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Raatz: Bill to update teacher preparation program requirements passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would update requirements for teacher preparation programs in Indiana recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Raatz: Bill to help ensure proper oversight of virtual education programs passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would help ensure proper oversight of virtual education programs recently passed the Senate by a vote of 39 to 9. more »

Head: Legislation to allow hemp production in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) that would allow for hemp production in Indiana today passed the Senate by a vote of 47 to 1. more »

Leising: Bill to address animal importation issue passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help address an animal importation issue facing Indiana today passed the Senate by a unanimous vote. more »

Raatz: Bill to track hunting guide services passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2019) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would help track hunting guide services in Indiana recently passed the Senate by a vote of 35 to 14. more »

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 »