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Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) made the following statement regarding the passage of House Enrolled Act 1001: more »

Statement from Sen. Byrne on conclusion of 2025 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) — "The General Assembly officially concluded the 2025 legislative session today, and I was honored to represent Senate District 47. more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc 4/25/2025

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from Sen. Ron Alting regarding House Enrolled Act 1144

Statement from Sen. Ron Alting regarding House Enrolled Act 1144

"I am happy to see language that would have abolished the Carroll County Superior Court removed from House Enrolled Act 1144." more »

Dernulc: Bill raising awareness of human trafficking moves to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would help raise awareness of the growing issue of human trafficking passed the Senate and the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today. more »

Deery: Bill addressing teaching shortage, bullying heads to governor's desk

Another education reform bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) is headed to the governor's desk. Senate Enrolled Act 255 aims to get more qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers into the classroom and to ensure the parents of students involved in bullying incidents are quickly notified. more »

Rogers: Bill to increase teacher compensation heads to governor

A bill authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would increase the minimum salary for teachers and help hire educators in high-need areas passed the Senate Wednesday, April 23. more »

Zay: Casino relocation study bill heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would study regions in Indiana that could benefit most from a casino passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. more »

Alting: Bill to outlaw lottery courier services in Indiana goes to the governor's desk

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would outlaw lottery courier services in Indiana passed the Senate by a vote of 42-7 on Tuesday, April 22. more »

Koch legislation to protect Indiana's water signed by governor

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to protect Indiana's water resources passed the General Assembly and was signed by Gov. Braun on April 22. more »