Special Session Update: Rep. Negele Authors Legislation Supporting Taxpayer Refunds, Hoosier Families

State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) issued the following statement in response to her proposed legislation authorizing another round of automatic taxpayer refunds and making significant investments to support Hoosier families, including new and expectant mothers, and babies. Negele’s proposed legislation will be formally filed as House Bill 1001(ss) on July 25, which is the first day of the special session:

 “Record-high inflation is putting the squeeze on everyone and leading to higher costs, whether it’s the grocery bills, utility bills or everything in between. This automatic taxpayer refund would go a long way in providing quick relief by providing individual filers with $225 and joint filers with $450. Thanks to more than a decade of fiscal responsibility, Indiana is in a strong position to do what’s right and put money back in the pockets of hardworking Hoosiers.

“As we await a bill from the Senate to take action on further protecting life, my proposal also offers more than $20 million in tax relief and appropriates more than $58 million toward proven programs that support moms and babies. It’s critical Indiana steps up to support struggling families and expectant moms in crisis, and encourages more Hoosiers to consider adoption. Through education, prevention and access to quality care, we can decrease the number of unwanted pregnancies, and create an environment where struggling moms can care for their baby both during and after pregnancy. I look forward to working on this issue with my fellow legislators during the special session beginning July 25.”

ANTICIPATED HOUSE SCHEDULE:

Monday, July 25

10 a.m. House Session

Tuesday, July 26

10 a.m. House Session

11 a.m. Ways & Means – House Bill 1001(ss) – (Testimony, Amend and Vote)

Session will reconvene upon adjournment of Ways & Means (Committee Report Adoption)

Thursday, July 28

Time TBD – House Session – House Bill 1001(ss) – (2nd Reading)

Friday, July 29

Time TBD – House Session – House Bill 1001(ss) – (3rd Reading)

Week of Aug. 1

House to consider Senate passed legislation

Under Indiana code, the special session must end no later than Aug. 14, 2022, but legislative leaders anticipate concluding their business within two weeks after convening.