Jim Lucas
- Republican
- Representative
- District 69
Author
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.
Public Law 55
Signed by the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Returned to the House without amendments
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 253: yeas 48, nays 0
Senator Randolph added as cosponsor
Senators Crane and Doriot added as cosponsors
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Referred to the Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 133: yeas 96, nays 1
Senate sponsors: Senators Goode, Garten, Baldwin
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Representatives Bartels and Judy added as coauthors
Representative Payne Z added as coauthor
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
Authored by Representative Lucas
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