The 2022 legislative session is nearing its end, and many bills are being sent to the governor for consideration. The Indiana General Assembly has tackled a number of issues this session, and I am glad to have three of my bills moving forward in the legislative process. more »
As we saw during the pandemic, Indiana's healthcare professionals, including our nurses, are an important part of our society. But even before the pandemic, Indiana was facing a nursing shortage. Indiana must work to address this shortage in order to make sure Hoosiers are able to have proper health care available to them. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) —A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the governor for final consideration. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2022) – This week, State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the Rural Caucus, hosted the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2022 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2022) – Carolyn Travis is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2022 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2022) – State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would help remove children from abusive homes unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb ending the public health emergency: more »
STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would close a loophole in Indiana law with regard to the legal definition of rape was concurred on in the House with bipartisan support this week. more »
We have just finished week seven of the 2022 legislative session, and we only have three weeks remaining. Next week is the last week for bills to be heard in their respective committees, and if they are not heard, they will not move forward in the legislative process. more »
