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Buchanan's pharmacist licensing bill heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would reduce the red tape needed for students to get their pharmacist licenses passed the Senate today by a vote of 45-2 with bipartisan support and will now go to the governor for his consideration. more »

Dernulc's bill expanding efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming passed the Senate unanimously today and will now go to the governor's desk. more »

Holdman's bill championing major tax cuts for working Hoosiers heads to governor

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate Republicans today supported the passage of a bill championed by State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) that would provide significant tax cuts for working Hoosiers. more »

Brown's immigration enforcement act heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) — The Senate voted in favor of Indiana's FAIRNESS Act today, an immigration enforcement bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), sending the legislation to the governor's desk. more »

MEDIA ADVISORY: Indiana Senate to vote THURSDAY on landmark legislation to bring the Bears to Indiana

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2026) – State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) will call Senate Bill 27, which creates the framework to establish the northwest Indiana stadium authority for the possibility of bringing the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana, during the Senate session on Thursday, Feb. 26. more »

Donato's bill to allow jury duty exemptions for breastfeeding heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that would allow for a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding women unanimously passed out of the House of Representatives today. more »

Schmitt: Governor signs election bill into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) that will automatically update voter registration for candidates who withdraw from elections if the address on their withdrawal form is different from their registration was signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Goode's bill strengthening Indiana's defense sector passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would strengthen Indiana's defense sector unanimously passed the Senate. more »

Buchanan's child care assistance bill heads to governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would expand eligibility for Indiana's employer child care tax credit unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing the threat of our federal debt

In recent decades, Indiana has maintained a strong fiscal footing after years of conservative leadership that has passed balanced budgets, paid down our state's debt and cut taxes. more »