STATEHOUSE (June 27, 2019) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) will serve on the Interim Study Committee on Public Policy and the Interim Study Committee on Elections. Summer study committees examine the state’s top issues and recommend potential legislation. “These committees give us a chance as legislators to explore topics that need

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2019) — Local graduates are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session.

 

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2019) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2019) — The House of Representatives Monday voted in support of State Rep. Jim Lucas’ (R-Seymour) bill that would offer handgun training to teachers who are allowed by their school boards to carry on school grounds.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2019) — The House of Representatives Monday voted in support of State Rep. Jim Lucas’s (R-Seymour) bill that would provide legal protections for Hoosiers acting in self-defense.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2019) — The House Judiciary Committee voted in support of State Rep. Jim Lucas’s (R-Seymour) bill that would provide legal protections for Hoosiers acting in self-defense.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2018) – State Reps. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) and Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2018) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was recently reappointed to serve as the vice chair of the House Select Committee on Government Reduction.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2018) — The M & M Wischmeier Farm were recently recognized at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and State Sen. Jim Smith (R-Charlestown).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2018) — Local family farms were recognized Friday at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local lawmakers. 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — Family farms in Bartholomew County were recognized Friday at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 100 years or more, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 27, 2018) – State Reps. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) and Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) invite local college students and recent graduates to apply for an internship with the House of Representatives for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January.

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2018) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) on Saturday received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Legion Department of Indiana for his work on behalf of Hoosier veterans.

 STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R- Seymour) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Public Policy, which examines assigned topic, gathers testimony and recommends potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2018) — Several students in Bartholomew and Jackson counties planning to pursue a career in education were selected to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (March 27, 2018) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2018) — The Indiana House of Representatives supported State Rep. Jim Lucas’ (R-Seymour) resolution today that would rename a section of road in Jennings County after two fallen police officers.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2018) — A Seymour High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2018) — The Indiana House of Representatives passed State Rep. Jim Lucas’ (R-Seymour) proposal today that would establish a pilot program to study the production and marketing of industrial hemp in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2018) — The House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development today supported State Rep. Jim Lucas’ (R-Seymour) proposal  that would legalize the production and marketing of industrial hemp in Indiana.

With the General Assembly’s 2018 session kicking off this week, I would like to share my proposals for new laws to help constituents gain an understanding of why I am proposing these measures and the benefits they could bring. One piece of legislation I have been working on for years is the elimination of the licensing of a constitutional right,

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 29, 2017) — Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2017) — “I believe it’s wrong to require a license to exercise a Constitutional right. I plan to introduce Second Amendment legislation known as Constitutional Carry that would eliminate this cumbersome and expensive burden on innocent, law-abiding Hoosiers. The only people who would be affected by this would be those innocent people that currently have to fill out lengthy forms online, take time off work to get fingerprinted and pay a fee of up to $140 to get a card to prove their innocence — all to receive a license. I look forward to this upcoming session where I can bring this piece of legislation to the House of Representatives to consider as I work to give the people of Indiana the ‘right to bear arms for defense of themselves and the state.’”

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2017) — Madison has secured the title of a Stellar Community from the 2017 Stellar Communities Designation Program, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

The first 10 Amendments are the Bill of Rights. They use absolute language as they define and protect our individual rights, and their purpose is outlined concisely in the Preamble. The Indiana Constitution also uses absolute language in protecting our gun rights; “Article 1 Section 32 – The people shall have a right to bear arms for defense of themselves and the State.”

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

Dear editor, After two hearings on constitutional carry, I am amazed at the amount of misunderstanding and misrepresentation still being shown on this issue and want to set the record straight on several points. Article 1 Section 32 of the Indiana Constitution specifically reads, “The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 7, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and fellow members of the Joint Committee on Judiciary and Public Policy today continued examining the implementation of constitutional carry in Indiana.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

 

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) in your coverage of the first hearing of the Joint Committee on Judiciary and Public Policy, which took place today at the Statehouse. The committee heard testimony on whether Indiana should establish constitutional carry, which would mean a person would no longer have to obtain a license to carry a handgun in the state.

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) is asking Hoosier employers to submit duplicative or redundant state reporting requirements using a new online portal.

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2017) – “In the next five years, our local communities will receive more than $82 million to improve our local roads and bridges, and fund vital infrastructure projects. This funding was made available thanks to a responsible and comprehensive plan passed by the legislature this session. These local improvements will help keep Hoosiers safe as they travel on our roadways, while also helping to secure Indiana’s position as the Crossroads of America.”

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was recently named to three summer study committees, which examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (May 26, 2017) — Local students planning to pursue a career in education are among the recipients of this year’s Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour). 

STATEHOUSE (May 3, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb approved State Rep. Jim Lucas’s (R-Seymour) proposal calling for policymakers to examine whether constitutional carry should be implemented in Indiana. 

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.

As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Lucas on the House floor during the legislative session: 

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2017) — Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed into law a proposal sponsored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) that will make the possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant a Level 6 felony. 

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2017) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and State Sen. Jim Smith (R-Charlestown) today honored a pair of locally owned family farms for being in operation for more than 100 years.

The Wischmeier/Wehmiller farm, located in Jackson County, and the Owens farm, located in Jefferson County, were recognized at the Statehouse with Hoosier Homestead awards for over 100 years of family farm ownership. 

STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2017) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted today in support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) that would make the possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant a Level 6 felony. 

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2017) — The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code recently voted in unanimous support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) that would make the possession of a firearm by an illegal immigrant a Level 6 felony.

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) — The House Committee on Public Policy voted in support of a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) that would allow correctional facility employees to keep their firearm on company property in a locked vehicle.

WHO:

State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour)

State Sen. Jim Smith (R-Charlestown)

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford)

STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2017) – Area lawmakers laced up their sneakers with their suits this week at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. State Reps. Steve Davisson (R-Salem), Lloyd Arnold (R-Leavenworth), Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown), Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Chris May (R-Bedford) participated in the annual event. The Suits and Sneakers

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2017) — Local graduates are gaining experience as interns with State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2017) — The House Committee on Public Policy today voted in favor of further studying State Rep. Jim Lucas’s (R-Seymour) proposal calling for constitutional carry in Indiana. 

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2017) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) today at the Statehouse honored the USS Indiana Commission Committee with a resolution recognizing their work on behalf of the state.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 4, 2017) — Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour). 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was recently reappointed to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform. 

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 23, 2016) — House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) today appointed State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) as Assistant Majority Whip and vice chair of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day. 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and fellow Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives are seeking interns for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, which runs from January through April.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2016) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) received an award for conservative excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation in its 2016 ratings of the Indiana General Assembly.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 24, 2016) — Local communities received state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2016) — Six local farms were recognized on Friday with Hoosier Homestead awards for 100 years or more of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).

STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) will be serving on the Interim Study Committee on Public Policy.

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) earned 98 percent on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Vote Analysis for his support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation.

The 2016 legislative session came to a close last week, and legislators worked together to make significant progress on important issues facing Indiana.

House Republicans set out with priorities focused on supporting educators and schools and funding Indiana’s infrastructure needs.

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) in your coverage of today’s news of the shooting at Cummins Seymour Technical Center: STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2016) — “A horrible tragedy has occurred in our community this morning and we keep those affected by this in our thoughts and prayers.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2016) — State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) welcomes Seymour resident, Samantha Shell, to the Statehouse where she is interning with the House of Representatives during the 2016 legislative session.

The 2016 legislative session recently passed the halfway mark. Legislators in the House of Representatives approved 116 proposals, sending them to the Indiana Senate for consideration, while legislators in the Indiana Senate approved and sent 150 bills to the House for consideration. Main topics from session include supporting education, funding roads and curbing illegal drugs.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse:

Dear Friend, If you or someone you know is a Jackson County resident who is also preparing to send their child to prekindergarten, consider applying for an On My Way Pre-K grant. Applications for the need-based grants provided by the state must be submitted before March 25, 2016. In addition to Jackson County, residents in Allen, Lake, Marion and

The 2016 session is in full swing at the Indiana Statehouse and it has already been a very productive two weeks in the House of Representatives. Policymakers are examining numerous important issues including meeting the state’s road infrastructure needs, supporting education, curbing illegal drug use and protecting our gun rights. House Republicans

Note to the press: Please include the following statement from State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) in your coverage of Organization Day 2015 at the Indiana Statehouse. “This session I look forward to joining lawmakers to tackle issues including education, transportation and individual rights,” State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said. “I

Dear friend, As school officials still await the results of last spring’s ISTEP, Gov. Mike Pence recently announced he is working with the General Assembly to make sure the predicted decline in test scores — due to the adoption of new and higher standards — does not unfairly impact teacher evaluations and performance bonuses this year.

STATEHOUSE- “The 2015 legislative session was another victory for Hoosier taxpayers. With an unwavering commitment to fiscal integrity, we passed another honestly balanced budget without increasing taxes. By always remembering that the state’s financial resources represent hard-earned taxpayer money, we were careful to protect our AAA credit

The second half of the legislative session is officially underway. Although 650 plus bills were filed this year, only 174 passed out of the House and were sent to the Senate for further consideration. As we begin reviewing legislation from the Senate, with much more work still ahead of us, I believe it is important to keep you informed about the legislative

STATEHOUSE – “My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families in North Vernon, whose homes and businesses were affected by the recent fires. Although the devastation cannot be overstated, I want to commend the brave responders, from North Vernon as well as several surrounding counties, who rushed to the scene to extinguish the fires and keep

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of the Government and Regulatory Reform Committee by House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis). The Speaker of the House appoints committee chairmen biennially, following each election of the General Assembly. “I consider it a great privilege to

STATEHOUSE – On Organization Day, State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) joined House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), legislators, staff and other state office holders in donating linens, gift cards and various supplies to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) at the Statehouse. “The battle against domestic violence

STATEHOUSE — “I am pleased that Jackson County has been selected for the preschool pilot program. Preschool gives children the opportunity to develop vital skills, particularly reading, at an early age. These skills will benefit the child the rest of his or her life. “In its early stages, this pilot program is limited to only five

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) congratulates the Kruse and Tape farms, both of Jackson County, for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Ted McKinney at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with

STATEHOUSE - As a firm believer in limited government, I hold strongly to the notion that getting government off the backs of businesses is the surest way for the private sector to flourish and create more jobs. In recent years, the General Assembly has improved Indiana’s business climate by lowering the corporate income tax. While that has made

STATEHOUSE —House Bill (HB) 1047, authored by State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour), passed out of the House Monday with a 51 to 44 vote. The measure deals with virtual charter school students participating in high school athletics. “It is important that we give virtual charter students the same opportunity to participate in athletics that

STATEHOUSE - “I enjoyed hearing Governor Pence outline his legislative priorities this evening. His conservative approach to economic issues is crucial to Indiana’s continued status as the fiscal envy of the Midwest.” “As a small business owner, I truly appreciate the Governor’s commitment to helping create an environment

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) joined House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis), legislators, staff and other state office holders in donating sporting equipment and other items to Special Olympics of Indiana today at the Statehouse. “Special Olympics Indiana is honored to be chosen by Speaker Bosma for Organization

STAETHOUSE - Today, we find ourselves in a place of solemn commemoration. Veterans Day is about remembering and honoring anyone who has answered freedom's call to defend our great republic. Without the sacrifice of countless heroes, America could not continue to be the city on a hill and the last bastion of freedom. Yesterday, November 10th, was the 238th

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) met yesterday with delegation members representing the Zhejiang Province’s Foreign Affairs Department. The Zhejiang Province, home to more than 54 million people, has been Indiana’s sister state in China since 1987. Their province has expressed a commitment to continue commercial

STATEHOUSE - Recently, the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation (IHSF) awarded nearly $374,000 in grant funding to local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency medical services across the state. Local departments can receive up to $4000 to help fund additional training or to purchase new equipment. We were fortunate that two departments

STATEHOUSE - On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed one of the most influential documents in the history of the world – the United States Constitution. This document established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms we enjoy today. The Constitution is one of the world’s oldest surviving constitutions and

STATEHOUSE - It has been 12 years since the terrorist attacks took place on 9/11, a fateful day that changed our nation forever. We will always remember our nation’s heroes and their sacrifices on that day. It is not uncommon to hear stories from our family, friends and coworkers retelling the details of where they were and what they were doing the

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) congratulates William Holmes Thompson from Jackson County and the Phillips family from Jennings County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Gina Sheets at the Indiana State Fair this week. The Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE – The 4th of July is a time to celebrate what the United States of America is for each one of us. Our country was born out of the desire to create a government that works for the freedom of its citizens, providing all with the ability to choose their own path. Our nation began the fight for freedom on July 4, 1776, and we have not stopped

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) has been appointed to serve on the Commission on Education, the Interim Study Committee on Common Core Educational Standards and the Military Base Planning Council. “Following my first legislative session, I am honored to be selected to three important committees” said Rep. Lucas.

STATEHOUSE – Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) joined Governor Mike Pence yesterday for a ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1338, a measure that will raise the standards and accountability for charter schools in Indiana. Rep. Lucas co-authored the legislation. “We are always aiming for higher education standards. This legislation ensures

STATEHOUSE — The 2013 legislative session has come to a finish. State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) is pleased to see three of his top priority bills become law this session: Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, SEA 32 and SEA 403. SEA 1 establishes the Indiana Secured School Fund to provide matching grants to public schools to employ school safety

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) congratulates Exegistics, from North Vernon for receiving the WorkOne Achievement Award. In a ceremony today, 12 Hoosier companies and 12 individuals were recognized for their commitment to job creation as well as utilizing WorkOne’s available resources for exceptional career development

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) congratulates the Padgett-Addelman Farm from Jennings County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Gina Sheets at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes families with farms that

STATEHOUSE — Legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) assisting Hoosier farmers was signed into law today by Gov. Pence. This is the first piece of legislation to be signed in the 2013 legislative session. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 319 was fast‐tracked through the House in order to prevent an estimated tax increase

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) supports the conservative principles that went into drafting the House Budget (HB 1001). “The House Budget puts a premium on fiscal integrity,” said Rep. Lucas. “Our prudent conservative approach to maintaining healthy reserves will protect taxpayers in the possibility of

STATEHOUSE — Senate Bill (SB) 319, sponsored by State Representative Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and cosponsored by State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour), passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday with a unanimous vote. SB 319 is the first piece of legislation to pass both houses in the 2013 legislative session. SB 319 addresses the

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and House legislators and staff wore sneakers at the Statehouse today in support of the “Suits and Sneakers” challenge to promote awareness of the fight against cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, last year 35,000 Hoosiers heard the words “you have cancer,”

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) encourages local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students ages 13 to 18 the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity. “Any student that is interested in learning about the legislative process and being a part of a

Start Date: 11/7/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/7/2012 End Time: 11:59 PM STATEHOUSE - Members of the Indiana House Republican Caucus convened today to organize and elect their leaders for the upcoming legislative session. The caucus re-elected the leadership team of Representative Brian Bosma as Speaker (R-Indianapolis), Representative Bill Friend