A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about charity gaming in Indiana.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that sets up requirements for charity gaming events.

• The exact details of what these new requirements are and how they will affect current charity gaming practices are not provided in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about sweepstakes games in Indiana.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that defines what a 'sweepstakes game' is and sets up rules for how these games can be run.

• The exact details of how sweepstakes games will be regulated are not provided in this amendment text, so it's unclear what specific requirements or restrictions will apply to operators of such games.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is marked as THC, which typically means there are no substantive changes intended.

• The official text of the amendment uses 'THC,' which usually indicates that there are no actual changes being made to the bill. Therefore, it's unclear what specific action or change this amendment intends.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code about three-way permits.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that deals with three-way permits.

• The official text does not provide details on what exactly 'three-way permits' are or how they will be implemented, so more information is needed to understand the full impact of this amendment.

Plain English: The amendment changes the rules for how the Indiana Attorney General can use a special fund called the 'depository'.

• Adds new language to specify that the Attorney General may deposit certain funds into a designated depository.

• The exact details of what kinds of funds and under what conditions are not fully explained in this amendment text.
• It is unclear how this change will affect current practices or other related laws.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is filed for committee consideration.

• The official text of the amendment does not specify any concrete changes, making it unclear what modifications this amendment intends to make to the bill.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to require state agencies to get approval from the State Finance Authority before entering into agreements with manufacturers or distributors.

• State agencies must now seek approval from the State Finance Authority before making agreements with manufacturers or distributors.

• The amendment does not specify what types of agreements are covered, so it's unclear how broadly this rule will apply.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code about antique firearms.

• Adds a definition for 'antique firearm' in the state's laws.

• The text does not specify what exactly an 'antique firearm' is or how it will be regulated.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code that allows wine retailers to provide self-service options for customers.

• Adds a provision allowing wine retailers to offer self-service to their customers.

• The exact details of how and where self-service will be implemented are not specified in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state offices and administration, specifically concerning alcoholic beverages.

• The amendment aims to modify the existing laws related to state offices and administration in Indiana, focusing on regulations involving alcoholic beverages.

• The official text does not provide specific details about what changes will be made to the current law regarding alcoholic beverages. More information is needed to understand exactly how the law would change.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide any specific changes or details.

• The official text of the amendment is too brief to explain any concrete changes.

Plain English: This amendment proposes changes to Indiana's administrative laws, but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the given information.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to Indiana's administrative laws are not specified in the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about what specific changes will be made to Indiana's administrative laws.

Plain English: This amendment adds new provisions related to permits in the Indiana Code.

• Adds new sections regarding permits under state offices and administration.

• The specific details of what these new permit provisions entail are not provided, making it unclear exactly how they will affect current regulations.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code about sweepstakes games and assigns responsibilities to the Gaming Research Division.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that defines 'sweepstakes game' as any game where participants can win prizes without paying money, but must provide personal information.
• Requires the Gaming Research Division to study and report on sweepstakes games within one year of the bill's effective date.

• The amendment does not specify what actions the Gaming Research Division should take after reporting on sweepstakes games.

Plain English: This amendment, proposed by Representative Steve Bartels, was a motion that did not pass and does not include any specific changes to the bill text.

• The official amendment text only includes information about a failed motion and does not provide details on any substantive changes to be made.

Plain English: This amendment would add a new section to the Indiana Code that requires state agencies to provide annual reports on their use of technology.

• Adds a requirement for state agencies to submit an annual report detailing how they use technology in their operations.

• The specific details and requirements of what must be included in the annual reports are not provided, making it unclear exactly what information will be reported.
• It is unknown how these new reporting requirements would be enforced or monitored by state officials.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add a new section to the Indiana Code that would require state agencies to provide annual reports on their use of technology.

• Adds a requirement for state agencies to submit an annual report detailing how they use technology in their operations.

• The amendment text does not specify what information must be included in the annual reports or who would receive these reports, making it unclear exactly how this new requirement would work in practice.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific details about changes to the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.

• The official text of the amendment is missing detailed information on what specific changes it proposes.

Plain English: This amendment would add a new section to the Indiana Code that requires state agencies to report certain information about their data practices.

• Adds a requirement for state agencies to submit annual reports on how they collect, use, and protect personal data.

• The amendment text does not specify all details of the reporting requirements, such as what specific information must be included in the reports or how often they should be submitted beyond annually.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add a new requirement for state offices and administration.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that requires state offices and administration to follow certain procedures or guidelines, though the specific details of what these are are not provided in the given text.

• The amendment does not specify exactly what new procedures or guidelines must be followed by state offices and administration.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add a new section to the Indiana Code that would require state agencies to provide annual reports on their use of technology.

• Adds a requirement for state agencies to submit an annual report detailing how they use technology in their operations.

• The amendment text does not specify what information must be included in the annual reports or who would receive these reports, making it unclear exactly how this new requirement would work in practice.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to add new requirements for state offices and administration.

• Adds new provisions to the Indiana Code regarding state offices and administration, though specific details are not provided in the given text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough information to specify exactly what changes will be made to the Indiana Code.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to move the bill HB1052 forward to its second reading in the Indiana legislature.

• Proposes moving the bill HB1052 to its second reading stage.

• The text does not provide specific details about what changes will be made during the second reading, only that it is a procedural motion to advance the bill.
• The amendment failed and did not pass into law.