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Take Five: What Are Conference Committees?

Thursday, March 6, 2014

The 2014 legislative session is flying by, and the Indiana State Senate and House of Representatives are beginning the final phase of the lawmaking process. Now that both chambers have reviewed all legislation up for consideration, it’s time to hash out any changes made to these bills. more »

Statehouse Blood Drive Saves Lives

Friday, February 28, 2014

Earlier this week, we kicked off the second-annual Indiana Statehouse Blood Donor Challenge. The Indiana State Senate enjoys this opportunity to partner with the House of Representatives, Legislative Services Agency (LSA) and executive and judicial branches to support the American Red Cross, while enjoying some friendly competition. more »

Save a Life. Donate Blood.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Mark your calendars! The second-annual Indiana Statehouse Blood Donor Challenge is Wednesday, Feb. 26. This is an opportunity for the Indiana State Senate, House of Representatives, Legislative Services Agency (LSA) and executive and judicial branches to support the American Red Cross, while enjoying some friendly competition. more »

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Friday, February 14, 2014

The 2014 legislative session recently reached its halfway point. Bills passed by the Indiana State Senate will now be considered in the Indiana House of Representatives while the Senate will take up bills passed by the House. In the first half of session, the Senate passed bills to make Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family. more »

Halftime at the Senate

Friday, February 7, 2014

Like any good Super Bowl, the Indiana State Senate has reached its halftime. We’ve gotten a lot done in the first half, and lawmakers are gearing up to finish out strong when the Indiana General Assembly’s 2014 legislative session ends on or before March 14. more »