Employment of Minors  |  HB1093

HB1093 introduces exemptions to certain work restrictions for minors aged 14 to 15, allowing them to work past 7 p.m. on school nights from June 1 through Labor Day. It repeals work restrictions for minors aged 16 to 17 and removes the provision limiting work hours for minors after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m. The bill also exempts minors aged 16 to 17 working in agriculture from the prohibition on working in hazardous occupations.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1093 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 62 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents know what is best for their children, not the government. This legislation removes government interference in business and the free market. By allowing parents and employers to make decisions about work hours, the bill supports individual responsibility. Furthermore, by easing restrictions on youth employment, the bill encourages a free-market environment where businesses can operate with fewer regulatory burdens.

2nd Amendment Protection  |  HB1084

HB1084 allows certain state officials to carry handguns in the state Capitol. Additionally, it bans government entities and individuals from keeping records of privately owned firearms or their owners in Indiana. The bill also restricts the use of a “firearms code” in payment transactions, preventing financial services from declining transactions based on it. It limits the disclosure of financial records related to firearm purchases and assigns regulatory enforcement to financial regulators and the attorney general.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1084 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 66 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally protected rights, including the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

Embracing Green Energy  |  HB1278

HB1278 repeals obsolete energy programs and funds managed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development relocates it to a low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and recycling projects. The bill allows more flexibility in certifying communities as solar or wind energy ready.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1278 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 84 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill takes a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which endangers individual freedom and liberty. HB1278 subtly advances a globalist environmental agenda under the pretext of combating climate change, which erodes property rights and local control. States should not buy into the climate-change agenda.

Combat Illegal Immigration  |  SB0181

SB181 gives the Attorney General the authority to take legal action against a government body or postsecondary institution that fails to cooperate with federal immigration officials. Courts must use a “preponderance of the evidence” standard when deciding whether to stop violations of these statutes.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB181 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 70 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is vital for maintaining the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our immigration system, which are crucial to protecting national sovereignty. Uncontrolled immigration is used by those seeking to fundamentally transform the United States by deliberately altering the country’s demographics, which in turn could significantly impact the nation’s voting patterns.

Central Bank Digital Currency  |  SB0180

SB180 prohibits any state or state agency from accepting or requiring payment in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for services, taxes, licenses, permits, fees, information, or any other amounts due. It also prohibits state agencies from advocating for or supporting the testing, adoption, or implementation of a CBDC by the U.S. government.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB180 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 83 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article I, Sections 8 and 10 of the U.S. Constitution state that only Congress has the power to coin money. States should take steps to return to the gold standard and embrace the use of real money. Digital currency can be easily tracked, allowing the government to monitor all financial transactions. This could lead to unconstitutional and extensive surveillance of individuals’ financial activities, eroding personal privacy and potentially freezing assets, which is already happening in other countries.

Con-Con  |  HJR0003

HJR3 applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that an individual may serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HJR3 on January 30, 2024 by a vote of 59 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HJR3 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Innkeeper’s tax.  |  SB0238

SB238 allows Jefferson, Elkhart, and Knox Counties to increase their innkeeper’s tax rates to 8%. For Jefferson and Elkhart Counties, this is an increase from 5%, and for Knox County, it’s an increase from 6%. The innkeeper’s tax applies to accommodations rented for less than 30 days, also known as short-term rentals.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB238 on March 8, 2024 by a vote of 41 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because expanding government authority through increased taxation grows the size of government. This bill is anti-free market as it disrupts the natural competition in the hospitality industry, where lower taxes could lead to lower prices and increased demand. Additionally, the bill violates the Constitution, particularly the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments’ protection against arbitrary government interference with property rights.

Health Grant  |  HB1385

HB1385 creates the Community Cares Initiative Grant Pilot Program to fund mobile health care and crisis teams in Indiana, supported by a new Community Cares Initiative Fund. It requires health plan operators to pay nonparticipating ambulance providers for services to covered individuals at the lower of three rates: the local county rate, 400% of Medicare rates, or the provider’s billed charges. Once paid, the provider cannot bill the patient beyond normal cost-sharing. The bill also mandates that health plan operators pay or respond to claims within 30 days.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1385 on March 8, 2024 by a vote of 45 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands government control over healthcare, which is unconstitutional. By imposing rate caps on what nonparticipating ambulance providers can charge, the bill interferes with the free market, undermining competition and restricting providers’ ability to set prices based on cost and demand. Additionally, government-issued grants often give the government or bureaucracy the authority to choose winners and losers, leading to an expansion of government and increased interference in the private sector.

2nd Amendment Protection  |  HB1084

HB1084 allows certain state officials to carry handguns in the state Capitol. Additionally, it bans government entities and individuals from keeping records of privately owned firearms or their owners in Indiana. The bill also restricts the use of a “firearms code” in payment transactions, preventing financial services from declining transactions based on it. It limits the disclosure of financial records related to firearm purchases and assigns regulatory enforcement to financial regulators and the attorney general.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1084 on March 7, 2024 by a vote of 39 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally protected rights, including the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

Medicaid and Birth Control  |  HB1426

HB1426 mandates that hospitals with maternity units offer Medicaid-eligible women the option to receive a long-acting reversible contraceptive implant after childbirth.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1426 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 30 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not fund long-term contraceptives, and mandating this service only for a specific group represents gross government overreach. Additionally, healthcare and social welfare should not be government obligations. Medicaid, like many entitlement programs, unfairly uses taxpayer dollars to benefit low-income individuals with minimal tax liability, burdening hardworking citizens. This practice is not authorized under Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, and Indiana should reject expanding this unsustainable program.

Embracing Green Energy  |  HB1278

HB1278 repeals obsolete energy programs and funds managed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development, such as alternative fuel grants and coal research. It relocates a low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and recycling projects to a different code chapter. The bill allows more flexibility in certifying communities as solar or wind energy ready, even if their regulations differ slightly from industry standards.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1278 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 40 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill takes a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which endangers individual freedom and liberty. HB1278 subtly advances a globalist environmental agenda under the pretext of combating climate change, which erodes property rights and local control. States should not buy into the climate-change agenda.

Election Integrity  |  HB1264

HB1264 prohibits political subdivisions from joining or participating in programs offered by those who have directly financed certain election activities. It specifies proof-of-residency requirements for in-person voter registration and requires the statewide voter registration system to flag potential nonresidential addresses. It outlines the process county officials must follow if a nonresidential address is identified.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1264 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 34 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because states should exercise their authority under Article I, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution to ensure free, fair, and secure elections, thereby guaranteeing equal protection of the voting rights of U.S. citizens. Additionally, Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution stipulates that U.S. citizens are entitled to all privileges and immunities, including the right to vote as established by the 26th Amendment.

Behavioral Health  |  SB0001

SB1 increases mental health aid and services to Hoosiers and assist people struggling during a mental crisis.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB1 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 96 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a gross expansion of government. Healthcare expansion should not fall within the government’s domain; rather, it’s more fitting for the free market and the private sector to manage.

Public Health Commission  |  SB0004

SB4 enhances the scope of the local health commission, stipulates that the state department can offer services to local health departments, mandates every local board of health to create a fund for local public health services to receive state funding, and grants authority to the state department for issuing guidance to local health departments. This bill also permits a school corporation facing difficulty in securing an ophthalmologist or optometrist to administer an adapted clinical technique for vision testing, encompassing specific vision screenings. Demands that the school inform parents of students about any recommendations for additional testing from the vision screener.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB4 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 78 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation embraces Agenda 2030 and imposes this agenda in public classrooms. The bill’s provisions to mandate local boards of health to establish a fund and grant the state department authority to issue guidance implies an increased role of government in healthcare decisions. Requiring the involvement of a government entity in addressing the challenge of securing ophthalmologists or optometrists for schools undermines the free market. The government stepping in to provide services that would otherwise be handled by the private sector are affecting market dynamics and intrudes on parents’ rights over their children’s healthcare practices.

Kinsey Budget Amendment  |  HB1001

HB1001 House Amendment 2 prohibits state funding for the Kinsey Institute, which a research institute at Indiana University that studies human sexuality and relationships through research, outreach, education, and historical preservation.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed House Amendment 2 for HB1001 on February 22, 2023 by a vote of 53 to 34. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because taxpayer dollars should not go toward funding leftist research on human sexuality and relationships.

Gender Transition Procedures for Minors  |  SB0480

SB480 prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age and aiding or abetting another physician or practitioner in the provision of gender transition procedures to a minor.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB480 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 65 to 30. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.

Carbon Sequestration  |  SB0451

SB451 introduces a carbon sequestration pilot project, allowing two carbon dioxide pipelines in Vigo and Vermillion counties. The project’s operator is designated within 30 days of receiving a Class VI well permit from the U.S. EPA, allowing carbon injection. Pore space ownership aligns with surface rights, unless officially transferred, exempted, or reserved. The project’s operator must compensate pore space owners yearly, offering at least 40% of the average cash rent per acre in Indiana for that land type. Compensation follows Purdue University’s recent Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey. This compensation continues until carbon injection stops.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB451 on March 21, 2023 by a vote of 73 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. Tax dollars should not go toward complying with any aspect of Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional. This pilot program project prioritizes international interests over national sovereignty and control. Government’s involvement in mandating compensation and regulating carbon sequestration infringes on private property rights protected under the Constitution.

Teacher Education Scholarships  |  HB1637

HB1637 raises the annual scholarship awarded under the next generation Hoosier educators scholarship program to $10,000 from $7,500. It creates the next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship program and fund. It allows eligible applicants to receive a $10,000 scholarship each academic year for up to four years. Additionally, it increases the annual scholarship for recipients of the Earline S. Rogers student teaching scholarship for minority students from $4,000 to $5,000.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1637 on April 20, 2023 by a vote of 86 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because offering taxpayer funded scholarships based on minority status or ethnicity is reverse discrimination and embraces division and wokeness. Taxpayers should not be on the hook for funding an individual’s education. Government should not interfere in personal matters such as education, and allocating funds based on certain criteria infringes upon personal freedom and violates the 14th Amendment.

Harmful Material to Minors  |  SB0012

SB12 would make it illegal for government schools and public libraries to disseminate obscene material, such as pornography, to minors.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB12 on February 28, 2023 by a vote of 37 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because protecting our children from obscene images is of the utmost importance. The woke leftist agenda is to indoctrinate children with this disgusting material.

Behavioral Health  |  SB0001

SB1 increases mental health aid and services to Hoosiers and assist people struggling during a mental crisis.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB1 on February 13, 2023 by a vote of 49 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a gross expansion of government. Healthcare expansion should not fall within the government’s domain; rather, it’s more fitting for the free market and the private sector to manage.

Public Health Commission  |  SB0004

SB4 enhances the scope of the local health commission, stipulates that the state department can offer services to local health departments, mandates every local board of health to create a fund for local public health services to receive state funding, and grants authority to the state department for issuing guidance to local health departments. This bill also permits a school corporation facing difficulty in securing an ophthalmologist or optometrist to administer an adapted clinical technique for vision testing, encompassing specific vision screenings. Demands that the school inform parents of students about any recommendations for additional testing from the vision screener.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB4 on February 23, 2023 by a vote of 41 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation embraces Agenda 2030 and imposes this agenda in public classrooms. The bill’s provisions to mandate local boards of health to establish a fund and grant the state department authority to issue guidance implies an increased role of government in healthcare decisions. Requiring the involvement of a government entity in addressing the challenge of securing ophthalmologists or optometrists for schools undermines the free market. The government stepping in to provide services that would otherwise be handled by the private sector are affecting market dynamics and intrudes on parents rights over their children’s healthcare practices.

Gender Transition Procedures for Minors  |  SB0480

SB480 prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age and aiding or abetting another physician or practitioner in the provision of gender transition procedures to a minor.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB480 on February 28, 2023 by a vote of 36 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.

Carbon Sequestration  |  SB0451

SB451 introduces a carbon sequestration pilot project, allowing two carbon dioxide pipelines in Vigo and Vermillion counties. The project’s operator is designated within 30 days of receiving a Class VI well permit from the U.S. EPA, allowing carbon injection. Pore space ownership aligns with surface rights, unless officially transferred, exempted, or reserved. The project’s operator must compensate pore space owners yearly, offering at least 40% of the average cash rent per acre in Indiana for that land type. Compensation follows Purdue University’s recent Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey. This compensation continues until carbon injection stops.

The Indiana State Senate passed SB451 on April 4, 2023, 2023 by a vote of 30 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this expands government by pushing for interventions infringing on individual freedoms and economic liberties. Tax dollars should not go toward complying with any aspect of Agenda 2030, as it is not constitutional. This pilot program project prioritizes international interests over national sovereignty and control. Government’s involvement in mandating compensation and regulating carbon sequestration infringes on private property rights protected under the Constitution.

Robotics Programs  |  HB1382

HB1382 establishes the robotics competition program to provide grants to eligible robotics competition teams (eligible teams) in order to expand opportunities to increase interest and improve skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through participation in competitive robotics programs.

The Indiana State Senate passed HB1382 on April 4, 2023 by a vote of 45 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because grants for a particular sector should not be the responsibility of the government. Government-issued grants often grant the government or bureaucracy the authority to choose winners and losers, leading to an expansion of government and increased interference in the private sector.

Right to Life from the Moment of Conception  |  HA76 (SB0001)

HA76 would amend SB0001, which terminates the licensure of abortion clinics, to protect an unborn child’s life from the moment of conception. It further declares that “any act, law, treaty, order, rule, or regulation of the United States government that fails to protect a person’s inalienable right to life is null, void, and unenforceable in Indiana.” This amendment would also treat a fetus born alive as a person under Indiana law.

The House failed to pass HA76 on August 4, 2022, by a vote of 6 to 93. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should act to ban abortion and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental God-given and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence, and is guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Permitless Firearm Carry  |  HB1296

HB1296 allows permitless carry of a handgun for certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun in Indiana.

The Senate passed HB1296 on March 8, 2022, by a vote of 30 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Protecting Minors Against Harmful Material  |  SB0017

SB0017 would remove the exemption for K-12 schools and certain public libraries under current law that prohibits the distribution of material or a performance harmful to minors.

The Senate passed SB0017 on February 1, 2022, by a vote of 34 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because parents have a right–and the government has a duty–to protect young children from obscene, indecent, or profane activity. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights to life, liberty, and property, are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Permitless Firearm Carry  |  HB1296

HB1296 allows permitless carry of a handgun for certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun in Indiana.

The House passed HB1296 on March 8, 2022, by a vote of 69 to 30. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates  |  HA14 (HB1001)

HA14 would amend HB1001, which prohibits COVID-19 vaccine passports and requires employers to allow individual exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination, by eliminating provisions that provide for: the use of federal COVID-19 funds for social services; public health orders authorizing the administration of vaccines for children less than 11 years old; and immunity from civil liability related to the issuance of public health protocols.

The House failed to pass HA14 on January 13, 2022, by a vote of 5 to 83. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because both government control over health care, including mandatory vaccination, and the use of unconstitutional federal funds should be opposed. To compel American citizens to receive medical treatment would be to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, whereas the spending of federal taxpayer money ought to be limited for purposes authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Restrictions on Abortion-Inducing Drugs  |  HB1577

HB1577 prevents an abortion-inducing drug from being given to a pregnant woman after eight weeks of post-fertilization age. It also requires health care providers to provide a pregnant woman with an ultrasound of the fetus, as well as information about treatment that could stop a drug-induced abortion. Further, it specifies that parental consent forms by minors seeking abortions must be notarized.

The Senate passed HB1577 on April 6, 2021, by a vote of 36 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should act to ban abortion and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental God-given and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence, and is guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Budget  |  HB1001

HB1001 (2021) is the biennial budget for the State of Indiana, as passed by the General Assembly. It appropriates approximately $92.2 billion for FY 22-23.

The Senate passed HB1001 on April 22, 2021, by a vote of 46 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this spending plan passed by the General Assembly includes $42.1 billion of mostly unconstitutional federal funds, representing 45.7% of the state’s entire budget. It not only increases funding for Medicaid, but also appropriates over $3.1 billion from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils  |  HB1068

HB1068 establishes a local or regional Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) for each county in Indiana, consisting of leadership within the respective executive and judicial branches of government, whose purpose is to review local or regional criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures.   

The Senate passed HB1068 on March 16, 2021, by a vote of 49 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the yeas because justice reinvestment is a nationwide ‘civil justice corps’ initiative that involves the reallocation of federal, state, and local funds from the criminal justice system to community-based social services programs (e.g., housing, healthcare, jobs, etc.). It entails the creation of ‘advisory councils,’ which like ‘civilian review boards,’ seek to redefine public safety in America by exerting control over the policymaking process apart from the constitutionally-authorized legislative bodies of government.

Oversight of Local Emergency Powers  |  SB0005

SB0005 provides that a local order may not be more stringent or broader in aspect than an executive order issued by the state during a declared emergency without the approval of the local legislative body. It also allows a local order to be less stringent than an executive order issued by the state to the extent permitted by the executive order. 

The Senate passed SB0005 on February 8, 2021, by a vote of 40 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because oversight of state and local emergency powers is a proper function of the respective legislative bodies of government within a system of checks and balances. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.   

Budget  |  HB1001

HB1001 (2021) is the biennial budget for the State of Indiana, as passed by the General Assembly. It appropriates approximately $92.2 billion for FY 22-23.

The House passed HB1001 on April 22, 2021, by a vote of 96 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this spending plan passed by the General Assembly includes $42.1 billion of mostly unconstitutional federal funds, representing 45.7% of the state’s entire budget. It not only increases funding for Medicaid, but also appropriates over $3.1 billion from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. States should reject the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Oversight of Local Emergency Powers  |  SB0005

SB0005 provides that a local order may not be more stringent or broader in aspect than an executive order issued by the state during a declared emergency without the approval of the local legislative body. It also allows a local order to be less stringent than an executive order issued by the state to the extent permitted by the executive order. 

The House passed SB0005 on April 6, 2021, by a vote of 65 to 28. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because oversight of state and local emergency powers is a proper function of the respective legislative bodies of government within a system of checks and balances. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.   

Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils  |  HB1068

HB1068 establishes a local or regional Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) for each county in Indiana, consisting of leadership within the respective executive and judicial branches of government, whose purpose is to review local or regional criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures.

The House passed HB1068 on March 25, 2021, by a vote of 66 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because justice reinvestment is a nationwide ‘civil justice corps’ initiative that involves the reallocation of federal, state, and local funds from the criminal justice system to community-based social services programs (e.g., housing, healthcare, jobs, etc.). It entails the creation of ‘advisory councils,’ which like ‘civilian review boards,’ seek to redefine public safety in America by exerting control over the policymaking process apart from the constitutionally-authorized legislative bodies of government.