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State Sen. Eric Koch to chair utilities study committee

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunication in preparation for the 2026 Legislative Session. more »

State Sen. Chris Garten to Lead Key Study Committees on Government Reform, Health Care Costs

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) has been appointed to chair both the Government Reform Task Force and the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force, playing a leading role in shaping Indiana’s legislative priorities ahead of the 2026 session. more »

Leising: Advanced transmission bill ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that encourages utility companies to use advanced transmissions was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

State Sen. Jeff Raatz to chair education and legislative technology study committees

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Education, and the Legislative Council Technology Oversight Subcommittee, and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising to chair agriculture study committee, vice chair State Fair committee

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, vice chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee, and as a member of the Medicaid Advisory Commission in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Gary Byrne to serve on study committees

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Randy Maxwell to serve on study committees

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Linda Rogers to chair pension management oversight study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Rick Niemeyer to chair environmental affairs study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Environmental Affairs, as well as the Senate chair of the Compliance Advisory Panel and a member of the Environmental Adjudication Director Selection Panel and Indiana Recycling Market Development Board in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Dan Dernulc to serve on study committees

STATEHOUSE (July 9, 2025) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »