STATEHOUSE (Nov. 12, 2026) – State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem-elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to continue serving as chair of the Senate Committee on the Veterans Affairs and The Military for the 125th Indiana General Assembly. Tomes will also continue serving as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation.
"I am grateful to be appointed as chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military for another session," Tomes said. "Presiding over this committee has been an honor that I do not take for granted."
Tomes served in the Army for three years - one in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division.
"As a veteran myself, I personally feel a great depth of gratitude for our troops, and supporting them during and after their service is incredibly important to me," Tomes said. "I will continue working to craft the best legislation to assist our veterans and members of our military in any way we can."
Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov. Legislative calendars, agendas, vote tallies and proposed legislation can also be found on this site.
The 2027 legislative session will begin with Organization Day on Nov. 17, the ceremonial start of the legislative session.
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