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or 317-232-9400
200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Indiana State Senate, 2012 - Present
Republican
Rules and Legislative Procedure, Chair
Joint Rules, Chair
Judiciary, Civil Law, Corrections and Criminal Law
Indiana University, B.A. in History
Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D.
Morgan County Community Concerts
Home Bank Board of Directors, director
First United Methodist Church of Martinsville
Attorney/Partner at Bray, Bray and Bray law firm
Married: Kelly
Children: Austin, Ethan
Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties
Indiana Senate Republicans completed the 2025 legislative session today and are celebrating the successful passage of the caucus agenda focused on property tax relief, containing Medicaid costs, lowering health care costs, responsible management of water resources and fiscal integrity. more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 15, 2025) – The Indiana Senate today passed Senate Republicans' top priority bill – Senate Bill 1 – to provide $1.3 billion in property tax relief for homeowners over the next three years. The bill's passage will result in two-thirds of Hoosier homeowners seeing lower tax bills in 2026 compared to their 2025 bill. more »
Senate Republicans today unveiled their 2026-2027 balanced budget proposal, which reflects their commitment to fiscal responsibility, contains strong government oversight and fully funds pensions and essential government services. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the progress on Senate Bill 1, which aims to provide meaningful property tax relief for Hoosiers: more »
A resolution authored by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) honoring the Owen County Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed the Senate today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 28, 2025) – State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January and February. more »
Colin Harris is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Elijah Roberson is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Braun's 2025 State of the State address: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Chief Justice Loretta Rush's annual State of the Judiciary address: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following Gov. Mike Braun's inauguration ceremony. more »
Indiana Senate Republicans today detailed a caucus agenda aimed at property tax reform, containing Medicaid costs, lowering health care costs, responsible management of water resources and fiscal integrity and contract accountability. more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 4, 2024) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the full Senate committee assignments for the 124th General Assembly. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the Senate Democrats' selection of a new Minority Leader: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov.-elect Braun's 2025 Freedom and Opportunity agenda: more »
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 27, 2024) — The Indiana Senate will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Senate Page Program on Sunday, Dec. 1, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse Tuesday for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the Senate committee chairs for the 124th General Assembly. more »
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) — Communities in Senate District 37 will receive more than $7.7 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team for the 124th General Assembly. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) — Communities in Senate District 37 will receive nearly $4.2 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R- Martinsville). more »
STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2024) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2024) – "I was saddened to hear of Sen. Jean Breaux’s passing. I know I speak for my caucus when I say she will be sorely missed. She has long been a fierce advocate for her district and always a lovely colleague with whom I truly enjoyed working. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time." more »
STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2024) – Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2024) – Indiana Senate Republicans completed the 2024 legislative session today and celebrated the successful passage of the caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students' reading skills, child care access, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers' health. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's decision to send Indiana National Guardsmen to the southern border: more »
Indiana Senate Republicans today laid out a caucus agenda focused on improving Hoosier students' reading skills, child care access, protecting patients, fiscal responsibility, government accountability and upgrading water lines to protect Hoosiers' health. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2024 State of the State address: more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2024) – “Senate Republicans share several of the governor’s priorities like expanding access to child care and supporting our students – especially as it pertains to ensuring our third graders have the foundational reading skills they need to be successful as they progress in school. We look forward to another productive legislative session working on behalf of Hoosiers alongside the governor and our colleagues in the House, and we are excited to share the details of our Senate Republican legislative agenda later this week.” more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's appointment of Elise Nieshalla as Indiana's next State Comptroller: more »
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 21, 2023) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Elections and Commerce and Technology. more »
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) — Communities in Senate District 37 will receive nearly $4.4 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis): more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today in response to the Indiana Supreme Court's decision regarding Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, et al. v. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Inc., et al.: more »
STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2023) ― The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2023 legislative interim, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the updated state budget agreement: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address: more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 8, 2022) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the full Senate committee assignments for the 123rd General Assembly. more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) — Communities in Senate District 37 will receive more than $6.1 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2022) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today released the Senate committee chairs for the 123rd General Assembly. more »
The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team for the 123rd General Assembly. more »
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 13, 2022) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced he has appointed State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) to serve as the next chair of the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the state's historic $2.5 billion transfer to pay down the state's pension obligations for the Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement Fund: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement on Gov. Holcomb selecting Morgan County Judge Peter Foley as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals: more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2022) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced he has appointed State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) Majority Floor Leader of the Senate Majority Caucus. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2022) – The Indiana Senate today passed legislation to protect life, support pregnant and new mothers and their families, provide financial relief for Hoosiers and pay down state debt. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the tragic death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski: more »
STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2022) – Senate Republicans today provided details on legislation they are introducing in the upcoming special session to protect life, support pregnant and new mothers and their families, and pay down debt while providing financial relief for Hoosiers. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today in response to the 2022 fiscal year closeout: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the tragic death of Morgan County Clerk Stephanie Elliott: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the governor's proposal: more »
Note to the press: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) released the following statements today after Indiana's insurers and nonprofit hospitals responded to their call to work together to lower the out-of-control costs of health care. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today regarding the unanimous passage of House Bill 1002 in the Senate: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb ending the public health emergency: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Senate Bill 167: more »
Note to the press: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) released the following statements today after calling on Indiana's insurers and nonprofit hospitals to work together to lower the out-of-control costs of health care. more »
Senate Republicans announce 2022 legislative priorities more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding plans for the General Assembly to reconvene Nov. 29: Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding plans for the General Assembly to reconvene Nov. 29: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) today announced plans to reconvene session Nov. 29 to consider legislation that would allow Indiana's current public health state of emergency to expire. more »
The Indiana General Assembly today approved the new congressional and state legislative district lines, concluding the General Assembly's constitutional duty of redistricting. Indiana is required by state and federal law to redraw Indiana's Statehouse and congressional maps following the nationwide census every 10 years. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement regarding the state's Fiscal Year 2021 closeout: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the 2021 ILEARN results: more »
STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2021) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »
Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus today sent a letter to Indiana University President Michael McRobbie urging the University to reconsider and rescind the policy mandating all students and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the end of the Indiana General Assembly's regular legislative business: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement regarding the final state budget proposal: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the mass shooting at the Plainfield FedEx facility: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement regarding the revenue forecast announced today: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's selection of Holli Sullivan as the state's next Secretary of State: more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following Gov. Holcomb signing Senate Enrolled Act 1 into law: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Secretary of State Connie Lawson's resignation announcement: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the Senate's vote to override the veto of Senate Enrolled Act 148 from the 2020 legislative session: more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the governor's 2021 State of the State address: more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement regarding December revenue forecast more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the governor's 2021 agenda more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's selection of Dr. Katie Jenner as the state's first secretary of education: more »
The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team for the 122nd General Assembly. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the selection of State Sen. Greg Taylor as Senate Minority Leader: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's executive order implementing a statewide mask mandate: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Indiana's fiscal year closeout: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on behalf of the Senate Republican Caucus regarding the weekend protests across Indiana: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the latest updates from Gov. Holcomb regarding the state's COVID-19 response: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the latest updates from Gov. Holcomb regarding the state's COVID-19 response: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the latest updates from Gov. Holcomb regarding the state's COVID-19 response: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the joint letter from all three branches of government sent to local criminal justice leaders regarding the impact of COVID-19 on detention facilities: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the latest updates from Gov. Holcomb regarding the state's COVID-19 response: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on the latest updates from Gov. Holcomb regarding the state's COVID-19 response: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the swearing in of Speaker Todd Huston: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) welcomed Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers and participants, graduates and representatives of the 21st Century Scholars Program to the Senate to present them with Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, which recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Program’s founding. more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2020 State of the State address: more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2, which would hold K-12 schools harmless for the 2019 and 2020 test scores: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced Indiana Senate Republicans’ legislative priorities for the 2020 session. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today on Gov. Holcomb’s 2020 agenda: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the selection of State Rep. Todd Huston as the next Speaker of the House: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Organization Day for the second regular session of the 121st General Assembly: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Speaker Bosma’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced several committee assignment changes resulting from the retirement of State Sen. Randy Head. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the 2019 ILEARN Scores. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced that Krista Rivera has been named Senior Fiscal Analyst for the Senate Majority Caucus. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has appointed Perry Township Schools’ Superintendent Pat Mapes to the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE). more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced interim study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »
The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2019 legislative interim. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following the passing of former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the final state budget proposal: more »
President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 198 in the Senate: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the passing of former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s 2019 State of the State address: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding his decision to assign bias crimes legislation to the Senate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s 2019 agenda announcement: more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s submission of the statewide interstate tolling strategic plan: more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2018) — “Though Indiana has demonstrated leadership on school safety in the past, it’s important for us to continue to look forward and identify ways to keep our schools safe, and I commend Gov. Holcomb for his leadership on this issue. more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) was recently selected by his peers as the next Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore. Bray has appointed State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) as Majority Floor Leader, and State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) was elected Majority Caucus Chair by the Indiana Senate Republicans. more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Connections Plan: more »
State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) issued the following statement today regarding the vandalism committed against Congregation Shaarey Tefilla in Carmel: more »
During the 2018 session of the Indiana Senate, I have authored and sponsored bills aimed at protecting Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights. I fully support the Second Amendment and believe Hoosiers have the right to carry a gun whether it’s for hunting or self-protection. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) that would reform Indiana’s civil forfeiture laws recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives by a vote of 98-0. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) that would reform Indiana’s civil forfeiture laws passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 49-0. more »
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 »
Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus today announced their agenda for the 2018 legislative session. more »
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today named State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) Majority Floor Leader of the Senate Majority Caucus. more »
