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Byrne: Bill to promote successful values passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 39-9. more »

Garten’s Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

Taking a decisive stand to protect Hoosier sovereignty, a bill authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to expose and combat covert influence operations by hostile foreign nations unanimously passed the Senate Monday. more »

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would help Ivy Tech Community College align its programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Two bills authored by Dernulc pass Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) — Bills authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana and expand efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »

Alting's bill banning dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would ban vaping products manufactured in foreign adversarial nations like China from being sold in Indiana unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Alexander's resolution honoring Officer Gregg Winters passes Senate

A resolution authored by State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) to honor Officer Gregg Winters passed the Senate today. more »

Koch Meets with Canadian Diplomats

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, second from left) meets with Director of the Chicago office of the Government of Alberta, Bin Lau (left), Commercial Officer for Ontario Alex Kostenko (second from right) and Ontario Agent-General Earl Provost (right) on Jan. 26. more »

Byrne authors bill to require more oversight of library budgets

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would improve oversight of library budgets passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 31-13. more »

Deery's bill to increase parental control over school-issued technology passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would help Hoosier students learn healthy tech habits passed the Senate today with bipartisan support by a vote of 41-3. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising on Whitewater Canal Grant

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2026) – "I am thrilled to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic site receive these much-needed funds to help restore and preserve this important piece of Indiana history. more »