Note to the Press – House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of House Enrolled Act 1002, and proclamation condemning antisemitism and recognizing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition and examples of antisemitism:
STATEHOUSE (March 18, 2024) – "From day one, we've remained committed to working with Indiana's Jewish community to craft legislation to ensure antisemitism has no place on our college campuses or K-12 classrooms. As the compromised bill continued to be scrutinized after passage, we recognized that more clarity is needed. I understand the governor's action and support his proclamation recognizing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition and examples of antisemitism, which were included in the House-passed version of the bill. He made a strong statement in declaring Indiana's support for our Jewish brothers and sisters. I want to thank Representative Jeter for his leadership on this important issue as well as the steadfast support shown by the House Republican caucus," said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers).
"This is an issue I've been working on for more than two years after hearing concerns from Indiana's Jewish community about antisemitic concepts being taught in Hoosier classrooms. Our Jewish students need to feel safe and welcome in our K-12 schools and college campuses, and I believe the House-passed version of this bill accomplished that goal. After we worked alongside Jewish organizations and our Senate colleagues to find middle ground and pass legislation, concerns arose about the need for further clarity to ensure the strongest protections are in place. I support the governor's proclamation, which I believe captures the original intent of House Bill 1002," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers), author of House Enrolled Act 1002.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents
House District 37, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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