Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR32: Recognizing the 15th Annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 10, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1528* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Smith V ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing the 15th Annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival. Whereas, African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc., partners with other local groups to sponsor a film festival dedicated to Gary native William L. Johnson, which is hosted by the actor; Whereas, William Johnson is a graduate of Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Gary and has had starring roles in many theatrically released projects, including a lead role in "Blue Hill Avenue", which garnered top honors at the Acapulco and Black Hollywood film festivals; Whereas, More than just an actor, William Johnson's goal is to "reinvest the majority of his earnings into a structured business that supports the advancement of the urban HR 1528/DI 140 2026 community. By spreading the message of self-reliance and providing opportunities to qualified individuals from disadvantaged Like Thanksgiving", "Perfectly Single", "Bernie Problems", and "The Black Hamptons"; Whereas, The 15th Annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival will feature student films "Method Hero" by Marissa Baker, "Taraji" by Davon Cecil, "A Father's Love" by Darrell Anthony Reynolds Jr., "Right Hook" by Jaden Dueñas, "Black(out)" by Auset Brooklyn Adams, "Beside With Death" by Cody D. Smith, "Basement" by Keon Clardy, and "Runaway" by Donya A.R. Conley, all premiering on the morning …
Sponsors
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Authored by Representative Smith V
Common questions
- What is HR32?
- HR32 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing the 15th Annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival.
- What is the status of HR32?
- Passed both chambers as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR32?
- Vernon Smith (D, HD-014).
- Where is the official record for HR32?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0032
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