Brian Bosma

The former top Republican in the Indiana Legislature has registered as a paid Statehouse lobbyist a little more than a year after he left elected office.

Republican Brian Bosma is the longest-serving Speaker in Indiana history, with 12 years leading the House of Representatives. He announced last November that 2020 would be his final session.

Huston replaces Rep. Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), the longest-serving Speaker in state history.

The Indiana House honored retiring Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) Monday as he officially stepped down from his position leading the chamber.

Republican legislative leaders arent sold on a proposal to lower the minimum age at which a Hoosier could serve in the General Assembly.

Republican legislators have selected State Rep. Todd Huston as their pick to become the next leader of the Indiana House.

Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) will be the next speaker of the Indiana House. He will serve alongside retiring Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) in the 2020 session as speaker-elect, learning on the job before Bosma retires.

Current Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced Tuesday he'll step down next year. And at least one potential replacement has already stated his intention to seek the job.

Republican Brian Bosma has been a state lawmaker for 34 years and has led the House for 12 of the last 16 years, making him the longest-serving Speaker in Indiana history.

Health groups and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce have long pushed to raise the smoking and vaping age. But it hasnt gotten far in the legislature.