Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HCR16: Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 6, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. Bartels, Miller D, O'Brien, Lindauer , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RC 2516/DI hf Introduced Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. _____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of service.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. Bartels, Miller D, O'Brien, Lindauer , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RC 2516/DI hf Introduced Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. _____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of service. Whereas, These brave and dedicated volunteer firefighters have served with courage, risking their lives each day to protect their communities from the threat of fire; Whereas, For at least 50 years, these volunteer firefighters have answered the call when fire struck Hoosier communities, selflessly setting aside all else to protect and serve those in need; Whereas, It requires, a deep commitment to helping others, and a strong dedication to the community, and the willingness to sacrifice precious time with family and friends to respond to a neighbor in need; Whereas, These brave volunteer firefighters have heroically performed, throughout 50 years of devoted service, above and beyond the call of duty in fulfilling the vital tasks and responsibilities of fire protection; and Whereas, The distinguished service of these volunteer firefighters has brought pride and honor to the state of Indiana: Therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, …
Sponsors
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074) · primary sponsor
- Doug Miller (R, HD-048)
- Timothy O'Brien (R, HD-078)
- Shane Lindauer (R, HD-063)
Latest actions
- : Returned to the House
- : First reading: adopted voice vote
- : Referred to the Senate
- : First reading: adopted
- : Coauthored by Representatives Miller D, O'Brien, Lindauer
- : Authored by Representative Bartels
- : Senate sponsors: Senators Crider, Baldwin, Garten
Common questions
- What is HCR16?
- HCR16 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
- What does HCR16 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. Bartels, Miller D, O'Brien, Lindauer , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RC 2516/DI hf Introduced Second Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. _____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of service.
- What is the status of HCR16?
- Passed both chambers as of February 6, 2026. Latest action: Returned to the House (February 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR16?
- Steve Bartels (R, HD-074), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR16?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/hc0016
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