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Zay: Bill to help address nursing shortage in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would help address the nursing shortage in Indiana passed the Senate by a vote of 48 to 1. more »

Zay: Bill to provide reimbursement for healthcare services in schools passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 28, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services (FSSA) to apply to amend the state’s Medicaid plan to provide reimbursement for healthcare services provided in school-based health centers recently passed the Senate by a vote of 37 to 12. more »

Statement from State Sen. Michael Crider

State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) made the following statement today in response to the passing of Senate Bills 266 and 359: more »

Leising: Bill to help address the opioid epidemic passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana today passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Raatz: Bill to allow for residential housing development programs passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would allow for the creation of residential housing development programs today passed the Senate by a vote of 32-17. more »

Raatz: Bill to update teacher preparation program requirements passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would update requirements for teacher preparation programs in Indiana recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Raatz: Bill to help ensure proper oversight of virtual education programs passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would help ensure proper oversight of virtual education programs recently passed the Senate by a vote of 39 to 9. more »

Head: Legislation to allow hemp production in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would allow for hemp production in Indiana today passed the Senate by a vote of 47 to 1. more »

Leising: Bill to address animal importation issue passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana today passed the Senate by a unanimous vote. more »

Raatz: Bill to track hunting guide services passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would help track hunting guide services in Indiana recently passed the Senate by a vote of 35 to 14. more »