Daily Cheat Sheet
Friday, March 17, 2017
Wear your green today in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually
on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began
as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the
globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of
green.
Why do you pinch someone on St. Patrick’s Day….. St. Patrick's revelers thought wearing green
made one invisible to leprechauns, fairy creatures who would pinch anyone they could see
(anyone not wearing green). People began pinching those who didn't wear green as a reminder
that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch green-abstainers.
The week ahead: The House and Senate will reconvene on Monday at 1:30 pm. Check your
committee links below for periodic updates. Don’t forget, House and Senate Committee action
and floor debate can be viewed online. Your most reliable source is http://iga.in.gov/.
Important dates to remember: Committee report deadline, Monday, April 3, 2017. The
second reading deadline is Wednesday, April 5, 2017 and the third reading deadline is
Thursday, April 6, 2017.
Friday Civics Lesson: Indiana Symbols
Name – The name Indiana means “land of the Indians.” It was coined in 1800 when Congress
carved the new state of Ohio from the Northwest Territory and designated the remaining vast
area as the Indiana Territory. The territorial name was retained when Indiana became a state
on December 11, 1816, making it the 19th state admitted into the Union.
Capitol – The name Indianapolis is a combination of Indiana and the Greek word polis, which
means city. Therefore, Indianapolis means “city of Indiana.” Indianapolis became the capital of
Indiana in January 1825. The city was laid out in 1821 by Alexander Ralston and was patterned
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after Versailles, France and Washington D.C. Its principal streets are Washington Street
(east/west) and Meridian Street (north/south).
Seal – The seal depicts a pioneer scene; a woodsman felling a tree, a bison fleeing from the
sound of the axe and the sun gleaming over a distant hill. In use since 1801, the seal was
officially adopted in 1963.
Flag – The Indiana flag displays 19 gold stars surrounding a gold torch centered on a
rectangular field of blue. The torch stands for liberty and enlightenment. Its rays represent the
13 original states, and the five in the inner arc represent the five states next admitted to the
Union. The star above the torch stands for Indiana, the 19th state. The General Assembly
adopted the state flag in 1917.
Articles of Interest:
Senate Committee Slash House Pre-K Funding Bill, Nix Voucher Link
Bill Protecting Short-Term Rentals Advances To Full Senate
Senate panel guts House proposal on preschool education
State senator concerned patients with rare disorders lacking care options
Pence document shows Republican strategy for fighting Obama immigration plan
Indiana Statehouse workers could carry guns under measure voted out of committee
Senate and House Committee Calendars
Senate: http://iga.in.gov/documents/85381d73
House: http://iga.in.gov/documents/d818d017
Senate and House Floor Calendars
Senate and House Floor Calendars, if posted, will be available at the following links:
Senate Floor Calendar: http://iga.in.gov/documents/874bf9b8
House Floor Calendar: http://iga.in.gov/documents/5ebc630c
Session Calendars
Senate Session Calendar
House Session Calendar
General Information
State House, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Senate Telephone Center (317) 232-9400
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House Telephone Center (317) 232-9600
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