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IN HR0015To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America.
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the Indiana House of Representatives, commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary, also known as the semiquincentennial, of the United States' founding on July 4, 2026, which originated with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution acknowledges the Declaration's core principles of equality, inalienable rights, and government by consent of the governed, as well as the foundational concept of federalism, a system where power is divided between national and state governments to foster liberty and local responsiveness. It highlights Indiana's historical contributions and encourages all Hoosiers, communities, and organizations to engage in commemorative activities that reflect on the nation's history, celebrate achievements, and reaffirm commitments to liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism. Furthermore, it strongly urges educational institutions to bolster civics education to ensure future generations understand active civic participation and the importance of federalism and decentralized governance.
Sponsors (46)
Tim O'Brien (R)*,
David Abbott (R),
Mike Aylesworth (R),
Beau Baird (R),
Steve Bartels (R),
Garrett Bascom (R),
Ed Clere (R),
Matthew Commons (R),
Cory Criswell (R),
Kendell Culp (R),
Mitch Gore (D),
Lori Goss-Reaves (R),
Craig Haggard (R),
David Hall (R),
Carey Hamilton (D),
Bob Heaton (R),
Dave Heine (R),
Tony Isa (R),
Chris Judy (R),
Mike Karickhoff (R),
Ryan Lauer (R),
Cindy Ledbetter (R),
Matthew Lehman (R),
Shane Lindauer (R),
Jim Lucas (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Chris May (R),
Peggy Mayfield (R),
Wendy McNamara (R),
Doug Miller (R),
Kyle Miller (D),
Bob Morris (R),
Randy Novak (D),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Tonya Pfaff (D),
Jim Pressel (R),
Cherrish Pryor (D),
Elizabeth Rowray (R),
Alaina Shonkwiler (R),
Ben Smaltz (R),
Jake Teshka (R),
Jeff Thompson (R),
Heath VanNatter (R),
Tim Wesco (R),
Tim Yocum (R),
Alex Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
First reading: adopted (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/house/simple/15/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/resolutions/HR0015/HR0015.01.INTR.pdf |
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