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Justin Busch

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200 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467
or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov

Legislative Assistant:
Saralena Bergsma
Phone: 317-232-9488
Email: Saralena.Bergsma@iga.in.gov

Media Contact:
Paige Gehlhausen
Phone: 317-232-9425
Email: Paige.Gehlhausen@iga.in.gov

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Justin Busch

Assistant Majority Caucus Chair

State Senator - District 16


Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2018 - present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Health and Provider Services, ranking member 
Appropriations
Public Policy

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, B.A. in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, B.A. in History

Carroll High School

Activities

• Immediate Past President of the Indiana University Alumni Association, Northeast Indiana Chapter

• Brightpoint Board Member

• Lifetime Member of the NRA

Honors

• Former Vice President of the Allen County Council

• Former Gubernatorial Appointee to the Indiana Real Estate Commission

• Former appointee to the Allen County Alcoholic Beverage Commission

• Former Presidential Appointee in the George W. Bush Administration

• Former White House Intern

Occupation

Vice President of Fort Wayne Garmong Construction

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Personal

Sole Godparent to two beloved nephews.

Counties Served

Whitley County and a portion of Allen County

Justin Busch

Assistant Majority Caucus Chair

State Senator - District 16

State Sen. Justin Busch to serve on study committees

State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Providing freedom for doctors

As we look at ways the state could help improve our health care systems, an important issue to consider is banning non-compete clauses in physicians' contracts. more »

Busch receives Senate committee assignments

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 9, 2022) – State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on three committees for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Busch: Columbia City receives $600,000 in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) — Columbia City will receive $613,372.50 to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne). more »

Bill to improve Fort Wayne's waste collection service sent to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2022) – A bill authored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) that would give another option for cities to select a solid waste collector passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Indiana Senate Republicans urge IU to rescind mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy

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 »

Busch: Communities in Senate District 16 receive nearly $3 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — Communities in Senate District 16 will receive nearly $3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne). more »

Busch: Economic development bill passes Senate

A bipartisan bill authored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) that would promote economic growth through a statewide film and media production incentive program passed the Indiana Senate by a vote of 47 to 2 today. more »

Busch: Bill to clarify child support duties passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2019) — A bipartisan bill sponsored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) that would help ensure parents or guardians receive child support benefits while their student is in high school recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Busch: Bill to allow qualified medication aides to administer insulin passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2019) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne), House Bill 1652, that would allow qualified medication aides (QMAs) to administer insulin to specific patients at licensed health facilities today passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Justin Busch

State Senator - District 16

2023 Summary of New Laws - Sen. Busch

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Justin Busch

State Senator - District 16

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