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Raatz: Bill to create Workforce Diploma Reimbursement Program passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would establish the Workforce Diploma Reimbursement Program and Fund recently passed the Senate by a vote of 47 to 2. more »

Raatz: Bill to allow for the creation of an ICO certification passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would allow for the creation of an Industry Credentialing Organization (ICO) certificate today passed the Senate by a vote of 44 to 5. more »

Spartz: Bill to develop election audit procedures passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) that would allow for the creation of election audit procedures recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Messmer: Bill to support Hoosiers with chronic pain passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would help support Hoosiers who experience chronic pain passed the Senate today unanimously. more »

Merritt: Bills to assist homeless Hoosiers pass Senate

STATE HOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) that would assist the homeless in Indiana today passed the Senate. more »

Ford: Legislation to broaden TANF income eligibility requirements passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would add new income eligibility requirements to the existing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program today passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Alting: Bill to support Hoosier veterans passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would help support Indiana veterans recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Merritt: Bill to create stronger penalties for drug-trafficking crimes passes Senate

STATE HOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) that would help create stronger penalties for drug-trafficking crimes by closing a loophole in the current law today passed the Senate by a vote of 42 to 7. more »

Messmer: Bill to improve broadband services in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would increase internet accessibility in Indiana recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Alting: Bill to support Hoosier veterans passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would help support Indiana veterans recently passed the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Military unanimously. more »