Indiana Legislative Update

from IAUW:

Organization Day kicks off the 2018 legislative session November 21 was Organization Day at the Indiana Statehouse which marks the ceremonial start to the 2018 legislative session.  Organization Day provides an opportunity for the Indiana General Assembly to gather and connect with their peers and staff to discuss legislative topics for the coming session.  The 2018 session will begin on January 3 and will end no later than March 14.  This is a "short session" were lawmakers will discuss a range of issues that likely have minimal fiscal impact because it is not a budget-making year.   Now that we have heard more from caucus leadership and the Governor on their plans for 2018, you can expect key issues this session to revolve around workforce development, education and the opioid epidemic.  View Governor Holcomb's Next Level Agenda and look for caucus agendas and committee assignments to be released in the near future.

Save the date - United Way Day at the Statehouse January 24!

Legislative study committees wrapping up During the legislative session, many interim study committee topics are recommended by the General Assembly.  The meetings allow experts in the field and state agencies to share information about the current state of issues in Indiana in preparation for the next legislative session.  View the House and Senate interim study committee assignments. Check the interim committee calendar for updates. Current meetings on the calendar include: Alcohol Code Revision Commission - December 1, December 8 Many interim committees are done meeting for the year and have submitted final reports.  View the final reports and recommendations from the following interim committees: Agriculture and Natural Resources Commerce and Economic Development Corrections and Criminal Code Education Elections Employment and Labor Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Financial Institutions and Insurance Fiscal Policy  Government Joint Committee on Judiciary and Public Policy Public Heath, Behavioral Health and Human Services

Check out our Third House / Meet Your Legislator event calendar Legislators often offer a preview, progress report or summary at "Third House" sessions or "meet your legislator" sessions.  We at Indiana United Ways work to maintain the calendar of Third House meetings throughout the state.  Check out the calendar for a date and location near you (updated regularly throughout the legislative session).  Upcoming meet your legislator and legislative preview events are being held in the following communities: Greater Fort Wayne - December 5 at 11:30am Muncie-Delaware County - December 1 at 11:30am South Bend - December 1 at noon If you attend, drop us a note to share a little about your experience.