STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.
Payne said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities. The $5,000 scholarship covers certain expenses like training, career coaching, driver's education, certification and credentialing exams. Visit in.gov/tos/csa or call 317-232-0723 for more information.
"As more students pursue a career outside of the college track, they should have other meaningful opportunities to learn and grow," said State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown), who co-authored the new law. "With CSAs, Indiana's future workforce will be able to get a head start on their careers, graduating with experience and connections that can help them for years to come."
Engleman said lawmakers took action on a wide range of hot-button issues this year like protecting Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like Russia and China will be banned from purchasing or leasing agricultural land, and mineral, water or riparian rights. China, Russia, North Korea and Iran will also be prevented from purchasing or leasing land within a 10-mile radius of military installations.
"Recently, more and more of our adversaries have bought up vital farmland, raising legitimate concerns for Indiana's agriculture industry and food supply," Engleman said. "This measure simply ensures our land is protected."
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
Food truck operators raised concerns about the patchwork of regulatory ordinances and costly fees from county to county, which can make it difficult to operate and expand their mobile businesses. To simplify permitting for food trucks, counties will be required to create a permit that follows universal state standards and is capped at a $200 fee.
To help protect Indiana's elections, officials will have more tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration lists. Also, proof of citizenship will be required for individuals registering with temporary IDs and first-time voters will be required to provide proof of residency.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes all of Harrison County, and portions of Clark, Floyd and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66,
which includes portions of Clark, Jefferson and Scott counties.
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