Jerry Torr

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2021) – Hamilton County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2021) – Legislation establishing a state health improvement plan and a $50 million grant program targeting Hoosiers' most critical health challenges is now law, according to Hamilton County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2021) – Indiana recently awarded more than $2.7 million in state matching grants to local communities for road and bridge improvements, according to Hamilton County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2021) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed legislation into law supported by House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), and State Reps. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) to provide COVID-19 liability protections to businesses, organizations and individuals. 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2021) – The House Judiciary Committee today voted to advance State Rep. Jerry Torr's (R-Carmel) bill providing businesses, schools and health care entities with civil liability protections related to COVID-19.  

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 15, 2021) – Indiana residents age 70 and older are now eligible to register for a free COVID-19 vaccine, according to Hamilton County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2021) – The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Hamilton County to create a new superior court, according to State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel). 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2020) – Hamilton County lawmakers encourage local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2020) – With 2020 Census responses impacting future federal funding in local communities, area lawmakers are urging Hamilton County residents to respond now if they have not already done so.

Navigating the court system can be a confusing and overwhelming experience, especially for someone who has endured a heinous crime. When reporting sex crimes, survivors are often asked to recount these experiences and share intimate details, which can lead to additional trauma. New laws effective as of July 1 can better protect young Hoosiers and support sexual assault survivors when reporting the terrible acts they have experienced.    

STATEHOUSE (May 26, 2020) – Local small businesses and nonprofits can now utilize the state's new online marketplace to request personal protective equipment, according to Hamilton County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 19, 2020) – Gov. Eric Holcomb recently named Carmel High School student Iris Yan to the 2020 Governor's STEM Team, according to State Reps. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel).

It is hard to believe it has been roughly six weeks since COVID-19 made its first appearance in Indiana. Our state's stay-at-home order can put an extra strain on those Hoosiers who suffer from mental health issues or are victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available to help us all cope and push through this pandemic.

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2020) – Hamilton County lawmakers encourage Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help.

Note to the press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Tony Cook (R-Cicero), Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville), Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) in your coverage of State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) being sworn in as Indiana House speaker:

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2020) – The House Judiciary Committee Monday approved a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) that would help protect young sex crime victims from experiencing additional trauma during the legal process.

Photo Caption: (Left to right) House Speaker-elect Todd Huston (R-Fishers), State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero), State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) pair sneakers with their suits to help kick off February as National Cancer Prevention Month on Jan. 29, 2020, at the Statehouse.

In the court system, those involved in cases often give depositions, which are out-of-court statements provided under oath. Often, depositions involve a verbal examination followed by cross-examination from the opposing side. While this step helps those involved in court cases prepare for trials, it also causes child victims of sex crimes additional trauma as they tell their stories over and over again. At times this happens with the alleged perpetrator in the room. This session, I am sponsoring a proposal for a new law that would help prevent these children from being subjected to the trauma of discovery depositions, except in certain circumstances.

Photo Caption: State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) (right) welcomes Carmel resident Cooper Grabow (left) to the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis.

Note to the press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Tony Cook (R-Cicero), Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville), Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) in your coverage of House Republicans selecting State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) as House speaker-elect:

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2019) – Local communities were recently awarded more than $1.4 million in state matching grants to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Hamilton County lawmakers.

After each national census every 10 years, the Indiana Constitution reapportionment of legislative districts to accurately reflect the updated population data. During the redistricting process, new borders are drawn for State House and Senate districts. Changing the way Indiana creates the legislative districts to a nonpartisan system would add transparency to our electoral maps and prevent potential gerrymandering in the future.

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2019) – Artwork by two Carmel artists will soon be displayed at the Statehouse, according to State Reps. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel).  

Jody Bruns and Aren Straiger were selected to have their artwork decorate the Statehouse as part of Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Hoosier Women Artists initiative.

Note to the press: Please include the following statements from State Reps. Kathy Kreag Richardson (R-Noblesville), Tony Cook (R-Cicero), Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) in your coverage of the shooting at Noblesville West Middle School.

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2018) – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) on Saturday at the Palladium in Carmel presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award to Alan Davis for his dedicated leadership as president and CEO of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 26, 2018) — A Carmel High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2018) — State Reps. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) and Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) on Tuesday at the Statehouse honored the Carmel High School Band for winning the 2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships. 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 24, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). The House Republican Internship Program offers paid, spring-semester internships at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. These are full-time positions,

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community Crossings grant program, which is now in its second year. The grants are available through the

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2017) – A local graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session. James Collins, a resident of Carmel, is the son of Jim and Tammy Collins. He is a Purdue University graduate who earned a bachelor’s

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2017) — The House of Representatives voted unanimously today in support of State Reps. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) and Jerry Torr’s (R-Carmel) legislation addressing right-of-way changes for roundabouts. "Roundabouts are designed for large trucks to use both lanes while navigating the roundabout. The purpose of the

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) — State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures. He was also named as vice chair of the House Committee on Joint Rules, and will serve on the House Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions and the House Committee on Judiciary.

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2016) – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Andrew Ardizane, from Carmel, attends Carmel High School; Heidi Seymour, from Bloomfield, attends Bloomfield Jr.-Sr. High School; Isabelle Woodward, from Carmel, attends Clay Middle School; Jordan Arland, from Carmel,

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2016) – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: Conner Simmons, from Carmel, attends Clay Middle School. Emma Tragesser, from Westfield, attends Westfield Middle School Luke Tragesser, from Westfield, attends Westfield High School. Grace Hansen, from Carmel, attends Carmel

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2016) – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) paired his sneakers with his suit at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. “In 2015 it was estimated that 13,420 Indiana residents died of cancer,” Torr said. “Every year we hold this event, and I truly feel that it is a great opportunity for us to show members

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse today in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), in 2012, 35,000 Hoosiers heard the words “you have cancer,” and of

STATEHOUSE— House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) was appointed to six different House committees, including one chairmanship and one vice chairmanship. Committee chairmen and caucus leaders are selected

Start Date: 1/21/2014 Start Time: 5:00 PM End Date: 1/21/2014 End Time: 5:00 PM STATEHOUSE—House Bill (HB) 1032, authored by State Representative Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), passed out of the House today with a 77 to 20 vote. HB 1032 changes the current redistricting procedures. “I’m very pleased that HB 1032 passed out of the

Start Date: 2/26/2013 Start Time: 8:30 AM End Date: 2/26/2013 End Time: 8:30 AM STATEHOUSE – A bill that would allow some voters in Central Indiana to decide, via a referendum, whether or not to implement a mass transportation system passed out of the House tonight with a 56-39 vote. House Bill (HB) 1011 will allow Marion and

Start Date: 11/30/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PM End Date: 11/30/2012 End Time: 4:00 PM STATEHOUSE— House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) was appointed to six different House committees, including one

Start Date: 11/20/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PM End Date: 11/20/2012 End Time: 4:00 PM STATEHOUSE – Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson. “Just like

Start Date: 10/4/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PM End Date: 10/4/2012 End Time: 4:00 PM STATEHOUSE- Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), joined by a dozen of his House Republican colleagues, announced the House Republican Agenda today which focuses on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations.

Start Date: 9/13/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 9/13/2012 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) announces that the 2013 House Republican Internship Program is now accepting applications. The program is open to college students and graduates and is recommended to those who would like to gain professional

Start Date: 7/4/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 7/4/2012 End Time: 8:00 AM ...O say, does that star spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. The Land of the Free Freedom is what our country has been founded on and freedom is what we celebrate on Independence Day. On this day in 1776, the

Start Date: 6/29/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Date: 6/29/2012 End Time: 8:00 AM STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) congratulates Carmel High School and Westfield High School for their substantial growth in the number of students passing Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Of twenty-five schools across Indiana that were awarded for

Start Date: 6/18/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 6/18/2012 End Time: 9:00 AM I recently read a horrific news story that has swept the nation about a Miami man who visciously attacked a homeless man. The young Miami man was believed to be under the influence of synthetic drugs, or "bath salts." Bath salts are dangerous synthetic drugs

Start Date: 6/4/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Date: 6/4/2012 End Time: 9:00 AM Indiana led the nation in private sector job growth in April. The job growth added 15,400 new jobs for Hoosiers, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Hoosier job growth was six times the U.S. average and accounted for

Start Date: 5/25/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 5/25/2012 End Time: 11:59 PM Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to enjoy our freedom. Take time this Memorial Day to honor veterans by attending a local parade or community event. In Washington D.C., Congress enacted a resolution in 2000

Start Date: 5/21/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 5/22/2012 End Time: 11:59 PM STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) received the 2012 Legislator of the Year Award presented on Wednesday from the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA). Rep. Torr received the award specifically for his work during the 2012

Start Date: 4/23/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 4/23/2012 End Time: 11:59 PM National Work Zone Awareness week is April 23-27. Considering the amount of road construction that is taking place all throughout our state it is important to take some time and review work zone safety issues. According to the Indiana Department of

Start Date: 3/10/2012 End Date: 3/10/2012 Hamilton County Statement: Rep. Torr reacts to Adjournment of 2012 Session STATEHOUSE – “While the 2012 legislative session was only ten weeks long, there was no shortage of activity on the House floor. The General Assembly made great progress this short session, and addressed a

Start Date: 2/1/2012 End Date: 2/1/2012 Hamilton County Indiana: the Nation’s 23rd Right to Work State STATEHOUSE – After over 40 hours of testimony, debate, and discussion over the past year House Bill (HB) 1001, Employee’s Right to Work passed the Indiana House of Representatives last week and today passed the State

Start Date: 1/26/2012 All Day End Date: 1/26/2012 Hamilton County Right to Work Legislation Passes House STATEHOUSE – After nearly 35 hours of testimony, debate, and discussion over the past year House Bill (HB) 1001, Employee’s Right to Work passed the Indiana House of Representatives 54-44. Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel)

Start Date: 3/1/2011 All Day End Date: 3/1/2011 <![CDATA[ House Dems Stall Floor Debate STATEHOUSE- State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) anxiously awaited the return of the Democrats on the House floor today. In order for the House to resume session, approximately 67 of the House members must be present for a quorum call. "Democrats

Start Date: 3/1/2011 All Day End Date: 3/1/2011 <![CDATA[ Rep. Torr's Venture Capital Tax Credit Bill Passes the House STATEHOUSE- Rep. Torr's (R-Carmel) bill to increase the amount of tax credits for investment available to qualified Indiana businesses passed the House yesterday by a vote of 96 to 0 and will now move to the Senate for

Start Date: 2/6/2011 All Day End Date: 2/6/2011 <![CDATA[ Rep. Torr files to increase tax credits venture capitalists STATEHOUSE- Rep Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) filed a bill Tuesday that was handed down during session today. Bill HB1008 would increase tax credits from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for qualified Indiana businesses. A qualified

Start Date: 1/31/2011 All Day End Date: 1/31/2011 <![CDATA[ Rep. Torr Named Chairman of Rules Committee STATEHOUSE-Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) appointed Rep. Jerry Torr (R - Carmel) as Chairman of the Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee for the 117th Indiana General Assembly. Rep. Torr has previously served as a member of

Start Date: 1/14/2010 All Day End Date: 1/14/2010 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE-Indiana's Four Star School Awardees were announced for the 2008-2009 school year on Wednesday, said Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). Five of the 188 schools that were honored with the prestigious award were within Rep. Torr's district. Among those schools were Clay Middle

Start Date: 8/25/2009 All Day End Date: 8/25/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE - Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) recently received the highest pro-business rating of any Hoosier legislator in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2009 Legislative Vote Analysis. Ratings were based on votes from this year and from a two-year aggregate. For the past two

Start Date: 4/30/2009 All Day End Date: 4/30/2009 <![CDATA[ Unemployment Insurance "Waiting until the last minute to vote on the most important issues might be a good political strategy, but it doesn't make for good policy, as we can clearly see from this so-called jobless fund fix. "The bill acquiesces to the demands of labor unions by

Start Date: 4/16/2009 All Day End Date: 4/16/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE - House Democrats ran out on permanent property tax relief today before the Caps Clock did, Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) says. Today was the deadline for the third reading of bills in the House. House Democrats voted to adjourn until Monday. Unfortunately, Tax Day came and

Start Date: 4/16/2009 All Day End Date: 4/16/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) April 16, 2009 - Reps. Cindy Noe (R-Indianapolis) and Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) today announced that Carmel qualifies to receive an estimated $1,563,000 grant from federal stimulus funding through the Indiana Finance Authority to complete improvements to Carmel's

Start Date: 4/14/2009 All Day End Date: 4/14/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE - House Democrats broke House rules to avoid voting on permanent property tax relief Tuesday evening, said Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). As time was running down Tuesday evening for the House of Representatives to vote on permanent property tax caps, Rep. Bill Davis

Start Date: 4/6/2009 All Day End Date: 4/6/2009 <![CDATA[ The median unemployment rate of right-to-work states was 1.3 percent lower than that of non-right-to-work states in February 2009, according to figures derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Right-to-work states had a median unemployment rate of 6.6 percent, while the

Start Date: 4/3/2009 All Day End Date: 4/3/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE (April 3, 2009) -The median unemployment rate of right-to-work states was 1.3 percent lower than that of non-right-to-work states in 2009, according to figures derived from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (RTW: 6.6 percent; non-RTW: 7.9 percent.) "If we had been a

Start Date: 3/30/2009 All Day End Date: 3/30/2009 <![CDATA[ Indiana's unemployment trust fund is more than dwindling. It's in the red. It's a problem we've been avoiding for years. The weekly maximum benefit increased every year between 1997 ($236) and 2005 ($390), but the premiums for employers didn't keep pace. With the highest

Start Date: 3/26/2009 All Day End Date: 3/26/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) March 26, 2009 - All Indiana Purple Heart recipients would be eligible for tuition and fee exemptions at state educational institutions if a bill passed unanimously today by the Indiana House of Representatives gains final approval by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Rep. Torr

Start Date: 3/24/2009 All Day End Date: 3/24/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2009) - Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) voted Monday to give Hoosier taxpayers more than $200 million in extra property tax relief by making the 1-, 2- and 3-percent property tax caps effective a year early. Under House Enrolled Act 1001, which became law last

Start Date: 3/24/2009 All Day End Date: 3/24/2009 <![CDATA[ STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2009) - Rep. Kathy Richardson (R-Noblesville) and Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) today joined the Indiana General Assembly in honoring the families of Indiana soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, especially those fighting the war on

Start Date: 3/10/2009 All Day End Date: 3/10/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) March 10, 2009 - Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) today joined Gov. Mitch Daniels, other legislators and Indiana citizens in support of permanent property tax caps at a rally at the Statehouse. Gov. Daniels urged the legislature to pass Senate Joint Resolution 1, which

Start Date: 2/20/2009 All Day End Date: 2/20/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) Feb. 20, 2009 - The Indiana House of Representatives voted 52-44 Friday afternoon to pass the state budget. The vote fell along party lines, with nearly all Republicans voting 'No.' Republicans opposed the plan, saying it would harm Hoosiers by increasing taxes in a

Start Date: 1/26/2009 All Day End Date: 1/26/2009 <![CDATA[ With all the talk of stimulus packages to create jobs, some are balking at the cost of these measures - and rightfully so. Yet we must do something to turn the tide on increasing unemployment, especially considering the announcement from DWD that unemployment jumped a full point

Start Date: 1/13/2009 All Day End Date: 1/13/2009 <![CDATA[ Please include this statement from state Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) in your coverage of Gov. Mitch Daniels' State of the State address: "Gov. Daniels recognizes the challenges the legislature faces this year. However, he also has solid ideas to get Indiana through this period of

Start Date: 1/7/2009 All Day End Date: 1/7/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) Jan. 7, 2009 - Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), along with his House colleagues, opened the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly today at the Statehouse. Rep. Torr starts the session with a number of goals aiming to control government spending and maintain

Start Date: 1/7/2009 All Day End Date: 1/7/2009 <![CDATA[ (STATEHOUSE) Jan. 9, 2009 - The legislative session is here, and state Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) encourages area students to apply for the Statehouse Page Program. The Indiana House of Representatives' program allows students from across the state to experience the lawmaking

Start Date: 2/19/2008 All Day End Date: 2/19/2008 <![CDATA[ Sen. Jeff Drozda (R-Westfield) and Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) honored St. Theodore Guerin High School yesterday in a resolution presented before the Indiana House and the Indiana Senate. The high school, located in Noblesville, was selected as one of the 2007 recipients of the

Start Date: 1/29/2008 All Day End Date: 1/29/2008 <![CDATA[ House Bill 1001, which contains Gov. Mitch Daniels' property tax relief plan, passed out of the House last week with only one "no" vote. Twenty-seven amendments to the bill were adopted on second reading - some very good ones and some very bad ones. While there were some onerous

Start Date: 8/2/2007 All Day End Date: 8/2/2007 <![CDATA[ As gas prices hit $3 per gallon and property taxes reach new heights, Hoosiers across the state are likely becoming keenly aware of their budgets and spending habits this summer. But college sports usually provide a welcome respite from all this stress, allowing everyone let go of

Start Date: 4/30/2007 All Day End Date: 4/30/2007 <![CDATA[ (Statehouse) April 29, 2007- Late tonight, State Representative Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) and the Indiana General Assembly completed the 2007 legislative session. The House spent the final day of session working on the final version of the state's biennial budget. The budget spends