STATEHOUSE (April 15, 2025) – The Indiana Senate today passed Senate Republicans' top priority bill – Senate Bill 1 – to provide $1.3 billion in property tax relief for homeowners over the next three years. The bill's passage will result in two-thirds of Hoosier homeowners seeing lower tax bills in 2026 compared to their 2025 bill. more »
Senate Republicans today unveiled their 2026-2027 balanced budget proposal, which reflects their commitment to fiscal responsibility, contains strong government oversight and fully funds pensions and essential government services. more »
With the release of the Senate version of the budget on April 10, our responsibility as lawmakers to prioritize a balanced two-year budget is more important than ever. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School as they tour the Statehouse April 8. Leising talked with them about how a bill becomes a law and her role as a legislator. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with sixth grade students from Rushville Elementary as they tour the Statehouse on April 10. more »
State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement today regarding the Senate Bill 1 amendment concerning Union School Corporation. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would strengthen Hoosiers' parental rights is heading to the governor's desk for final consideration. more »
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would increase transparency in the state's Medicaid program and facilitate communication between attendant care stakeholders passed the Senate by a vote of 47-1 today with bipartisan support. more »
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would help improve math proficiency in Hoosier students passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »
A resolution authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) recognizing the threat federal debt poses to national security unanimously passed the Senate Monday, April 7. more »