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Indiana State House Representative, District 99

The Indiana General Assembly is responsible for enacting the laws by which the state of Indiana is governed. The two houses of the General Assembly are the House of Representatives and the Senate. Representatives serve terms of two years and Senators serve terms of four years. Both houses can create bills, but bills must pass both houses before they can be submitted to the governor and enacted into law.Legislative authority and responsibility include:Passing bills of public policy mattersSetting levels for state spendingRaising and lower taxesVoting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes

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    Felipe Rios
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    Vanessa J. Summers
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What are the top three legislative priorities you believe the Indiana General Assembly should address in the upcoming session?

What do you see as the unique opportunities and challenges facing Marion County and how will you work to address them? How will those efforts impact the broader Central Indiana region and/or the rest of the state?

What should the state government do to provide an equitable, quality education for all children pre-K through grade 12?

What measures would you propose to increase voter engagement and access in our state?

I believe environmental legislation in response to climate change is necessary.

I support a woman’s right to access birth control, Plan B, and to travel out of state to obtain a safe and legal abortion.

I would support policies aimed at increasing voters’ access to the polls, including automatic voter registration and expanding early & absentee voting.

I would oppose legislation that would restrict an individual’s access to gender-affirming health care.

I believe that gun safety legislation is necessary to prevent gun violence.

I would oppose legislation that restricts students and teachers from discussing race, gender, and sexual orientation in public schools.

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Campaign Email vanessaj48@yahoo.com
Campaign Phone (317) 435-8446
Campaign Mailing Address 1140 Brook Ln
Indianapolis, IN 46202
With Black and Brown moms dying at an alarming rate; Indiana has the 3rd highest rate of Maternal death. We need access to better healthcare for Black and Brown women in Indiana. A diverse medical profession is needed, that has the tools to deal with a diverse population. We need to make sure insurance companies expand insurance coverage, from delivery to one year postpartum. Last year I also had legislation to deal with having lactation stations in public buildings for lactating mothers. For example, in our own Indiana Statehouse, I see new mothers in the bathrooms instead of somewhere comfortable and private.
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Look at systematic inequalities; implement policies that address systemic issues such as segregation, and disparities in school funding, especially in urban school areas. Find a way to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in school policies and practices. Early childhood education should be expanded. Bringing a high-quality pre-K program to ensure that the babies get a good foundation for the future.
Education and awareness are the key. Providing information about the importance of voting, how the voting process works, and understanding the issues at stake can help motivate people to vote. Getting the younger generation involved, target young voters through social media, student organizations and other platforms (for example, Young Democrats)
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