News Releases

Senate Republicans Conclude 2017 Session with Passage of Key Priorities

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2017) ― The Indiana Senate concluded the 2017 legislative session today, completing work on a variety of key legislative priorities. “I applaud the Senate’s efforts to deliver on the priorities we laid out at the beginning of this session,” Long said. more »

Hershman: Bill to Prepare Indiana for Future Investment Passes General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) that would prepare the state for future telecommunication investments passed the General Assembly today and will now move to the governor. more »

Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing, Sales Passes General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the General Assembly today. E-liquids are the fluids used in e-cigarettes that create the vapor. more »

Head: Bill to Allow Cannabidiol for Severe Epilepsy Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2017) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to allow the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat people with treatment-resistant epilepsy passed the Senate today by a vote of 36-13 more »

Crider: Resolution Urging ISP to Audit Untested Rape Kits Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2017) —A resolution authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) urging the Indiana State Police (ISP) to conduct an audit of untested rape kits in evidence rooms, healthcare facilities and other entities that might be responsible for handling the kits across the state, recently passed the Senate. more »

Koch: Bill To Expand Access To 529 Education Signed by Governor

Senate Enrolled Act 412, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), has been signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb after passing the Senate and House of Representatives. more »

Koch: Drone Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk

Senate Enrolled Act 299, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration after passing the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Zakas: Notre Dame Anniversary Recognized

The Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 today, which honors the 175th anniversary of the founding of the University of Notre Dame. more »

Houchin: DNA Collection Bill Headed to Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) requiring DNA collection of individuals arrested for a felony passed the Indiana General Assembly and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration. more »

Charbonneau: Water Infrastructure Assistance Fund Bill Moves to Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2017) — Legislation authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) to establish the Infrastructure Assistance Fund is now headed to the governor for final consideration. more »