Gov. Holcomb Orders A Special Legislative Session In May

ACROSS INDIANA -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb spent Monday morning discussing the accomplishments of the 2018 legislative session, including some challenges legislators faced last week when a number of bills weren't passed. As a result of some unfinished work, the governor announced he will call a special session in May. Holcomb said this session will be for lawmakers to complete funding for schools and school safety, in addition to aligning state and federal tax policies.

As far as successes from the 2018 session, the governor said during Monday's meeting and via social media that these include more job training, help for opioid addiction and assurance that moms and babies receive needed care.

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s announcement of a special session:

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2018) ― “As I have said before, the decision to call a special session is one only the governor can make. Gov. Holcomb has determined, after thoughtful deliberation, that there are items that require action by the legislature. The Senate will support his decision and work diligently to complete the tasks he sets out for us. We will be efficient and focused, and are committed to collaborating with our colleagues in the House and with the governor to act in the best interest of Hoosiers.”

Gov. Holcomb and legislators will focus on the issues and bill discussed before time recently ran out.

The Schools and School Safety part of Governor Holcomb's 2018 Next Level Agenda include:

• Increase funding for the Indiana Secured School Fund by $5 million now and in FY (fiscal year) 2019.
• Allow school corporations to obtain funding advances for school security equipment and capital purchase.
• Provide Muncie Community School corporation with a one-time, $12 million loan from the Common School Fund.

Federal Compliance Issues:

• Conform with federal tax reform changes by updating the state’s conformity date to Feb. 11, 2018.
• Comply with IRS rules to protect federal taxpayer information and assure access to federal tax data.

More: in.gov, indianasenaterepublicans.com

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