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Leising: Advanced transmission bill ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that encourages utility companies to use advanced transmissions was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

State Sen. Jeff Raatz to chair education and legislative technology study committees

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Education, and the Legislative Council Technology Oversight Subcommittee, and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising to chair agriculture study committee, vice chair State Fair committee

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, vice chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Medicaid Advisory Commission in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Gary Byrne to serve on study committees

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Randy Maxwell to serve on study committees

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Linda Rogers to chair pension management oversight study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Rick Niemeyer to chair environmental affairs study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs, as well as the Senate chair of the Compliance Advisory Panel and a member of the Environmental Adjudication Director Selection Panel and Indiana Recycling Market Development Board in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau to chair public health study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Blake Doriot to serve on study committees

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Brian Buchanan to chair commerce study committee

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »