News Releases

Head: Bill to Allow Cannabidiol for Severe Epilepsy Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2017) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to allow the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat people with treatment-resistant epilepsy passed the Senate today by a vote of 36-13 more »

Crider: Resolution Urging ISP to Audit Untested Rape Kits Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2017) —A resolution authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) urging the Indiana State Police (ISP) to conduct an audit of untested rape kits in evidence rooms, healthcare facilities and other entities that might be responsible for handling the kits across the state, recently passed the Senate. more »

Koch: Bill To Expand Access To 529 Education Signed by Governor

Senate Enrolled Act 412, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), has been signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb after passing the Senate and House of Representatives. more »

Koch: Drone Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk

Senate Enrolled Act 299, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration after passing the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Zakas: Notre Dame Anniversary Recognized

The Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 today, which honors the 175th anniversary of the founding of the University of Notre Dame. more »

Houchin: DNA Collection Bill Headed to Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) requiring DNA collection of individuals arrested for a felony passed the Indiana General Assembly and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration. more »

Charbonneau: Water Infrastructure Assistance Fund Bill Moves to Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2017) — Legislation authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) to establish the Infrastructure Assistance Fund is now headed to the governor for final consideration. more »

Zakas: Bill Increases Oversight of Sex Offenders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2017) – Senate Bill 38 passed the Indiana Senate by a vote of 39-7 today. Authored by State Sen. Joe Zakas (R-Granger), the bill would require sex offenders who are released from prison on lifetime parole to wear a GPS monitoring device, subject to a risk assessment test. more »

Two Bills Authored by Sen. Crider Move to the Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2017) – Two bills authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) were approved by the Senate this week and will now move to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his consideration. more »

Sen. Zay’s Bill Helping Foster Care Children Obtain a Driver’s License Goes to Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to help foster care children obtain a driver’s license will now move to the governor for final consideration. more »