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Statement from State Sen. Linda Rogers

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) made the following statement today on the proposed changes to House Bill 1333: more »

Raatz Roundup: Halftime at the Statehouse

Last week, the Indiana General Assembly reached the halfway point of our 2026 legislative session. This means in the Senate we will begin hearing House bills and the House will begin hearing Senate bills. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Reaching halftime in the Indiana General Assembly

The Indiana General Assembly has reached the halfway point of this year's legislative session, which means bills must have passed out of their original chamber in order to continue through the legislative process. more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Koch on House Bill 1333

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairman of the Senate Committee on Utilities, to which House Bill 1333 has been assigned, issued the following statement more »

Schmitt: Resolution honoring Sergeant Heather J. Glenn passes Senate

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) to honor Sergeant Heather Glenn unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday, Feb. 5. more »

Leising: Veterinary bill passes out of House committee

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development today with unanimous support. more »

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 »