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Brown's victim impact statement bill moves to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) addressing victim impact statements at sentencing is headed to the governor's desk. more »

MEDIA ADVISORY: Indiana Senate to vote THURSDAY on landmark legislation to bring the Bears to Indiana

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) will call Senate Bill 27, which creates the framework to establish the northwest Indiana stadium authority for the possibility of bringing the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana, during the Senate session on Thursday, Feb. 26. more »

Donato's bill to allow jury duty exemptions for breastfeeding heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that would allow for a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding women unanimously passed out of the House of Representatives today. more »

Schmitt: Governor signs election bill into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) that will automatically update voter registration for candidates who withdraw from elections if the address on their withdrawal form is different from their registration was signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Goode's bill strengthening Indiana's defense sector passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would strengthen Indiana's defense sector unanimously passed the Senate. more »

Buchanan's child care assistance bill heads to governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would expand eligibility for Indiana's employer child care tax credit unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing the threat of our federal debt

In recent decades, Indiana has maintained a strong fiscal footing after years of conservative leadership that has passed balanced budgets, paid down our state's debt and cut taxes. more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement today on the House Committee on Ways and Means passage of Senate Bill 27: more »

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

A resolution authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) honoring the lives and legacies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German passed the Senate today. more »

Leising presents resolution honoring FFA

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents a resolution honoring the National FFA organization and the Indiana FFA Association on Feb. 17. more »