Capitol Building in Washington DC On behalf of our member companies, I travelled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to meet with the majority of Indiana's congressional delegation: Sen. Mike Braun (R) and Reps. Jim Baird (R), Jim Banks (R), Larry Bucshon (R), Erin Houchin (R), Frank Mrvan (D), Greg Pence (R) and Rudy Yakym (R). I also had [...]
