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Daryl Schmitt

State Senator - District 48


Elected

2024

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Education and Career Development
Elections
Family and Children Services
Insurance and Financial Institutions
Local Government

Education

Vincennes University
Indiana State University

Activities

Dubois County Council
Dubois County Regional Sewer District Board
Member of the Indiana Farm Bureau
Local youth basketball and baseball coach

Occupation

Fifth-generation family farmer

Religious Affiliation

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Counties Served

Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties

Daryl Schmitt

State Senator - District 48

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing federal debt's threat to national security

In recent years, the state of Indiana has worked hard to exercise fiscal responsibility as stewards of taxpayer dollars. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Creating easy access to agricultural resources

It's no secret that in southwest Indiana, many people make their living in the agricultural industry. In fact, when I'm not working in the legislature, my primary job is farming. more »

Dubois County farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Working with local governments

This year I am serving on the Senate Committee on Local Government, which tackles a number of issues moving through the General Assembly that could impact cities, counties, townships or other forms of local government. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Enacting education policy

Ensuring Hoosier children are getting the best education possible is one of the most important aspects of the job of a state senator. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Explaining the committee process

Hundreds of bills are filed each year by members of both chambers of the General Assembly during a legislative session. more »

Schmitt: Communities in Senate District 48 receive nearly $7.7 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 48 will receive nearly $7.7 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Sen. Schmitt welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) welcomed Dubois Intermediate School student Amelia Grothouse and Heritage Hills Middle School student Chase Blubaum to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Supporting property tax relief

Earlier this week, I voted in favor of providing property tax relief for Hoosiers across the state. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Ensuring government efficiency in Indiana

In recent decades, Indiana has been known as one of the most fiscally responsible states in the nation. However, we can always look for ways to improve our government efficiency and accountability. more »

Sen. Schmitt meets with Spencer County Voice Students

Sen. Schmitt meets with Spencer County Voice Students

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper, center) meets with students from Spencer County Voice on Wednesday, Feb. 12., at the Statehouse. Spencer County Voice is part of Voice Indiana, a statewide youth initiative that promotes a tobacco-free lifestyle. more »

Southridge High School graduate gains experience  at Indiana Statehouse

Southridge High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Alexander Niehaus is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Protecting Indiana's water resources

As Hoosiers across the state know, water is a precious resource that impacts everybody's daily lives. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Gov. Braun Delivers his first State of the State address

On Wednesday night, Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Statement from State Sen. Daryl Schmitt

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Mike Braun's 2025 State of the State address more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Working to lower property taxes

While Indiana has some of the nation's lowest property taxes for homeowners, in recent years, some Hoosiers across the state have experienced concerning increases in their property tax bills. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Working for you at the Statehouse

As many local residents know, in September I was sworn in as Senate District 48's state senator more »

Sen. Schmitt attends first committee hearing

Sen. Schmitt attends first committee hearing

Sen. Schmitt attends first committee hearing more »

Schmitt: Resources available to those in need

State resources are available to those in need after a major winter storm impacted southwest Indiana, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Schmitt asks Senate District 48 residents to take his online survey

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) is encouraging residents of Senate District 48 take his online survey to offer feedback and insight on important issues he may see during the upcoming legislative session. more »

Schmitt named to Senate committees

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on five committees for the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »

Schmitt: Applications open Dec. 1 for Indiana Senate Page Program

The Indiana Senate will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Senate Page Program on Sunday, Dec. 1, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Schmitt: General Assembly kicks off 2025 session

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »

Schmitt: Communities in Senate District 48 receive more than $7.3 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 48 will receive more than $7.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Schmitt: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

Schmitt sworn in as Senate District 48 state senator

Schmitt sworn in as Senate District 48 state senator

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) was sworn in as state senator for Senate District 48 by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Slaughter in the Senate Chamber today. more »

Daryl Schmitt

State Senator - District 48

2024 Summary of New Laws - Sen. Schmitt

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