Indiana lawmakers will aim to complete the work in one day. They will consider five bills in their May 14 special session – without public testimony or amendments.

Senate Republicans said they hoped to study LGBT issues further after last session’s failed legislation.

Republican legislative leaders say Gov. Mike Pence was clear in his State of the State about the necessity of protecting religious freedom when it comes to the debate over LGBT rights. Democratic leaders say Pence failed to provide any leadership.

Indiana has led the nation in meth production for three consecutive years; pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient.

Indiana Senate Democrats Monday unveiled policy initiatives aimed at helping the state’s undocumented immigrants, calling the proposals “practical” and “compassionate."