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STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – The Indiana House supported legislation sponsored by State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) to require vehicles with an altered appearance such as a new color or vinyl wrap to have an updated registration.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) to safeguard parental rights in their child's upbringing, religious instruction, education, health care and more was signed into law.

State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) bill to improve Indiana's juvenile justice system is now with the governor for consideration as a new law.

Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) to create new grant programs for pediatric and breast cancer research recently passed the Indiana legislature and now goes to the governor for consideration as a new law.

A bill co-authored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) enhancing criminal penalties for unlicensed drivers now moves to the governor's desk for consideration.

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) to strengthen privacy protections for consumers using genetic testing services was recently approved by the Senate.

Note to the Press – House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) released the following statement on the updated state budget plan.

The Conference Committee Report on House Bill 1001, a summary slide deck and the updated school runs are posted at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – Elkhart County legislators supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

As the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, I wanted to provide you with an update on some of the legislation I've been working on that has passed the General Assembly. We've worked hard this session to support property tax relief, pass a balanced budget for the next biennium, support parents and teachers and protect women's sports.

One of my pieces of legislation that passed, House Enrolled Act 1041, ensures that biological men cannot compete in female sports at the post-secondary level in the state of Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump and the one at the state level signed by Gov. Mike Braun and now codifies it into state law. I'm proud to have championed this legislation at the K-12 and collegiate levels. My previous legislation House Enrolled Act 1041 passed during the 2022 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) recently joined the General Assembly in supporting legislation aimed at easing child care licensing restrictions to help expand access for families throughout the state.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly approved legislation co-authored by State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) aimed at easing child care licensing restrictions to help expand access for families throughout the state.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly approved State Rep. Dave Heine's (R-Fort Wayne) legislation aimed at easing child care licensing restrictions to help expand access for families throughout the state.

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2025) – St. Joseph County legislators supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – The Indiana General Assembly unanimously approved State Rep. Ethan Lawson's (R-Greenfield) legislation to ensure consistent appointment and expulsion procedures for public office, sending the bill to the governor where it could soon be signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) to create new grant programs for pediatric and breast cancer research recently passed the Indiana legislature and now goes to the governor for consideration as a new law.

As the weather starts to warm and you begin to think about summer plans, I encourage you to consider volunteering in the community. Volunteer work is a valuable way to give back, meet new people and strengthen our neighborhoods.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – Northeast Indiana legislators supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.