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Alting's bill championing no tax on tips, no tax on overtime passes Senate

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would couple Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips and no tax on overtime passed the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 28 with bipartisan support by a vote of 47-1. more »

Walker: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »

Statement from Sen. Jeff Raatz on Senate Bill 199

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) – "At this point in time, the provision in Senate Bill 199 regarding restricting social media use for minors is no longer moving forward. more »

Dernulc: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Promoting Community Organizations in Schools

Being a good citizen is vital for our local communities. It is what brings people together and creates a well-functioning society, which is what we need. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Public Safety in Indiana

In recent years, we've seen too many stories about dangerous repeat criminals who were arrested but let out of jail on little or no bail, only to hurt more innocent people. more »

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Two bills authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »

Byrne: Bill to promote successful values passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 39-9. more »

Garten’s Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

Taking a decisive stand to protect Hoosier sovereignty, a bill authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to expose and combat covert influence operations by hostile foreign nations unanimously passed the Senate Monday. more »

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would help Ivy Tech Community College align its programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy unanimously passed the Senate today. more »