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The Indiana House of Representatives has broad powers to pass laws that affect the daily lives of Indiana citizens. It decides the type of taxes and rates that will be levied on citizens and businesses for State purposes. It can create and abolish agencies of state government. It determines how much will be spent for each of the many government services. It sets the rules for operation of Indiana’s local governments. It determines the amount of state collected tax funds to be distributed to the units of local government for schools, highways and other purposes and designates the basis on which these funds are to be distributed. All 100 members of the house of representatives are elected every two years to two-year terms. It dictates the procedures for the election of state and local government officials including drawing the voting districts

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David H Abbott (Rep)

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Education Was not sent a survey in the primary.

Indiana is ranked 50th in the country for voter turnout, per the 2023 Civic Health Index. What changes do you champion to improve Indiana’s voter turnout?

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Do you believe tax revenue reform is necessary? If so, what would your approach be?

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What standards should be applied if the legislature is considering substituting a state mandate for local community ordinances, such as fireworks, cell towers, and pet store sales of puppies?

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What is your approach to balancing competing urban/rural interests such as trade-offs between preserving wetlands and farmland or promoting development?

Was not sent a survey in the primary.