A Muncie state representative has co-authored a bill that would expand the definition of rape in Indiana to include the element of consent. She also wants it taught in schools.
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Indiana lawmakers will study topics in the coming weeks that include human trafficking, a racial achievement gap in K-12 schools and unemployment benefits for gig economy workers.
But overall, their study committee load is lighter than usual.
Eight different committees – including elections, agriculture, courts and public safety – aren’t assigned to study anything this year.
House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said legislative leaders chose topics barely a week after session ended this year – while most of the time, they wait weeks.
“Felt like this year we were making the decision soon, so I don’t know if people just didn’t get all their requests,” Huston said.