FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – "The 2026 legislative session has come to a close, and I am happy with what we have accomplished.
" Senate Republicans passed our priorities, including landmark welfare reform aimed at ending waste, fraud and abuse in the system. This bill would strengthen the integrity of our public safety net while enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for illegal immigrants applying for Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
"I am also pleased to see us pass legislation that would eliminate state taxes on tips and overtime and a bill that would give our police the tools necessary to combat illegal immigration in our communities.
"As we move into the interim, I look forward to continuing to work on making Indiana an even better place to live, work and raise a family."
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Contact: Samantha Deese, Press Secretary
Samantha.Deese@iga.in.gov
317-234-9133
