1) Governor Pence Signs Legislation to Combat Drug Abuse in Indiana through Increased Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention// March 21, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs into law a number of bills aimed at combating drug abuse in Indiana at a ceremony at the Hope Academy in Indianapolis, a tuition-free, public charter high school for students in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Three of these bills were included on the Governor’s 2016 legislative agenda and were recommended by Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention.
2) Governor Pence Signs ABLE Act into Law// March 21, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (Senate Enrolled Act 11), which creates a savings program for Hoosiers to better provide for their loved ones with special needs by allowing them to save money for disability-related costs without placing other benefits at risk. The ABLE Act was included on the Governor’s 2016 legislative agenda and championed by State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville).
3) Governor Pence Signs Bill to Replace ISTEP // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins teachers and students at Eagle Elementary School in Zionsville to sign House Enrolled Act 1395, which eliminates the ISTEP test, effective July 1, 2017. The bill also establishes a 23-member panel to study alternatives to ISTEP, and requires that members are appointed by May 1, 2016.
4) Governor Pence Signs Into Law Legislation to Help Hoosier Veterans // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence signs into law 13 bills regarding veterans and military matters at a ceremony in the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse. House Enrolled Act 1312, authored by Representative Douglas Gutwein (R – Francesville), allows veteran-owned businesses to register directly with the State of Indiana instead of the federal government. This registration allows veteran-owned businesses to receive greater consideration during the state’s contracting and procurement process.
5) Honda Investing $52 Million to Expand Production, Career Training in Indiana // March 22, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins executives from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC as the company announces plans to invest $52 million in its Greensburg facility in order to enhance job training and add production of the Honda CR-V. The company will create up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2016 to support the new line.
6) Governor Pence Signs Road Funding, Regional Cities Bills Into Law // March 23, 2016. Governor Mike Pence travels to Westfield and Fort Wayne to sign into law House Enrolled Act 1001 and Senate Enrolled Act 67, which will provide more than $1.2 billion in new funding for road and bridge preservation and fully funds the Regional Cities Initiative.
