FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (Nov 10, 2026) – State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem-elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government for the 125th Indiana General Assembly.
Prior to his service in the Senate, Byrne was a member of the North Harrison School Board, a member of the Harrison County Economic Development Board and a Councilman for Harrison County.
"It's an honor to have been chosen to lead the Senate Committee on Local Government," Byrne said. "I started my career in public service working in local government and ensuring the needs of those in Harrison County were met. I intend to use my experience to work closely with town and county governments to pass meaningful legislation that benefits Hoosiers."
Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov. Legislative calendars, agendas, vote tallies and proposed legislation can also be found on this site.
The 2027 legislative session will begin with Organization Day on Nov. 17, the ceremonial start of the legislative session.
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State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) represents Senate District 47,
which includes Harrison and Washington counties, and most of Floyd County.
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Contact: Elijah Roberson, Press Secretary
Elijah.Roberson@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
