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IN HR0063

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ben Smaltz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges firearms manufacturers and dealers to relocate their businesses to Indiana, citing constitutional protections for the right to bear arms under both the U.S. Second Amendment and Indiana Constitution

  • Highlights Indiana's tax-friendly environment, including a 25% corporate income tax reduction, elimination of inheritance tax, and a $360 million taxpayer refund in 2013

  • Promotes Indiana's firearms-friendly policies, including universal reciprocity for all states' carry permits, statewide preemption of local gun restrictions, and the nation's only lifetime firearms carry license

  • Emphasizes Indiana's manufacturing advantages, including ranking first in manufacturing jobs per capita, Right to Work status since 2012, and presence of Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane for small arms development

  • Requests firearms companies contact the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to receive available business incentives and relocation benefits

Legislative Description

Inviting vendors and businesses which deal in small arms to relocate to Indiana.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

4/2/2013

Full Bill Text

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