200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467
or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant:
Jacob Landes
Phone: 317-232-9493
Email: Jacob.Landes@iga.in.gov
Media Contact:
Kellyn Harrison
Phone: 317-232-9498
Email: Kellyn.Harrison@iga.in.gov
Indiana State Senate, 2008 - present; 1988 -1996;
Senate Assistant Majority Whip, 1994 - 1996
Republican
Agriculture, Chair
Natural Resources, Ranking Member
Commerce and Technology
Education and Career Development
Health and Provider Services
Utilities
Sunman High School, 1966 Salutatorian
Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio - with Honors, 1969
Indiana Corn Growers Association, Past President, 1986
Indiana Farm Bureau, Member
Indiana Farm Bureau’s Farm Woman of the Year Award, 1984
Indiana Conservation Officers and Their Families’ Legislator of the Year Award, 1995
National Rifle Association’s Defender of Freedom Award, 1996
American Legion of Indiana’s Distinguished Public Service Award, 2009
Indiana Volunteer Fire Fighters Association’s Legislator of the Year Award, 2010
New Horizons Partnership Award, 2010
Developmental Services Inc. Paul Roahrig Memorial President’s Award, 2010
Family Health Services Award, 2011
Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives, 2013
Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund Award, 2013
Direct Support Professionals of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana’s Friend of the Industry Award, 2015
Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council Legislative Excellence Award, 2016
Indiana Family Institute’s 100 Percent Legislative Rating, 2017
Indiana Disability Rights’ Promoting the Rights of Individuals with Disabilities Award, 2018
Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse
Married: Frank Thompson; three children and eight grandchildren
Decatur, Fayette, Ripley and Rush counties, and portions of Franklin, Jennings and Shelby counties
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is inviting residents to apply to receive broadband access through the Indiana Connectivity Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chairs the first Drainage Task Force meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14. more »
State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairs the first Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14, to prepare for the 2024 legislative session. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) serves as a member of the first Land Use Task Force meeting at the Statehouse Friday, Sept. 8. more »
The Drainage Task Force will hold its first meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14, at noon, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the task force. more »
The Land Use Task Force will hold its first meeting at the Statehouse Friday, Sept. 8, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
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 State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) attends the 2023 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit at the Indiana Convention Center in Downtown Indianapolis. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the 2023 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Aug. 9. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Sunday, July 30, at the Fayette County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, July 24, at the Ripley County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as vice-chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, July 17, at the Franklin County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics following the Decatur County Fair Parade, Sunday, July 16, at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, right) presents Clem and Bertie Schmidt, the owners of Schmidt Bakery, with a certificate of congratulations on the businesses' 60th anniversary Thursday, June 29. more »
The Indiana General Assembly passed a total of 252 laws during the 2023 legislative session, and a majority of them go into effect July 1. I supported the following bills to help our state become a greater place to live, work and raise a family. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at the Rush County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at the Jennings County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Monday, June 12, at the Shelby County Fair. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, in blue) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb as he ceremonially signs House Enrolled Act 1568 into law at the Statehouse Wednesday, May 24. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb as he ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 167 into law at the Statehouse Wednesday, May 24. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg; second row, fourth from left) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb as he ceremonially signs Senate Enrolled Act 4 into law at the Statehouse Wednesday, May 24. more »
Students from North Decatur Elementary School in Decatur County visit the Statehouse Tuesday, May 23. more »
Jac-Cen-Del Jr./Sr. High School sixth graders visit the Statehouse Friday, May 12. The group stopped in the Senate Chamber to learn about the legislative process and State Sen. Jean Leising's (R-Oldenburg) role as state senator. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front third from left) welcomes fourth grade students from Milan Elementary School to the Statehouse Monday, May 1. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that will track how many Indiana students are being taught cursive writing was signed into law by the governor yesterday. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), Senate Enrolled Act 242, which would repeal a provision requiring a local floodplain administrator to use state floodplain mapping data unless at a landowner's request, passed the General Assembly today. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would track how many Indiana students are being taught cursive writing is headed to the governor's desk. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, left) welcomes fourth grade students from Sunman Elementary School to the Statehouse Monday, April 24. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that helps Indiana students obtain financial aid for higher education was signed into law by the governor today. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that increases transparency on a student's statewide assessment report was signed into law today by the governor. more »
Communities in Senate District 42 will receive more than $4.8 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front left) welcomes fourth grade students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Decatur County to the Statehouse Monday, April 17. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, second from left) meets with constituents from Jennings County at the Statehouse Tuesday, April 11. The group discussed natural resource issues their county is experiencing. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, podium) congratulates the Honda Indiana Auto Plant on 15 years of operations with Senate Resolution 39 at the Statehouse Monday, April 10. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chairs the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2023 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, April 5. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse Tuesday, April 4. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, second from left) welcomes the Sembach family to the Statehouse Monday, April 3, to honor Paul Sembach, from Fayette County, for his dedication to public safety. more »
Fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School in Ripley County visit the Statehouse Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, right) meets with Sheriff Allan Rice (left) of Rush County at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 28. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would require a summary of a student's statewide testing results to be included on their statewide assessment report passed the House of Representatives today and will now head to the governor's desk. more »
Represented by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) and State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown), four locally-owned farms were honored at the Statehouse. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) and Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville, left) welcome Archbishop Charles Thompson (right) of the Indianapolis Archdiocese to the Statehouse to lead prayer during Senate session Thursday, March 23. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, left center) welcomes local students from Decatur, Franklin and Jennings counties to the Statehouse Wednesday, March 22, where they served as Senate pages for the day. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that ensures better utility reliability across the state was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb today. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Reid Health leadership to the Statehouse Monday, March 20. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front left) welcomes fifth-grade students from Fayette Central Elementary School in Fayette County to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 21. more »
A bill sponsored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would survey how much farmland Indiana has lost passed the Senate Monday, March 20. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help Indiana students obtain financial aid for higher education passed the House of Representatives today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives today. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Dr. David Welsh from Batesville (right) and Dr. Suzanne Martini from Sunman (left), at the Statehouse Wednesday, March 15. more »
South Ripley Schools and South West Parke Rosedale Elementary School educators and Robokind representatives present their K-12 assistive robot pilot program to rural caucus at the Statehouse Wednesday, March 8. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomes fourth grade students from Loper Elementary School in Shelbyville to the Statehouse Wednesday, March 8. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, third from right) welcomes representatives of Rush County Hospital and Margaret Mary Health to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 7, for the Suburban Health Organization Legislative Day. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomes Southeastern Indiana (SEI) Voices for Children members to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 7. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would better ensure utility reliability across the state passed the Senate today by a vote of 40-9. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would track how many Indiana students are being taught cursive writing passed the Senate by a vote of 42-7 today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve the quality of services performed by Indiana's local health departments passed the Senate today by a vote of 41-7. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes representatives from hospitals in Senate District 42 to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 21. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help Indiana students obtain financial aid for higher education passed the Senate today by a vote of 43-3. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, podium) welcomes FFA students to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 21. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Fayette County Farm Bureau at the Statehouse Thursday, Feb. 16. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with members of the New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc. from Batesville at the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 14. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Decatur and Jennings County Farm Bureau at the Statehouse Thursday, Feb. 9. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, podium) welcomes 4-H students to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 7. Leising presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 15, which recognizes 4-H students for their accomplishments as youth leaders. more »
A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would require a summary of a student's statewide testing results to be included on their statewide assessment report passed the Senate unanimously today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data passed the Senate today by a vote of 40 - 5. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) chairs Rural Caucus at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 25. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would inventory the number of electric cars in Indiana passed the Senate today unanimously. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents her first bill of the 2023 legislative session, Senate Bill 241, to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, Jan. 17. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Jeff Meinders (left) and Ray Chattin (right), constituents from Senate District 42, at the Statehouse Thursday, Jan. 12. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address: more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) attended the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL) 2023 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit in Charleston, South Carolina last week. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) has filed several bills for the 2023 legislative session. more »
The Drainage Task Force is seeking public input to discuss state drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture industry, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the task force. more »
State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »
Communities in Senate District 42 will receive more than $4.8 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
Leaders of Franklin County and the City of Connersville were recognized for their membership in the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs' (OCRA) Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) at the Statehouse Dec. 1, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the Drainage Task Force Monday, Nov. 21, at the Indiana Statehouse to discuss the regulation of drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture community. more »
The Drainage Task Force is seeking public input to discuss state drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture industry, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the task force. more »
Fourth and fifth grade students from Heartland Christian School tour the Statehouse, Thursday, Oct. 20. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chairs the State Fair Advisory Committee meeting at the Statehouse, Thursday, Oct. 13. The committee heard from the public and leaders of the Indiana State Fair and Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development on concerns regarding the fair's continued success. more »
The Indiana Department of Agriculture will virtually stream the upcoming State Fair Advisory Committee meeting, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), chair of the committee. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. more »
The State Fair Advisory Committee is seeking public input to discuss the needs and issues pertaining to the State Fair's continued success, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), chair of the committee. more »
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as chair of the Indiana State Fair Advisory Committee and a non-voting member of the Indiana State Fair Commission, and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the 2022 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Wednesday, Aug. 17. more »
STATEHOUSE (June 22, 2020) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as vice-chair of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2021 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) — Rural broadband projects in Senate District 42 will receive a total of $16,757,880.36 to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2022) — Communities in Senate District 42 will receive more than $6.1 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2022) – Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2022) — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) recognizes today, March 22, as National Agriculture Day, which celebrates the importance of agriculture in Indiana and nationwide. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2022) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow public comment at school corporation meetings has passed the Senate, and now moves to the governor for final consideration. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) —A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the governor for final consideration. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2022) – This week, State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the Rural Caucus, hosted the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2022 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2022) — This week State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 4, which recognizes the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for their exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2022) — Three bills sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve Indiana's agriculture landscape have passed the Senate. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2022) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 4, 2022) —State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) recognized National Catholic Schools Week 2022 in Indiana in the Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve veterinarian services passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2022) — This week State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) met with a group of 4-H students during 4-H Day at the Statehouse. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would determine how many acres of farmland are being used for solar and wind energy farms, passed the Senate today unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2022) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and allow public comment at school corporation meetings passed the Senate today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2022) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, Wednesday, Jan. 26. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2022) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address suicide and drug overdose death reporting passed the Senate today by a vote of 46-1. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would establish a drainage task force passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-2. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2022) — Three bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources on Monday, Jan. 10. more »
As an active member of the Indiana State Fair Advisory Committee and chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, I am excited for the State Fair to start this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2021) — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2022 legislative session. more »
I have fielded many concerns from area residents about the safety and effectiveness of the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available to Hoosiers as I have toured Senate District 42 over the last several weeks. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2021) — Communities in Senate District 42 will receive more than $6.5 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2021) — Senate District 42 was recently awarded funds to help communities continue to address the impact of COVID-19, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2021) – Two bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address maternal mortality and the enforcement of pesticide violations passed out of the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »
In recent weeks, I have fielded concerns from constituents across Senate District 42 who believe the concept of school choice is detrimental to public brick-and-mortar school funding because students are leaving public schools for private schools. I would like to take this opportunity to address those concerns and clarify my position on the topic. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2021) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address agricultural emergency procedures passed the Indiana Senate with bipartisan support this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address maternal mortality in Indiana recently passed the Indiana House unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives with bipartisan support. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals passed the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development unanimously this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations passed the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development unanimously this week. more »
The Indiana General Assembly recently completed the first half of the 2021 legislative session. The Indiana Senate introduced 411 bills, and of those, 168 were passed by the Senate more »
As a retired nurse, I have advocated for statewide health and well-being throughout my tenure as a state senator. The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to the mental health of many people throughout the state, but programs like the Be Well Crisis Helpline serve as excellent resources for those who are struggling during this difficult time. more »
As a member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I have learned that Indiana students who are seeking a post-secondary education are missing out on more than $70 million of federal funds by not completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 11, 2020) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address maternal mortality in Indiana passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations passed the Indiana Senate unanimously today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals passed the Indiana Senate unanimously this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2021) — “Tonight Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and goals during his State of the State address, including reducing the state's infant mortality rate. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2020) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address maternal mortality in Indiana recently passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2020) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2020) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture today. more »
I strongly urge those 80 years of age or older, or their representative, to visit ourshot.in.gov to make an appointment. While the vaccines are free, individuals who have health insurance are required to input their insurance information into the website when scheduling their appointment. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2020) — Four rural broadband projects to improve internet service in Senate District 42 were recently awarded grant funding through the second round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2020) —Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced 42 rural communities, including three communities in Senate District 42, will receive more than $10.09 million in federal grant funding to support local businesses, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2020) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative and policy offices during the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2020) – Area legislators recently announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2020) — Communities in Senate District 42 were recently awarded funds to improve local water infrastructure, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced 24 rural communities across the state will receive more than $15.3 million in federal grant funding. more »
Communities in Senate District 42 will be awarded funds through the new COVID-19 Response Program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2020) — Communities in Senate District 42 will receive more than $8.9 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
It was recently announced that a member of our community tested positive for the novel coronavirus. I strongly encourage residents who have been impacted by this virus and the disease it creates, COVID-19, to use the information and resources below. more »
In recent months, my office has received concerns from administrators, teachers, parents and students about our state’s educational standards and testing requirements – most specifically, the Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) and the accountability grades associated with the assessment. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2019) – A bill amended by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would require Indiana schools to teach cursive writing today passed the Senate by a vote of 31 to 18. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would begin addressing Indiana’s high infant mortality rate today passed the House of Representatives unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana today passed the House of Representatives unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow minors to receive pregnancy-related care today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would update the Indiana State Fair Commission recently passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would increase the amount of child fatality information available in Indiana recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana today passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 95 to 2. more »
STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would update the Indiana State Fair Commission recently passed the full Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would begin addressing Indiana’s high infant mortality rate recently passed the House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow minors to receive pregnancy-related care recently passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana recently passed the House Committee on Public Health unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would increase the amount of child fatality information available in Indiana recently passed the House of Representatives unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana today passed the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help prevent opioid abuse in Indiana today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 18, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help eliminate harmful plants in Indiana today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2019) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help prevent opioid abuse in Indiana today passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana today passed the Senate by a unanimous vote. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address the opioid epidemic facing Indiana today passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would replace Indiana’s teacher licensing exams today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would begin addressing Indiana’s high infant mortality rate today passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would replace Indiana’s teacher licensing exams recently passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would begin addressing Indiana’s high infant mortality rate recently passed the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to increase the amount of child fatality information available in Indiana passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to increase the amount of child fatality information available in Indiana recently passed the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), State Rep. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch addressed Indiana farmers and members of the agriculture community during a National Agriculture Day ceremony at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 21. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) requiring the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to create a plan aimed at preventing and eliminating cervical cancer recently passed the Senate by a vote of 50-0. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to change who pays for bovine tuberculosis testing passed the House of Representatives recently by a vote of 96-0. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2017) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) sponsored a resolution to recognize volunteer firefighters in front of the full Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to change who pays for bovine tuberculosis testing passed the full Senate Tuesday, Feb. 21, by a vote of 44-4. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to determine the level of participation in Indiana pre-K programs passed the full Senate today by a vote of 41-5. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to determine the level of participants in Indiana pre-K programs passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2017) – An education bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the full Senate today. more »
