Update: February 4, 2025
Exciting news! 🎉
House Bill 1221, authored by Rep. Michael Karickhoff and co-authored by Reps. Ben Smaltz, Heath VanNatter, and Gregory Porter, passed 89 to 0 in the House after the 3
rd Reading.
The bill will be sponsored in the Senate by Senator Buchanan.
📌 Follow HB 1221 by clicking
here or visiting the Indiana General Assembly website (
iga.in.gov). Simply go to the Legislative Tab, select Bills, and search for HB 1221.
Update: January 22, 2024
Exciting news! 🎉 House Bill 1221, authored by Rep. Michael Karickhoff and co-authored by Reps. Ben Smaltz, Heath VanNatter, and Gregory Porter, was amended and successfully voted out of the Ways and Means Committee yesterday!
This means we are one step closer to securing a 13th Check for 2025 and 2026 for retirees!
The next big step? A vote by the House of Representatives, followed by consideration in the Senate. Stay tuned—we’ll keep you updated on the bill’s progress!
📌 Follow HB 1221 by clicking here or visiting the Indiana General Assembly website (iga.in.gov). Simply go to the Legislative Tab, select Bills, and search for HB 1221.
Now is the time to take action! 📢
Contact your legislators and urge them to support HB 1221. Let them know how important the 13th Check is for retirees.Find your representatives and their contact information by clicking below. Every call and email makes a difference!
Thank you for your support—this wouldn’t be possible without the collective effort of so many!
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀
Update: January 22, 2024
We’re incredibly proud of our Executive Director, Laura Penman, for testifying before the Ways and Means Committee on HB1221!
Click link below to watch.
📺 Watch here: Recording
- Under "In search for a meeting," select "Wednesday, Jan. 22 - 1:30 PM."
- HB1221 begins at 1:31.
- Laura’s testimony starts at 1:36.
Update: December 24, 2024
New Retiredside Chat with Important Legislative Updates with Steve Beebe
Update: March 11, 2024
Dear IRTA Members,
We are thrilled to announce that our advocacy efforts have paid off! Thanks to the incredible support from our members, the tireless efforts of our Executive Director, Laura Penman, and the dedication of our IRTA Lobbyist, Steve Beebe, the 13th check will be included for 2024.
This victory belongs to all of us, and your emails, calls, and commitment to this cause have made all the difference. Together, we have shown the power of our collective voice in securing this important pension enhancement.
Full details on the inclusion of the 13th check for 2024 will be coming soon, so stay tuned for more information.
In addition to this exciting news, we're thrilled to share that Senate Bill 275 has also passed. This is a huge step in the right direction for Indiana retired educators.
Thank you again for your outstanding dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together for the betterment of retired teachers in Indiana!
IRTA Executive Director Laura Penman and IRTA Lobbyist Steve Beebe Stand Victorious at Indiana State House
