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Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb ending the public health emergency: more »

Bohacek: Bill to protect rape victims moves to governor

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would close a loophole in Indiana law with regard to the legal definition of rape was concurred on in the House with bipartisan support this week. more »

Raatz Roundup: Education and line of succession legislation moves forward

We have just finished week seven of the 2022 legislative session, and we only have three weeks remaining. Next week is the last week for bills to be heard in their respective committees, and if they are not heard, they will not move forward in the legislative process. more »

Raatz Recognizes Career and Technology Month

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) welcomed the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education (Indiana ACTE) to the Statehouse Feb. 15. more »

Raatz Roundup: Starting the Second Half of Session

The Indiana General Assembly has wrapped up the first half of the 2022 legislative session. The Senate and House of Representatives have chosen and traded their respective bills for review. Now, the chambers will restart the process before the bills can be sent to the governor for final consideration. more »

Sen. Raatz welcomes local student to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 10, 2022) – State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) welcomed Ryan Wiggins, an Oldenburg Academy student from West Harrison, to the Statehouse as a Senate page in January. more »

Sen. Raatz Presents Resolution to Memphis Lee at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2022) — State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 to Memphis Lee for being named 'High School Man Of The Year" by the Indianapolis Colts. He was recognized for his character, leadership and teamwork on and off the field. more »

Raatz: General Assembly kicks off 2022 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 16, 2021) — State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) gathered with fellow legislators on Nov. 16 at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Leising recognizes the FFA

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2022) — This week State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 4, which recognizes the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for their exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country. more »

Bill to improve Fort Wayne's waste collection service sent to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2022) – A bill authored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) that would give another option for cities to select a solid waste collector passed the Senate unanimously today. more »