SB 12 is sponsored by J.D. Ford (Democrat), Susan Glick (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Jerry Torr, Matt Lehman (Republican), John Bartlett (Democrat), J.D. Prescott (Republican), Dennis Kruse, Jeff Raatz (Republican), James Tomes (Republican), Greg Taylor (Democrat), Vaneta Becker (Republican), and Kevin Boehnlein.

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Indiana 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 6 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 12 — Semiquincentennial commission.

Last action March 07, 2022 — Signed by the President of the Senate

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 04, 2022. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
13 sponsors

3 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Establishes a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 07, 2022
Signed by the President of the Senate
March 07, 2022
Public Law 3
March 07, 2022
Signed by the Governor
March 01, 2022
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
March 01, 2022
Signed by the Speaker
February 23, 2022
Returned to the Senate without amendments
February 22, 2022
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 223: yeas 91, nays 0
February 21, 2022
Second reading: ordered engrossed
February 17, 2022
Committee report: do pass, adopted
February 07, 2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
February 02, 2022
Referred to the House
February 01, 2022
Cosponsors: Representatives Lehman, Bartlett, Prescott
February 01, 2022
House sponsor: Representative Torr
February 01, 2022
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 138: yeas 49, nays 0
January 31, 2022
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
January 31, 2022
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
January 31, 2022
Amendment #1 (Ford J.D.) prevailed; voice vote
January 27, 2022
Senator Glick added as coauthor
January 27, 2022
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
January 20, 2022
Senators Taylor G, Becker, Boehnlein, Ford J.D. added as coauthors
January 18, 2022
Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
January 13, 2022
Senator Tomes added as coauthor
January 11, 2022
Senator Raatz added as second author
January 04, 2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
January 04, 2022
Authored by Senator Kruse

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Jerry Torr
Dennis Kruse
Jeff Raatz Republican

Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 12 do?: Establishes a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Who sponsors SB 12?: SB 12 is sponsored by J.D. Ford (Democrat), Susan Glick (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), Jerry Torr, Matt Lehman (Republican), John Bartlett (Democrat), J.D. Prescott (Republican), Dennis Kruse, Jeff Raatz (Republican), James Tomes (Republican), Greg Taylor (Democrat), Vaneta Becker (Republican), and Kevin Boehnlein.
What is the current status of SB 12?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 04, 2022. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 12?: Track SB 12 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 12
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Session: 2022 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 04, 2022
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Jerry Torr

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