News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Gary Byrne following the Senate passage of Senate Bill 289

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) — "I authored Senate Bill 289 because I believe the government should treat everyone equally and act transparently. more »

Alting: Bill to allow wine deliveries passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would allow wine dealers to deliver wine to customers unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Public Policy Wednesday. more »

Baldwin authors public safety bill to reform expungement process

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) that seeks to increase public and police safety was heard in the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law today. more »

Deery: Bill to empower schools to pay high-need teachers more passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) to provide schools with new tools to better compensate their most valued teachers passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development Wednesday. more »

Goode: Bill to increase transparency and modernize higher education system unanimously passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would modernize Indiana's system of public higher education and ensure colleges and universities are preparing students to be successful unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »

Byrne's public safety bill passes Senate unanimously

A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law enforcement agencies recently passed the Indiana Senate unanimously and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. more »

Statement from State Sen. Spencer Deery regarding Senate Bill 4

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today in regard to his committee vote in favor of Senate Bill 4, basin-to-basin water transfers more »

Dernulc: Bill to amend the requirements for PTABOA members passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would amend the requirements for Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) members passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Goode: Resolution honoring Vigo County Public Library employees passes Senate

Goode: Resolution honoring Vigo County Public Library employees passes Senate

A resolution authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) honoring two Vigo County Public Library employees unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Dernulc: Bill to improve the sale of utility trailers passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would improve the sale of utility trailers passed the Senate unanimously today. more »