FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 10, 2026) – State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem-elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor for the 125th Indiana General Assembly.
In addition to his new position as chair, Maxwell will also serve as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Public Policy. Maxwell has been a member of the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor since his first session in 2024.
"I am honored by the trust placed in me by leadership to step into these new roles," Maxwell said. "These new positions will provide a stronger platform to advocate for the hardworking families, businesses and communities of southeastern Indiana. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to deliver meaningful results on labor, public policy and our state's long-term financial security."
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. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) represents Senate District 43,
which includes Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Scott and Switzerland counties,
and portions of Jennings County.
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Contact: Elijah Roberson, Press Secretary
Elijah.Roberson@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
