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Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long Regarding Bias Crimes

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding bias crimes more »

Leising: Bill to Reduce Emotional Support Animal Fraud Passes Committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2018) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to reduce emotional support animal fraud passed the Senate Committee on Civil Law today by a vote of 6 to 3. more »

Ford: Foster Parent Bill of Rights Bill Passes Senate

A bill that would require the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights recently passed out of the Indiana Senate by a vote of 48-0, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute). more »

Bray: Civil Forfeiture Bill Passes Committee

A bill reforming Indiana’s civil forfeiture laws recently passed out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary by a vote of 7-0, said State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Zay: Bill to Allow More Foster Children in Homes and Families Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to increase the number of foster children allowed in a foster home recently passed the Senate by a vote of 49-0. more »

Sen. Merritt: Bill for Investigation of Overdose Deaths Passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) that would require county coroners to further investigate suspected overdose deaths passed the Senate today by a vote of 47-2. more »

Ford: Bill to Encourage Tourism Passes Committee

A bill that would authorize the County Council of Vigo County to adopt a county food and beverage tax recently passed out of Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy by a vote of 11-0, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R- Terre Haute). more »

Ruckelshaus: Food Desert Bill Passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) recently passed the Senate by a vote of 46-3. more »

Crider: Bill to Help Families of Fallen Public Safety Officers Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) to expand survivor health coverage to families of fallen public safety officers passed the Senate today by a vote of 49 to 0. more »

Kruse: Bill to Allow Auctioneer Commission to Approve and Offer Online Courses Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2018) – A bill authored by State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) to allow the Auctioneer Commission to approve and offer online courses recently passed the full Senate by a vote of 49-0. more »