Current Legislative Information
(updated May 14, 2007)
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Governor Signs HB 1835 Friday, May 11, 2007!
May 1, 2007
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House voted: 54 to 44
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House Roll Call Vote by Political Party
Senate voted: 33 to 17
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Senate Roll Call Vote by Political Party
Video of House Floor Discussion on HB 1835
Sunday, April 29th Session
*** To skip to HB 1835 discussion you will need to look at the bottom of the "media" page. There is a GREEN bar that moves across the screen as the video is playing. Since the discussion did not occur until the end of the session you will need to move the GREEN bar by clicking on it and holding the mouse button down while moving the button to the right hand side of the screen. Move the GREEN bar until the timer in the bottom right hand corner reads 3:41:39 (3 hours and 41 seconds into the session). The session was 5 hours and 6 minutes long. You may experience a pause in while the video is playing. It is only the video trying to keep up with the sound, therefore, your computer may have to adjust (buffer). Be patient, it will begin playing again.
Video of Senate Floor Discussion on HB 1835
(not yet available)
A Message from Mike Brown, IHRBC Executive Director (April 30, 2007)
By now you've heard the good news. This is a very good day for horsemen, horsewomen and friends of the racing and breeding industry in Indiana. Congratulations are in order all around. We have a lot to be thankful for, now and in the future. Hats off to all who have worked so hard for so long to get this bill passed.
Special thanks to Larry Smallwood and Dwayne Rhule for being there day after day, for helping shape this legislation, for patiently explaining the industry to 150 legislators, and for being statesmen.
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A Special Thank you!
The Indiana Standardbred Association would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Indiana Horse Racing and Breeding Coalition (IHRBC) for their dedication and hard work to help the industry reach this milestone. Their dedicated efforts have brought the Indiana Horse Racing Industry past a level in legislature that has been dreamed about for many years.
The coalition members consist of: Larry Smallwood – IHRBC Chairman (Thoroughbred), Dwayne Rhule – Vice Chairman (Standardbred ISA Representative), Mike Brown – IHRBC Executive Director, Jeff Edwards – ISA President, Randy Klopp - HBPA President, Shirley Tresner – President QHRA – Indiana Chapter), Rick Moore – Hoosier Park General Manager, and Jon Schuster – Indiana Downs General Manager.
A special thank you to Larry Smallwood, Mike Brown, and Dwayne Rhule for their long hours and dedication to help the Standardbred horsemen and horsewomen of Indiana receive fair and equal treatment through the political process. They are truly appreciated in all their efforts! CONGRATULATIONS on job well done!!!!!!!
***If you would like to express your appreciation to Dwayne Rhule, Larry Smallwood, and Mike Brown, you may mail, email, or fax your thoughts to the ISA Office and we will be glad to forward them on to these to hardworking gentlemen.
There were many other contributors affiliated with the IHRBC who worked very hard behind the scenes to help get the bill passed. We are highly appreciative of their efforts as well!!!!
In addition, the ISA would like to thank all of the Standardbred horsemen and horsewomen who put forth great efforts in contacting their legislators. Your efforts have paid off! Thank you!!!!
The “conferees” will be directly involved with the Conference Committee.
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House conferees appointed: VanHaaften and Whetstone |
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House advisors appointed: Kuzman, Lutz and Turner and Eberhart |
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Senate conferees appointed: Kenley and Lanane |
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Senate advisors appointed: Jackman and Hume |
***NOTE: Checkout the "Media Releases" below to see Friday, April 20th news concerning the Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2007.
click here to see the full report
HB 1835 has PASSED the Senate Floor!!!!
Vote: 27 to 21
Senator Lanane's Press Release - 3/30/07
Where will HB 1835 go from here?
HB 1835 Sponsors
House Rep. Trent Van Haaften
Senator Bob Jackman (SD 42 - Milroy)
Senator Tim Lanane (SD 25 - Anderson)
Click on either legislators name above and you will be directed to their own personal websites at the State House.
You can even email them from there!!!!!
Factual Information about the Indiana Horse Industry
Talking Points when speaking to legislators
Indiana Senate
2007 Senate Tax & Fiscal Committee
Senate Tax Committee Official Report on HB 1835
Indiana House of Representatives
2007 House Public Policy Committee
How to Find Your Legislator
Contact Information for Legislators
Governor Mitch Daniels Website
2007 Legislator Contact Info
2007 Committees
Media Releases
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Indiana Horse Racing & Breeding Coalition
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Indiana Standardbred Association
147 Green Meadows Dr, Suite 2 • Greenfield, IN 46140
800-565-5725 • Fax 317-462-7240
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