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Messmer: Bill encouraging consistent standards for solar and wind energy moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would encourage consistent standards for solar and wind energy throughout Indiana passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Koch: Bill ensuring landlord accountability signed by the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that protects tenants from unscrupulous landlords was signed into law by the governor today. more »

Leising chairs final Rural Caucus of 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chairs the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2023 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, April 5. more »

Statement from State Sen. Tyler Johnson on SEA 480

State Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) made the following statement today regarding the governor's signing of Senate Enrolled Act 480, which would prohibit gender transition treatments and surgeries for minors: more »

Messmer: Bill establishing military impact zones moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would update zoning districts around military properties in Indiana passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Rogers' resolution honoring Congresswoman Walorski passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 4, 2023) – A resolution memorializing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski's life unanimously passed the Senate today, said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). more »

Deery: Bill to limit transcript ransom practices heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would limit scenarios in which public Indiana colleges may refuse transcript distribution to current and former students will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Messmer: Bill protecting child victims moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Ford: Bill expanding TANF eligibility in Indiana passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would expand the income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program in Indiana passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93 to 4. more »

Leising welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse Tuesday, April 4. more »