200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467
or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Messmer@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant:
Dawna Smith
Phone: 317-232-9840
Email: Dawna.Smith@iga.in.gov
Media Contact:
Laura Hauersperger
Phone: 317-234-9221
Email: Laura.Hauersperger@iga.in.gov
Indiana State Senate, 2014 - Present
Indiana House of Representatives, 2008 - 2014
Republican
Environmental Affairs, Chair
Joint Rules, Chair
Rules and Legislative Procedure, Ranking Member
Public Policy
Tax and Fiscal Policy
Purdue University, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Jasper Kiwanis Club member and previous officer
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree member
Government Affairs Chair for the Evansville Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Condition Engineers
Owner, Messmer Mechanical, Inc.
Member and Music Minister, Holy Family Catholic Church
Wife, Kim
Four children
Pike, Spencer, and portions of Dubois, Knox, Gibson, and Warrick counties
Last week, State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) filed Senate Bill 1, which would provide liability protections to Indiana businesses and individuals if they become involved in a COVID-19 lawsuit. more »
The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team for the 122nd General Assembly. more »
State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper), Majority Floor Leader of the Indiana Senate, made the following statement today upon passage of House Bill 1007: more »
State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) made the following statement today regarding State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) being selected as the next Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives: more »
In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law allowing utility companies to recover infrastructure improvement costs through the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s (IURC) Transmission, Distribution and Storage System Improvement Charge. This tool, commonly referred to as a tracker, helps utility companies invest effectively in their infrastructure’s health. more »
Indiana is one of the most successful farming states in the nation, ranking among the top 10 according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would increase protections for victims of abuse in Indiana recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 92 to 4. more »
Indiana is a state that is largely supported by its agriculture industry. More than 100,000 Hoosiers are employed in this sector, and over 14 million acres are designated as farmland. This industry is critical to our strong economy. It’s important Indiana continues to provide farmers with opportunities to thrive. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would help support Hoosiers who experience chronic pain passed the Senate today unanimously. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would increase internet accessibility in Indiana recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would increase protections for victims of abuse in Indiana recently passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law unanimously. more »