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HC 8INDIANASession 2026State Billpassed both
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Indiana General Assembly Adopts Resolution Honoring Partnership With Province of Québec

Original title: Honoring the longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Indiana.

Last action · January 15, 2026: Returned to the HouseSponsors: Carolyn Jackson and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Indiana General Assembly adopts a honoring the longstanding economic, environmental, and interparliamentary partnership between the State of Indiana and the Province of Québec.

Why it matters

Changes only the official recognition of the relationship between Indiana and Québec; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

State of Indiana

The state receives official legislative recognition of its partnership with Québec.

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Province of Québec

The province receives official legislative recognition of its partnership with Indiana.

Key Facts

  • The Indiana General Assembly officially honors the enduring partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Indiana.
  • The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the 20th anniversary of Québec's inclusion as an international affiliate member.
  • Québec is Indiana's second-largest trade partner among Canadian provinces, and trade between them has steadily increased over the past five years.
  • Around 15 Québec-owned companies operate in Indiana, and more than 20 Indiana-based businesses maintain operations in Québec.
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  • The Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to State Representative Carolyn Jackson for distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate any funds?
No. The resolution only officially honors the partnership between Indiana and Québec and directs the transmission of copies; it does not change laws or allocate funding.
What is the nature of the relationship between Indiana and Québec highlighted in the resolution?
The resolution highlights shared involvement in freshwater management of the Great Lakes, bilateral trade in motor vehicles, paper, and primary aluminum, and joint participation in legislative caucuses.

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Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Jan 15, 2026Senate
    Returned to the House
  2. Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced
    First reading: adopted voice vote
  3. Jan 13, 2026House
    Referred to the Senate
  4. Jan 12, 2026House
    Senate sponsors: Senators Bohacek, Hunley
  5. Jan 12, 2026HouseIntroduced
    First reading: adopted
  6. Jan 12, 2026House
    Coauthored by Representative Abbott
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  1. Jan 12, 2026House
    Authored by Representative Jackson C

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Sponsors

Carolyn JacksonHouse · District 1DemocraticAuthor
Mike BohacekSenate · District 8RepublicanSponsor
Andrea HunleySenate · District 46DemocraticSponsor
David AbbottHouse · District 18RepublicanCoauthor

Connected Entities

Province of Québec, National Conference of State Legislatures, Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus and 3 more
locationProvince of Québec“Canadian province partnering with Indiana”Map →
OrganizationNational Conference of State Legislatures“Organization marking its 50th anniversary in 2025”Map →
OrganizationGreat Lakes–St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus“Interparliamentary forum”Map →
OrganizationGreat Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiatives“Forum focusing on water, trade, and environment”Map →
OrganizationConference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers“Interparliamentary forum”Map →
locationState of Indiana“US state partnering with Québec”Map →

Sources

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