Indiana House of Representatives: 2002-Present
House District 48: Includes a portion of Elkhart County
Committees:
Address: 200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Occupation: Director, Solid Waste Management District of Elkhart County
Education: Graduate of Ball State University
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First elected State Representative in November 2002, Tim Neese has worked hard for the citizens of northern Indiana. During his first term in office, Rep. Neese co-authored several key pieces o legislation such as HB1379, (a ban on smoking on school busses) to improve the quality of life for children withint his district, and HB1875 ( investment of public funds) which allows local units of government to form a join investment fund for hte investment of public funds. His most recent bills include: House Bill 1180 (pharmacy security) which permits a pharmacist to refuse to honor a prescription in a certain circumstance; HB 1073 (tax on recreational vehicles) would have eleminated the requirement that a retail merchant collect sales tax on non-residents purchasing a cargo trailer or RV; and HB 1181 (child abuse/neglect) suggesting any child whose parent or guardian is intoxicated while driving is subject to child abuse.
Representative Neese has also authored a bill that would provide extra protection to pharmacy employees from threats and robbery. Employees of pharmacies face extra threats because of a rise in prescription forgery and armed robbery of pharmacies to get ingredients for illegal drugs.
In the 2006 legislative session, Representative Neese co-authored the 'In God We Trust' license plate law, which allows Hoosiers to et a license plate with the phrase on it for no additioal cost. He also authored a law to provide a cost of living adjustment to some retired teachers and all retired public workers.
Prior to being elected to the Indiana House, he was a four-term member of the Elkhart City Council. He also served as a senior assistant to former Indiana Secretary of State Ed Simcox, In addition to his legislative duties, he is the Director of the Solid Waste Management of Elkhart County.
Representative Neese and his wife, Paula, reside in Elkhart. Paula is a nursing manager in the Emergency Department at Elkhart General Hospital. They have three children-Emily, Drew, and Adam.
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