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Senator Byrne brought the bill to the floor in third reading, describing it as a measure to ensure \"government should treat all citizens equally.\" The bill’s text prohibits agencies that receive state funding from promoting several listed concepts the sponsor described as the core of what he called an ideological \"DEI\" movement, and requires public schools to make curriculum or staff training materials on nondiscrimination, equity, diversity, inclusion or bias available online.

Supporters said the bill prevents state-funded offices from requiring employees or students to affirm ideological statements. \"Government should treat everyone equally,\" Senator Byrne said during his presentation. He and other supporters said the law protects employees and students from being compelled to adopt beliefs they do not hold and increases transparency about training and curriculum used in public education and state agencies.

Opponents said the measure would chill classroom discussion and hamper programs designed to expand opportunity. \"Senate bill 2 89 seeks to restrict discussions on race, gender, and identity in our classrooms,\" Senator Lakeisha Jackson said, calling the bill \"an attempt to rewrite history.\" Other critics said the proposal would discourage universities and state agencies from offering programs, scholarships or student services that intentionally recruit or support underrepresented groups.

Several senators asked whether the bill unintentionally conflicts with existing state statutes and memorial scholarships. Multiple senators pointed to the Arlene Rogers student-teaching scholarship and the William Crawford minority-teacher scholarship as examples; the bill’s sponsor said the text does not repeal statutes but opponents warned the administrative effects could limit how scholarships are delivered by state institutions.

A separate procedural dispute arose late in debate after a senator challenged a ruling of the presiding officer and appealed to the chamber. Senator Yoder told colleagues that while debate was underway he saw a campaign social-media post from the presiding officer describing the bill as a victory; he called that timing inappropriate while the officer was presiding. The appeal of the chair’s ruling was put to the Senate and sustained by a roll call (38 ayes, 9 nays) before the final bill vote.

During floor remarks, senators with experience providing or receiving DEI training spoke on both sides. \"I've provided DEI services,\" said Senator Taylor, who described private-sector experience with such programs. Senator Ford described an instance where she left a health care office after hearing derogatory comments and said, \"I did not feel safe there,\" to underline supporters’ point that inclusion can affect whether people access services.

The Senate’s final roll call on Senate Bill 289 was 34 ayes to 13 nays. The clerk recorded the bill as passed and the secretary was directed to notify the House. The bill’s sponsor identified several Senate co-authors during floor debate.

What happens next: The bill will move to the Indiana House for consideration. Opponents signaled plans to press concerns about the bill’s interaction with existing statutes on scholarships and with university programs; supporters said transparency provisions will let the public see what training and curricular materials are in use.

Votes at a glance

- Senate Bill 289, \"Non-discrimination in Employment and Education\" — Passed 34–13 on final roll call; sustained appeal of the chair earlier, 38–9. The bill requires public posting of DEI-related training and curriculum materials for schools and limits creation of DEI offices or duties in agencies that use state funds. Vote record: tally counts provided in the transcript; individual roll-call names were not recorded in the public text.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Indiana Senate Legislative Session February 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Indiana Senate passed Senate Bill 289 after a marathon floor debate, approving a measure that bans certain state-sponsored DEI practices and requires schools and state agencies to post related training and curricular materials online.","taxTitle","2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislature IN, Indiana","taxId",77717,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6348291,"Senate adopts concurrent resolutions renaming state road and stretch of I‑65 in honor of fallen service members",109,3726000,3835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe&start=3726&end=3835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe/thumbnail_3726000.jpg","/articles/6348291/Indiana/Senate-adopts-concurrent-resolutions-renaming-state-road-and-stretch-of-I65-in-honor-of-fallen-service-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348291-cd6affcd8d123610c50487b0f4cf7c2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999570&Signature=TUd~bHCp-fea3ogD5JvpNdbR~XuyQM0Y0yJQfyt9S4RG2yaMqAqTMhBorTwq3RcTCdDtEm2qehs0dlB~Ct~UDv6baDUaG2ZXzNflWC5xyh5Q9scb4VNmUJOjN3TYSmc5pjvjc0ipqiOtlKAPvXNmgMgodZBgyPWxFPZHKQBfboJY8Pka2rxTiBR-hAY3SKfanP-VWHJ393k5aCmYeMh8kCmOt6~-Ic0-JOy9UuYY2eWwNlZ2NBLib6xhwwhkt1kzYXtvpdiAGRH9O0~z4Oiutrt0OoIXn~p8ohT6utm3FUD6deEOG~FnmoNJEEBpwE0z1ptcNQbrMwOf~tLEQM7LaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indiana Senate adopted two concurrent resolutions that direct state agencies to rename roadways in honor of fallen service members.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, presented by Senator Bush, asks INDOT to rename a portion of State Road 114 for Marine Captain Tom Kavich, a district constituent who gave his life in the line of duty. Senator Bush said the resolution followed a local study committee and committee testimony and asked for colleagues' support; the chamber approved the measure by voice vote.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, presented by Senator Buchanan, urges INDOT to designate a portion of I‑65 (between mile markers 137 and 138) as the Deputy Jacob Pickett Memorial Mile. Buchanan said deputies and Pickett’s family and friends provided moving testimony in committee and asked senators to support the measure; the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

Both resolutions were placed upon passage and adopted; the secretary will notify the House. Each sponsor encouraged colleagues to attend local memorial events and noted committee-level testimony that supported the measures.","The Senate adopted two concurrent resolutions: one renaming State Road 114 for Marine Captain Tom Kavich and another designating a portion of I‑65 as the Deputy Jacob Pickett Memorial Mile. Both were presented by sponsoring senators and passed by voice votes; the secretary will notify the House.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6348296,"Senators adopt memorial resolution for Azra Hussein following reading on chamber floor",65,357000,422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe&start=357&end=422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe/thumbnail_357000.jpg","/articles/6348296/Indiana/Senators-adopt-memorial-resolution-for-Azra-Hussein-following-reading-on-chamber-floor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348296-9366b2f96f02a6f8056e8b37bd3c0553/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999570&Signature=oYHgYrnOWIwCPV34Zc76Ul7YTsjY95umvA4cMxRhls8SAlCnWa7CnutzME-LhNQbipCtp8VbwNdkg5AoIxgTMlpW1dYjjfcxdp~S9xYVH4P1N0v47dD-bHO7DapptwlWRKGijUJGM39WRdsMbrh47D~2D93nnKrKzOM5PrjFJa9IIOjT-1KgwdTj-nWfNfo8YguW7FaHUEJsThP4jtf5VNTPskHejQ1ZlSTsMUGSRAzn2jDRuWqkAfSWirEFvC1SFpH3l0XDNnTc17P7d-1e-tFIV7J9HyLuAdnXTJX3h~n35Zbsqkjz8qFpcmn1YqMDjoMU2Se~19ggkdF1ltLTkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indiana Senate adopted a memorial resolution for Azra Hussein (Senate Resolution 22) after the clerk read the measure and a senator asked members to rise for a moment of silence.

Senator Sarah Ford introduced the resolution during a point of personal privilege and read its text on the chamber floor. The resolution described Azra Hussein as a Carmel native who attended local schools and later completed a master’s in health administration. The resolution also described her civic engagement and service in public-health settings and named surviving family members; the sponsor asked to add the full Senate’s consent to the memorial.

The chamber adopted the memorial by voice consent and the secretary was directed to notify the House of the passage. The memorial was offered as a ceremonial expression of sympathy to the family; no formal vote count was recorded in the public transcript.

\"I just wanted to take a moment and honor her and her family by reading the resolution,\" Senator Ford said on the floor as she introduced the measure.","Senate Resolution 22, a memorial for Azra Hussein, was read on the floor and adopted by unanimous consent. Senator Sarah Ford introduced the resolution and read passages describing Hussein’s education, work in public health and surviving family members.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6348300,"Indiana Senate adopts resolution honoring former senator Jean Breaux; colleagues deliver extended tributes",3129,574000,3703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe&start=574&end=3703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2242837-9faf7e713f7673237f8d03864d786cbe/thumbnail_574000.jpg","/articles/6348300/Indiana/Indiana-Senate-adopts-resolution-honoring-former-senator-Jean-Breaux-colleagues-deliver-extended-tributes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348300-8df35f9d356647168e938dbd9568e4db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770999570&Signature=YPNnj2emvLRbkWWqRr4t8qH5x-q6AbZ09Y1ZX9w-~TA~UWqgqqpbNMszdxo8jR4bwc6L280WDy6GSHjgk6AJYbWJAR49-JXnjQk26Vm2KJ-oHCWGQY6jjKE~PY3NMQGIH90GlqBMrj9HjpAJPJqAVNaYxcZGx6YVymQHNT3X4a6qDR765doRIaDbeKWUWMd6s-yI81B7~LAxP8Y~7uRncCCrgh1NBeFGS4yMtzDR4jfbtSKzklT399oPw~apwRa85ezkGm83w5O6fKKOgoMv0xxFh0jnoNoAaWZNelqFsFt0RZ2cGfz6Lx8-VfuF~NxEQXzpCOARwt79xq2r23xqpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indiana Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, a memorial recognizing the life and legislative service of former Senator Jean Breaux. The chamber stood for a moment of silence and then heard extended remarks from members of both parties.

Senator Pohl presented the resolution and yielded to Senate Minority Caucus Chair Lakeisha Jackson, who delivered a lengthy statement describing Breaux’s years of service and policy priorities. Jackson recounted Breaux’s work on health policy, maternal- and infant-health measures, mental-health services, juvenile justice, and other initiatives and said Breaux \"fought for all people.\"

Other senators from across the chamber offered personal reflections and examples of Breaux’s impact. Senator Randolph urged recognition of legislators’ service with permanent plaques; Senator Taylor, Senator Lysen and others described Breaux’s mentorship and bipartisan collaborations. Sen. Garten, Goode, Alting and several others noted specific policy accomplishments and personal memories, while senators who had served with Breaux emphasized her steady commitment to constituents and colleagues.

The resolution lists Breaux’s committee service and highlights bills she sponsored and supported, such as measures on Medicaid coverage for doulas and treatment for mental illness in inmates. After speakers finished, the chamber added all senators to the resolution by consent and adopted the memorial.

The Senate recessed briefly to receive an honored guest and permitted additional remarks. The secretary will notify the House of the passage of the resolution.

Quotes from the floor included personal memories and policy praise. \"I'm standing in this seat today because of her,\" Senator Lakeisha Jackson said, addressing Breaux's influence on new members. Senator Randy Taylor said, \"She was a tremendous public servant,\" and several senators recalled Breaux's habit of mentoring newer members and her longtime focus on public-health and education issues.

The memorial was offered and placed upon its passage by unanimous consent; no roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript.","The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, a memorial honoring former Senator Jean Breaux. Dozens of colleagues spoke on the Senate floor, recounting her legislative work on health care, criminal justice and education and offering personal tributes. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent following a moment of silence.","actionData","errors"]

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