Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Indiana

Political Activism

Indiana State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Indiana.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

In Indiana there are 50 Senators and 100 House members.

Senate members serve a four-year term and House members serve two-year terms. There are no term limits in Indiana.

The qualification to run for either chamber are the same, except for the age of the candidate. You must be a U.S. citizen for at least two years prior to the filing and a resident of the district they are running in for at least one year. To run for the Senate you must beat least 25 years of age and to run for the House you must be at least 21 years of age.

The session begins on the Tuesday following the second Monday in January of each year. The session must adjourn by April 29 in odd numbered years and by March 14 in even numbered years.

The Republicans control both chambers.

To learn more about the Indiana Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

H.B.1209

2022

Carbon sequestration projects - SUPPORT

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/18/2022

‍Author: IN Rep. Edmond "Ed" Soliday (R-IN-004)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: Carbon sequestration projects. Provides for the mechanism for underground storage of carbon dioxide in Indiana. Provides that the new chapter does not apply to the carbon sequestration pilot project established pursuant to IC 14-39-1. Makes conforming changes.

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S.B.0271

2022

Small modular nuclear reactors.

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/18/2022

‍Author: IN Sen. Eric Koch (R-IN-044), IN Sen. Blake "Blake" Doriot (R-IN-012)

‍Topics: Organized Labor; Union Dues

‍Summary: Small modular nuclear reactors. Amends the statute governing certificates of public convenience and necessity (certificates) that are issued by the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) for the construction, lease, or purchase of electric generation facilities to require the IURC, in consultation with the department of environmental management (department)

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H.B.1269

2022

Public works projects. - OPPOSE

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 2/2/2022

‍Author: IN Rep. Gerald "Jerry" Torr (R-IN-039)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: Public works projects. Provides that a contractor that employs 10 or more employees on a design-build public works project must provide its employees access to a training program applicable to the tasks to be performed in the normal course of the employee's employment with the contractor on the public project. Provides that a tier 1 or tier 2 contractor that employs 50 or more journeymen must participate in an apprenticeship or training program that meets certain standards. Requires design-builders and any member of a team working on a design-build public works project to comply with certain statutes

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S.B.0323

2022

Minimum wage and employment benefits.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/11/2022

‍Author: IN Sen. Eddie Melton (D-IN-003)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: Minimum wage and employment benefits. After December 31, 2022, increases the minimum wage paid to certain employees from $7.25 per hour to $12 per hour, then annually increases the minimum wage in $1 increments to $15 per hour through January 1, 2026. Repeals the prohibition of local units from establishing, mandating, or requiring: (1) a minimum wage that exceeds the state or federal minimum wage; and (2) certain employee benefits. Makes conforming amendments and a technical correction.

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H.B.1333

2022

Minimum wage

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/11/2022

‍Author: IN Rep. Patricia "Pat" Boy (D-IN-009)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: Minimum wage. Makes changes to the definition of "employee" for the purposes of the minimum wage statute. Increases the minimum wage paid to certain employees in Indiana as follows: (1) After June 30, 2023, from $7.25 an hour to $9.02 an hour. (2) After December 31, 2023, from $9.02 an hour to $10.07 an hour. (3) After December 31, 2024, from $10.07 an hour to $11.11 an hour. (4) After December 31, 2025, from $11.11 an hour to $12.10 an hour.

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S.B.0222

2022

Minimum wage

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/6/2022

‍Author: IN Former Sen. Frank Mrvan (D-IN-001)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: Minimum wage. After December 31, 2022, increases the minimum wage paid to certain employees in Indiana from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour. Provides that after December 31, 2023, and each subsequent December 31, the hourly minimum wage increases at the same percentage as any increase in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year. Makes technical corrections and conforming amendments.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2021)

Frank Mrvan (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2013)

Jackie Walorski (R)

3rd District:

(Since 2017)

Jim Banks (R)

4th District:

(Since 2019)

James Baird (R)

5th District:

(Since 2021)

Victoria Spartz (R)

6th District:

(Since 2019)

Greg Pence (R)

7th District:

(Since 2008)

Andre Carson (D)

8th District:

(Since 2011)

Larry Bucshon (R)

9th District:

(Since 2017)

Trey Hollingsworth (R)

Senators

Mike Braun (R)

(Since 2019)

Todd Young (R)

(Since 2017)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Indiana. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Indiana.

Resident Agent Requirement? No.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Out-of-state and federal PACs must register with Indiana upon contributing or receiving more than $100 in the state.
  • Out-of-state PACs must comply with all Indiana filing and registration requirements. Ind. Code § 3-5-2-37(a).
  • Federal PACs can then file their FEC report, or a statement that the report is available on the FEC website. Ind. Code § 3-9-5-13.
  • Federal PACs must also file a supplemental report listing all receipts from individuals in Indiana of more than $100 that are not itemized in the FEC report. If the PAC has not received any such receipts, the treasurer should file a written statement stating so. Ind. Code § 3-9-5-16(b).

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.

Union

Statewide Official: No contribution limit.

Legislative Official: No contribution limit.

Local Candidate: No contribution limit.

PAC: No contribution limit.

Political Party: No contribution limit.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh