Indiana

Statehouse Stuff

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

A couple big things at the statehouse this morning.

A major setback for advocates of government reform, several Senate Bills died in House committee today with Republicans and Democrats accusing each other of playing politics.   Democrats tried to amend several bills into one bill, however that failed.  And to make a long story a short one, the bill was amended again, but failed to garner enough support by either party to get out of the chamber.

Property tax cap advocates rallied today calling for Indiana House Democrats to pass property tax caps.  About 300 people showed up and were encouraged by Governor Mitch Daniels to let lawmakers know their wishes.  Daniels said tax caps can pass if the Speaker wishes.  House Speaker Pat Bauer released a statement today saying tax caps are already state law and that there is plenty of time in 2010 to take a vote on the caps after lawmakers have seen their impact on local governments.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on March 10, 2009 (boomark / email).