Articles tagged as: Indiana Senate
January 15, 2019
After Noblesville Shooting Lawmakers Consider Changes To Attempted Murder Law
Current state statute does not allow 12- and 13-year-olds charged with attempted murder to be sent to adult court - Indiana lawmakers introduced a bill to change that.
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Senate Ethics Committee Approves New Sexual Harassment Policy
Senate rules before now didn't define sexual harassment. The changes outline what's considered sexual harassment and how complaints will be investigated.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2018
Senate Democrats Draft Bill To Protect Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
Democrats say they drafted legislation to ensure insurance still includes pre-existing coverage.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2018
Councilman To Fill Seat Of Outgoing Indiana Senate Leader
Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne announced in February that he was stepping down in November.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
Caucus Set To Replace Retiring Sen. David Long's Seat
Long announced in February he would retire after 22 years in the state Senate - including 12 as its leader. His retirement takes effect Nov. 6.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Indiana Gun Bill Under Scrutiny After Florida Shooting
The proposal, approved by a Senate committe, would eliminate fees and make changes to the handgun licensing process.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2018
Senate GOP Leader Long Announces Retirement
Sen. David Long says he's retiring after 22 years in the legislature "for the right reasons."
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2018
Senate Takes Historic Step, Passes Sunday Alcohol Sales Bill
A Sunday alcohol sales bill has never so much as passed a Senate committee before this year, let alone the whole chamber.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Senate Rejects Amendment To Sunday Sales Bill
Sen. Karen Tallian's proposed amendment would make Sunday alcohol sales available like every other day - from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2018
Senate Approves Bill To Expand Baby Box Locations
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to expand locations where baby boxes can be used, even as some senators express concerns surrounding the devices.
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