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Voting Record on Voting Record Small Business Issues 2018 Edition 2017–2018 | Indiana YOUR LEGISLATORS’ VOTING RECORD ON VOTING RECORD SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES 2018 EDITION 2017–2018 Session Roll call votes by your state legislators on key small business issues are listed here. Although this Voting Record does not reflect all elements considered by a lawmaker when voting, nor does it represent a complete profile of a legislator, it can be a guide in evaluating your legislator’s attitudes toward small business. Please thank those legislators who supported small business. 2017 KEY SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES 1. HB 1001—STATE BUDGET (SECOND READING 5. SB 312—USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN HIRING (THIRD AMENDMENT NUMBER 39): This amendment, READING—ROLL CALL NUMBERS 156 AND 339): authored by Sen. Jean Breaux, expands Indiana’s Authored by NFIB member Sen. Phil Boots, this legisla- discrimination laws by prohibiting wage discrimination. tion provides that local government may not prohibit an The broad language in this amendment creates a legal employer from obtaining criminal history information quagmire for small business owners, encouraging law- during the hiring process. There’s a national effort to suits by employees. A “No” vote supports the NFIB “Ban the Box” from an employer’s application. SB 312 position. Defeated in the Senate by a vote of 8–39. prevents local governments from Banning the Box. Most significantly, this law has some liability protection 2. HB 1001—STATE BUDGET (SECOND READING AMEND- for small businesses. A “Yes” vote supports the NFIB MENT NUMBER 38—ROLL CALL 392): This amendment, position. Passed the Senate 38–10. Passed the House authored by Sen. Karen Tallian, would have increased 79–12. Signed by the governor. the state’s minimum wage to $10.86 by July 2018. A “No” vote supports the NFIB position. Defeated in 6. SB 386—PROPERTY TAXATION (CONFERENCE COM- the Senate by a vote of 9–39. MITTEE REPORT-NUMBERS 525 AND 543): Authored by Sen. Rick Neimeyer, this legislation makes several 3. HB 1157—SMALL BUSINESS DUPLICATIVE REPORTING improvements to the property tax appeals process. (THIRD READING—ROLL CALL NUMBERS 100 AND A “Yes” vote supports the NFIB position. Passed 287): Authored by NFIB member Rep. Doug Miller, this the Senate 50–0. Passed the House 97–0. Signed by legislation is an effort to cut regulation and red tape. the governor. The objective is to reduce the number of times small businesses must report the same information to differ- 2018 KEY SMALL BUSINESS ISSUES ent state agencies. A common-sense solution authored by a real small business owner. A “Yes” vote supports 7. HB 1002 —REORGANIZATION OF WORKFORCE the NFIB position. Passed the House 94–0. Passed FUNDING AND PROGRAMS (THIRD READING—ROLL the Senate 47–2. Signed by the governor. CALL NUMBERS 174 AND 306): Authored by Rep. Todd Huston, this bill calls for a voluntary program that will 4. SB 128—REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT connect employers with students in high school for PROJECTS (THIRD READING—ROLL CALL NUMBERS internships and job training. Among other provisions, 194 AND 371): Authored by two NFIB members, Sen. it establishes the next level workforce training and Mark Messmer and Rep. Mike Braun, this legislation development fund as a dedicated fund for certain state creates regional development authority for local com- workforce training and development programs. A ”Yes” munities. The Indiana Finance Authority, rather than the vote supports the NFIB position. Passed the House budget agency, will administer the local infrastructure 70–24. Passed the Senate 48–1. Signed by the gover- revolving loan funds. Expands the types of entities that nor. may participate in the loan funds. A “Yes” vote sup- ports the NFIB position. Passed the Senate 47–2. Passed the House 90–7. Signed by the governor. NFIB | BARBARA QUANDT UNDERWOOD, IN STATE DIRECTOR | 317-638-4447 | NFIB.COM/IN | @NFIB 8. HB 1031—CLEANUP OF CERTAIN TERMS (THIRD It states that a disqualifying criminal conviction is READING—ROLL CALL NUMBERS 11 AND 225): limited to a crime that specifically and directly relates Authored by Rep. Tom Washburne, this bill is an to the duty and responsibilities of the occupation. A ” example of how a simple, common-sense change can Yes” vote supports the NFIB position. Passed the make an enormous difference. It removes the terms House 54–39. Passed the Senate 47–2. Signed by the herein, hereafter, hereunder, hereinunder, hereafter, governor. hereinafter, therein, theretofore, hereunder, heretofore, hereinabove, and thereunder from various places in the 11. SB 50—GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE CABINET (THIRD Indiana Code and replaces them with more specific and READING—ROLL CALLS 312 AND 158): Authored by clearer terms. A ” Yes” vote supports the NFIB posi- NFIB member Sen. Chip Perfect and Sen. Doug Eckerty, tion. Passed the House 95–0. Passed the Senate 48–0. this legislation establishes the Governor’s Workforce Signed by the governor. Cabinet and specifically calls for an appointee to the cabinet who is referred by NFIB. It requires the cabinet 9. HB 1061—ASBESTOS LITIGATION (THIRD READING to develop, not later than July 1, 2018, a comprehensive —ROLL CALL NUMBER 171): Authored by Rep. Matt career navigation and coaching system for Indiana and Lehman, this legislation primarily calls for transparency requires all high schools to participate in the career in civil lawsuits involving asbestos. The National Trusts coaching program. A “Yes” vote supports the NFIB were set up to care for those who suffer from the position. Passed the Senate 45–3. Passed the House results of asbestos exposure. This bill requires asbes- 96–0. Signed by the governor. tos claimants to tell other parties and the court that they have previously recovered, or have filed a claim to 12. SB 99—CIVIL FORFEITURE (THIRD READING—ROLL recover, from the National Trusts. A “Yes” vote sup- CALLS 98 AND 212): Authored by Sen. Rod Bray, this ports the NFIB position. Passed the House 59–35. legislation has several provisions that limit or clarify Failed to pass the Senate by the 3rd reading deadline. the power of a government entity in a forfeiture action. DEAD BILL. Additionally, it requires the prosecuting attorney to file an affidavit of probable cause with the court no 10. HB 1245—OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING (THIRD later than seven days after property is seized. It also READING—ROLL CALL NUMBERS 168 AND 320): sets terms for return of seized property and sets time Authored by Rep. Dale DeVon, this legislation is one limits. A ”Yes” vote supports the NFIB position. of several concerning workers who are ex-offenders. Passed the Senate 49–0. Passed the House 98–0. This bill clarifies crimes that would disqualify an Signed by the governor. individual from receiving an occupational license. VOTING KEY Y = Voted Yes * = Did not vote N = Voted No ^ = Not in office at time of vote % = Percentage of votes aligned to NFIB position N/A = Not enough votes to score (5 required) SENATE VOTING RECORD 2017 2018 BILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 % NFIB POSITION N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Alting, Ron (R) - Lafayette (22) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Bassler, Eric (R) - Washington (39) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Becker, Vaneta (R) - Evansville (50) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Bohacek, Michael (R) - Michiana Shores (8) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Boots, Phil (R) - Crawfordsville (23) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Bray, Rodric (R) - Martinsville (37) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% NFIB | BARBARA QUANDT UNDERWOOD, IN STATE DIRECTOR | 317-638-4447 | NFIB.COM/IN | @NFIB 2017 2018 BILL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 % NFIB POSITION N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Breaux, Jean (D) - Indianapolis (34) Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y 64% Brown, Liz (R) - Fort Wayne (15) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Buchanan, Brian (R) - Lebanon (7) ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Y Y Y * * N/A Buck, Jim (R) - Kokomo (21) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Charbonneau, Ed (R) - Valparaiso (5) N N Y Y Y Y * Y * Y Y 100% Crane, John (R) - Avon (24) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Crider, Michael (R)- Greenfield (28) N N Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y 82% Delph, Mike (R) - Carmel (29) N N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 91% Doriot, Blake (R) - Middlebury (12) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Eckerty, Doug (R) - Yorktown (26) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Ford, Jon (R) - Terre Haute (38) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Freeman, Aaron (R) - Indianapolis (32) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y 91% Glick, Susan (R) - LaGrange (13) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Grooms, Ron (R) - Jeffersonville (46) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Head, Randy (R) - Logansport (18) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Hershman, Brandt (R) - Buck Creek (7) N N Y Y Y Y ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 100% Holdman, Travis (R) - Fort Wayne (19) N N Y Y * Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Houchin, Erin (R) - Salem (47) * * Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Kenley, Luke (R) - Noblesville (20) N N Y Y Y Y ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 100% Koch, Eric (R) - Bedford (44) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Kruse, Dennis (R) - Auburn (14) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Lanane, Tim (D) - Anderson (25) Y Y N Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 55% Leising, Jean (R) - Oldenburg (42) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Long, David (R) - Fort Wayne (16) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Melton, Eddie (D) - Gary (3) Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 73% Merritt, Jim (R) - Indianapolis (31) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Messmer, Mark (R) - Jasper (48) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Mishler, Ryan (R) - Bremen (9) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Mrvan, Frank (D) - Hammond (1) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 82% Niemeyer, Rick (R) - Lowell (6) N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 91% Niezgodski, David (D) - South Bend (10) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 82% Perfect, Chip (R) - Lawrenceburg (43) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 100% Raatz, Jeff (R)- Centerville (27) N N Y Y Y Y Y Y
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