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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Passed
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution honors the life and legacy of State Senator Jean Breaux, a dedicated public servant who represented Indiana's Senate District 34 for 18 years. Born in West Virginia in 1958 and raised in Indianapolis, Breaux was a passionate advocate for women's rights, children's needs, and healthcare equity, serving as Assistant Democratic Leader for the Senate Democratic Caucus from 2012 to 2020. Throughout her legislative career, she championed significant causes including expanding Medicaid coverage for doula services, improving mental health treatment for inmates, creating the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, and supporting initiatives to address health disparities and gun violence. Breaux was actively involved in various organizations such as the POWER Caucus, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, and the Indianapolis Urban League, and received numerous awards recognizing her commitment to public service. She passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of fierce advocacy and meaningful legislative achievements. The resolution formally honors her contributions to Indiana and directs the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to State Representative Cherrish Pryor for distribution.
Sponsors (65)
Cherrish Pryor (D)*,
David Abbott (R),
Mike Andrade (D),
Mike Aylesworth (R),
Beau Baird (R),
Steve Bartels (R),
John Bartlett (D),
Maureen Bauer (D),
Patricia Boy (D),
Alex Burton (D),
Chris Campbell (D),
Martin Carbaugh (R),
Becky Cash (R),
Ed Clere (R),
Matthew Commons (R),
Wendy Dant Chesser (D),
Ed DeLaney (D),
Dale DeVon (R),
Ryan Dvorak (D),
Karen Engleman (R),
Sue Errington (D),
Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D),
Mark Genda (R),
Phil GiaQuinta (D),
Mitch Gore (D),
Carey Hamilton (D),
Earl Harris (D),
Ragen Hatcher (D),
Bob Heaton (R),
Dave Heine (R),
Andrea Hunley (D),
Carolyn Jackson (D),
La Keisha Jackson (D),
Blake Johnson (D),
Mike Karickhoff (R),
Joanna King (R),
Sheila Klinker (D),
Ryan Lauer (R),
Matthew Lehman (R),
Jim Lucas (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Julie McGuire (R),
Wendy McNamara (R),
Doug Miller (R),
Kyle Miller (D),
Justin Moed (D),
Chuck Moseley (D),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Reneé Pack (D),
Tonya Pfaff (D),
Kyle Pierce (R),
Matt Pierce (D),
Gregory Porter (D),
Jim Pressel (R),
Lonnie Randolph (D),
Robin Shackleford (D),
Ben Smaltz (R),
Vernon Smith (D),
Ed Soliday (R),
Mark Spencer (D),
Vanessa Summers (D),
Greg Taylor (D),
Jake Teshka (R),
Tim Yocum (R),
Alex Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Returned to the House (on 02/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/concurrent/19/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/resolutions/HC0019/HC0019.01.INTR.pdf |
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