(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 8, 2008 - Today, Rep. Bill Davis (R-Portland), along with House colleagues, opened the 2008 session of the Indiana General Assembly at the Statehouse. Rep. Davis starts the session with a number of goals to improve the lives of Hoosier families. "I'm pleased to be here and I'm ready to get to work on a bipartisan solution for property tax relief," said Rep. Davis. "House Republicans have a program in place that we believe will result in a significant tax decrease for homesteads. I also want to highlight that while homesteads have received most of the attention, we must also protect other taxpayers as we move forward. We must find a significant solution, it must lower property taxes by a substantial amount, it must be now and it must be permanent. We're going to spend our time here until this is fixed." During the session, Rep. Davis will sit as a member on two House legislative committees:
The Indiana General Assembly is a part-time legislature, meeting on a two-year cycle, three months in even-numbered years and four months in odd-numbered years. Historically, there has not always been a short session. Until 1969, Indiana legislators met only in even-numbered years. In 1970, the legislature decided to allow short sessions during the off years to deal with important issues facing the state. As the session moves forward, these are some important legislative dates: JAN. 15: The last day to file bills. (House members each have a limit of five bills during this session). JAN. 31: Deadline for the House to pass bills originated in the House. FEB. 27, 28: Deadline for both House and Senate to pass bills already approved by opposite chamber. MARCH 14: Deadline for both chambers to adjourn. Rep. Davis encourages local constituents to contact her with questions or concerns through e-mail at h33@in.gov, or by calling the Statehouse at 1-800-382-9841. It is also possible to write him at 200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. |
