2023 Regular Session • Indiana Legislature
HB1143: Designation of state nickname.
Legislative Summary
Designation of state nickname. Provides that "The Hoosier State" is designated as the official nickname of the state of Indiana. Provides that the designation is to recognize and memorialize the legacy of Harry Hoosier. Makes certain findings in recognizing Harry Hoosier as the namesake of The Hoosier State.
Bill History
1/10/2023
Authored by Representative Prescott
House of Representatives
1/10/2023
First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
House of Representatives
1/24/2023
Representatives Miller D, Pryor, Bartlett added as coauthors
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/10/2023)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Government and Regulatory Reform(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Republican: 2
Democrat: 2
Primary Sponsor
John Prescott
Republican