Hoosier first responder medal of honor. Establishes the Hoosier first responder medal of honor (medal). Provides that the department of homeland security (department) may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. Provides that, upon approval of a nomination by the department, the department shall notify the entity employing the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of the nomination. Provides that the entity shall notify a member of the general assembly who represents the district in which the entity is located of the Indiana first responder's nomination. Provides that the member of the general assembly shall recommend the Indiana first responder for the medal to the governor. Provides that, if the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of other forms of recognition for the Indiana first responder. Provides that the governor may award the medal to the Indiana first responder or the Indiana first responder's next of kin at a public ceremony.
| Authored by Representative Lucas |
| 2024-03-04 | Senate | Senate - Third reading | PASS | |
| 2024-02-05 | House | House - Third reading | PASS |
| Title | Description | Date | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #1: Senate Enrolled | 2024-03-07 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub | 2024-03-04 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub | 2024-02-29 | Click To View |
| Committee Report | House Committee Report | 2024-02-27 | Click To View |
| Vote Sheet | Vote Sheet February 27, 2024 | 2024-02-27 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub | 2024-02-27 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub | 2024-02-05 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub | 2024-01-31 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub | 2024-01-29 | Click To View |
| Committee Report | House Committee Report | 2024-01-29 | Click To View |
| Vote Sheet | Vote Sheet January 29, 2024 | 2024-01-29 | Click To View |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | 2024-01-04 | Click To View |
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | House | Public Law 55 |
| 2024-03-11 | House | Signed by the Governor |
| 2024-03-08 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 2024-03-07 | Senate | Signed by the President Pro Tempore |
| 2024-03-07 | House | Signed by the Speaker |
| 2024-03-05 | Senate | Returned to the House without amendments |
| 2024-03-04 | Senate | Senator Randolph added as cosponsor |
| 2024-03-04 | Senate | Senators Crane and Doriot added as cosponsors |
| 2024-03-04 | Senate | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 253: yeas 48, nays 0 |
| 2024-02-29 | Senate | Second reading: ordered engrossed |
| 2024-02-27 | Senate | Committee report: do pass, adopted |
| 2024-02-12 | Senate | First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation |
| 2024-02-06 | House | Referred to the Senate |
| 2024-02-05 | House | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 133: yeas 96, nays 1 |
| 2024-02-05 | House | Senate sponsors: Senators Goode, Garten, Baldwin |
| 2024-01-31 | House | Second reading: ordered engrossed |
| 2024-01-29 | House | Representatives Bartels and Judy added as coauthors |
| 2024-01-29 | House | Committee report: amend do pass, adopted |
| 2024-01-22 | House | Representative Payne Z added as coauthor |
| 2024-01-08 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
| 2024-01-08 | House | Authored by Representative Lucas |
