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Indiana House Bill HCR0016

Indiana 2024 Regular Session

Indiana House Bill HCR0016

Caption

Petitioning the United States Department of Transportation to hold hearings on the placement of the entire state of Indiana in the same time zone.

Impact

The proposed change, if accepted, would alleviate the confusion and complications arising from the current split time zones. It could lead to a more practical scheduling for businesses, schools, and other institutions operating across county lines. This resolution underlines the role of the Indiana General Assembly in communicating local time zone preferences to federal authorities, highlighting the collaborative nature of state and federal governance. Bringing the entire state into one time zone is seen as a logical step that would benefit residents and visitors alike.

Summary

HCR0016 is a resolution that petitions the United States Department of Transportation to hold hearings regarding the placement of the entire state of Indiana into a single time zone. Currently, Indiana is divided between the Central and Eastern Time Zones, leading to discrepancies in time observance across the state. The resolution aims to advocate for a restoration that would unify the time zone across the state of Indiana, theoretically aligning daylight and darkness more consistently for Hoosiers throughout the year. Introduced during the 2024 legislative session, the resolution reflects ongoing discussions about time zone alignment in the state.

Contention

While the resolution advocates for a unified time zone, it acknowledges that some counties may still wish to opt for the alternative time zone under federal law. This tied the resolution to broader discussions about state authority and local autonomy. Some stakeholders may express concerns over potential opposition from regions that prefer to remain in the Eastern Time Zone, indicating an ongoing debate over analogical benefits versus localized preferences. The resolution seeks to balance these interests while aiming for a more cohesive statewide policy.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IN HCR0004

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Road 29 over Wildcat Creek in Burlington, Indiana, as the "Donald L. Mills Memorial Bridge".

IN HCR0005

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Highway 27 over I-70 as the "Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge".

IN HCR0006

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on U.S. Highway 27 over the Wabash River between Berne and Geneva as the "Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor Memorial Bridge".

IN HCR0041

Recognizing former Indiana House of Representatives employee Brad Burk on his 25th anniversary leading the American Cancer Society in Indiana.

IN SR0033

Recognizing the NRA on its 152nd annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

IN HCR0003

To convene a Joint Session of the 123rd General Assembly of the State of Indiana.

IN HCR0002

To convene a Joint Session of the 123rd General Assembly of the State of Indiana.

IN HCR0030

Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana.

IN HCR0017

Recognizing the officers and crew of the USS Indiana (SSN 789).

IN HB1013

Indiana department of health.

Similar Bills

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