Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR29: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and the Carmel City Council.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1527* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Garcia Wilburn, Lopez ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and the Carmel City Council. Whereas, Carmel's transition to a city began with a pivotal vote by residents in November 1974, following state legislation that allowed towns to be designated fourth-class cities. After the first municipal election in 1975, the inaugural council members took their seats exactly 50 years ago on January 5; Whereas, On January 5, 2026, the Carmel City Council recognized the inaugural Common Council's seven members, including David Coots, Dr. Walter Dean, Minnie Doane, James Garretson, Stan Meacham, Jane Reiman, and Fred Swift; Whereas, These original councilors played a crucial role during the City of Carmel's critical transition years, establishing essential services and infrastructure that HR 1527/DI 140 2026 facilitated its growth and paved the way for it to become the thriving city it is today; Whereas, The City of Carmel had a population of 13,500 at the time of its incorporation and, as of the 2020 census, 99,757; Whereas, Carmel is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, and this year it is ranked number two by U.S. News and World Report. The city also has one of the best public school corporations in the state; …
Sponsors
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032) · primary sponsor
- Lopez, Danny (R)
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Coauthored by Representative Lopez
- : Authored by Representative Garcia Wilburn
Common questions
- What is HR29?
- HR29 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and the Carmel City Council.
- What is the status of HR29?
- Passed both chambers as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR29?
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR29?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0029
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