STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2019) — Longstanding Shelby County businesses recently received the Governor’s Half Century or Century Business Award, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) (front row, podium) recognizes members of the Morristown High School boys’ basketball team Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Statehouse. The team was presented a resolution from the General Assembly honoring their 2018 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class A state championship win. The Yellow Jackets defeated Southwood High School 89-60, and set 10 Class A finals records on the way to their first state championship.

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2019) — Local Lawmakers honored members of the New Palestine High School football team and girls’ softball team at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2019) — The Indiana House of Representatives voted in support of State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) legislation that would allow contracts for gestational surrogacy.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2018) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) encourages students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2018) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Shelby County Courthouse presented Ray and Janet Morefield with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proclamation declaring September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — The Weintraut Farm was recognized Friday at the Indiana State Fair for being in operation for 127 years, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) and State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg).

STATEHOUSE (July 27, 2018) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2018) — State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) was recently selected to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, which will examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (June 12, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Education on Tuesday awarded Southwestern High School for student success on AP exams for the 2016-2017 school year, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville). During the 2018 Indiana AP Recognition Ceremony, the DOE and College Board recognized more than 70 schools for having 25

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2018) — Several students in Bartholomew, Hancock and Shelby counties planning to pursue a career in education were selected to receive the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville). Eberhart, who supported legislation creating this scholarship program, said the scholarship

STATEHOUSE (March 2, 2018) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Eberhart on the House floor during the legislative session: Connor Arnett, from Shelbyville, attends Shelbyville Middle

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2018) — The Indiana House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a legislative proposal co-authored by State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) that would allow for the production and processing of industrial hemp in Indiana. “This proposal would allow the production, possession, study, marketing and selling of industrial

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2018) — Applications are open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville). Pages have an opportunity to join Eberhart during the legislative session and tour the governor’s office, the Indiana Supreme

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 19, 2017) – Applications to intern with the Indiana House Republicans during the 2018 legislative session are due Oct. 31, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2017) – Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

This year, on Saturday, Sept. 23, the nation will celebrate the 45th National Hunting and Fishing Day. This day recognizes the heritage and tradition of hunting and angling, as well as the historical and current contributions supporting sound, science-based fish and wildlife conservation.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 30, 2017) – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2017) – “Shelbyville is a great community in a prime location for industry growth with capable Hoosiers ready to get to work. Kimura Foundry America is a perfect fit as they join other global manufacturing companies that already call Shelbyville home.

STATEHOUSE (July 20, 2017) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is asking Hoosier employers to help identify duplicative or redundant state reporting requirements using a new online portal.

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2017) – “If anyone has driven on our interstates lately, they will understand why it was vital for the General Assembly to enact a comprehensive plan dedicated to improving our state’s infrastructure.

STATEHOUSE (July 6, 2017) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) was recently named to four summer study committees that will examine assigned topics, gather testimonies and recommend potential legislation.

STATEHOUSE (April 27, 2017) — State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2017) — State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) bill that would allow protective orders to double as handgun permits in domestic violence situations could soon be law. 

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) — State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) bill allowing for the establishment of  a Shelby County magistrate could soon be law. 

STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2017) — State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) and State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) today honored a locally owned family farm for being in operation for more than 150 years. 

STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2017) – The Indiana Senate today voted in support of a bill co-authored by State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) exempting long-serving law enforcement officials from lifetime handgun permit fees. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2017) – The House of Representatives Monday voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) bill that would allow for the appointment of a full-time magistrate in Shelby County. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2017) – The Indiana House of Representatives today voted 90-7 in favor of a bill co-authored by State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) that would allow law enforcement officials to obtain  a lifetime handgun permit free of charge after 20 years of service. 

This year, I am bringing legislation before the General Assembly that could have a great economic impact on our community and state. I’ve authored a bill that would allow for Indiana Grand Racing and Casino and Hoosier Park Racing and Casino to offer live table games.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2017) –  The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today voted in support of State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) legislative proposal that would allow for the appointment of a full-time magistrate in Shelby County. 

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) was recently reappointed to serve as chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 14, 2016) – The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Teacher Scholarship, paying $7,500 per year for students pursuing a career in education, is Dec. 31, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) joined fellow legislators at the Statehouse today for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) announced the launch of a new scholarship program designed to incentivize top-performing high school students to pursue a career teaching in Indiana’s classrooms.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 30, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) 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 (Aug. 24, 2016) – Local communities received state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 12, 2016) – The Raisner-Wood Family Farm was recognized on Friday with a Hoosier Homestead award for 100 years of family farm ownership, according to State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville).

STATEHOUSE (June 23, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) will be serving on the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. 

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed the following student pages to the Statehouse: 

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2016) – A bill sponsored by State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) that increases penalties for child exploitation could soon become law in Indiana.  

The outbreak of heroin abuse in Indiana is wreaking havoc on our communities. Just this week, Bartholomew County experienced three suspected heroin overdoses. One of them was fatal. Last year alone, there were 21 people booked into the Bartholomew County jail on heroin drug charges. Only three months into 2016, deputies are already on track to arrest twice as many heroin offenders. In 2014, 170 Hoosiers were killed from heroin-overdose related instances. One overdose is one too many, and legislators are currently working to combat this drug epidemic. 

STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart’s (R-Shelbyville) bill that would allow Sunday carryout sales of alcohol during the 100^th running of the Indianapolis 500 passed the House today with a vote of 89-6. 

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed the following student page to the Statehouse: 

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 25, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) welcomed students from Cumberland Elementary School to a Natural Resources Committee hearing at the Statehouse, where they shared a presentation on why the firefly should become the official state insect. 

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 26, 2016) – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) congratulates Indiana State Parks on its 100th birthday.

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2016) – State Rep. Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette) announced that students from Cumberland Elementary will be sharing their presentation on why the firefly should become the official state insect of Indiana on Monday. “After speaking with the students from Cumberland Elementary about their wish to make the Firefly our

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) has been appointed to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. He will also serve on the Military Base Planning Council and the Indiana White River State Park Development Commission. "Interim study committees play a vital role in the legislative

STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) to increase the availability of epinephrine for different entities across Indiana was signed into law by the governor. House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1454 allows health care providers, with prescriptive authority, to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine to a business,

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee the rights of Hoosiers to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife. Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 2 passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday by a vote of 81-12. The question will now go on the ballot in November 2016 for

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) authored a bill to increase the availability of epinephrine for different entities across Indiana. Tuesday, the bill passed unanimously out of the Senate and will now be sent to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. House Bill (HB) 1454 will allow a health care provider, with

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) congratulates the J. William Fear family from Bartholomew County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann at the Indiana Statehouse. The Hoosier Homestead Award Program recognizes farming families who have owned and operated the

STATEHOUSE – State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) has authored a bill to increase the availability of epinephrine for different entities across Indiana. Tuesday, the bill was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives and will now go to the Senate for further consideration and debate. House Bill (HB) 1454 will allow a health

EDITOR’S NOTE — Please include the following statement from State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) in your coverage of Governor Pence’s State of the State address: STATEHOUSE – “While each representative has their own legislation they want to see passed into law, the one responsibility that we all have this session

Start Date: 12/4/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 12/4/2014 STATEHOUSE — House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced standing committee assignments for the 119th General Assembly. Standing committee assignments are made biennially after each election. State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) has been reappointed to serve as

Start Date: 8/5/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 8/5/2014 STATEHOUSE - State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) congratulates the Hendrickson, Klipsch, Capper and Kalkwarf family of Bartholomew County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The awards were presented by Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State

Start Date: 4/3/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 4/3/2014 STATEHOUSE — Legislation sponsored by State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) to help provide for children who have serious disabilities was signed into law by Governor Pence. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 397 requires the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning to reimburse for a

Start Date: 3/27/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 3/27/2014 STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) congratulates the Kuntz Farm of Shelby County for receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Agriculture Director Ted McKinney presented the award at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday. The Hoosier

Start Date: 3/13/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 3/13/2014 STATEHOUSE – “It was just ten weeks ago that we kicked off the 2014 legislative session with the unveiling of the House Republican agenda. Our goals were lofty, but in the end, this session was a resounding success. “I am particularly proud of our work to put a stop to

Start Date: 3/3/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 3/3/2014State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) has sponsored a piece of legislation to help provide for children who have serious disabilities. The bill passed the House today by a vote of 97-0. Senate Bill (SB) 397 compels Medicaid to provide reimbursement for specialized wheelchairs for

Start Date: 2/4/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 2/4/2014 State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) has authored a bill addressing several issues in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). House Bill (HB) 1307 passed the House today by a vote of 95-0. “As chairman of the committee on Natural Resources, I carried this

Start Date: 1/14/2014 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 1/14/2014 “The governor’s dedication to boosting the Indiana economy and promoting job creation is both notable and praiseworthy. Indiana has maintained a balanced budget and AAA credit-rating at a time when many states are crippled by debt. This does not mean however that

Start Date: 11/19/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 11/19/2013 End Time: 11:59 PM STATEHOUSE — State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) 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.

Start Date: 4/29/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 4/29/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMRep. Eberhart: Legislation passed this session will benefit HoosiersSTATEHOUSE— The 2013 legislative session has come to a finish. Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is pleased to see two of his bills become law this session: Senate Enrolled Acts (SEA) 5 and 609.

Start Date: 4/26/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 4/26/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMHouse Republican Legislative Priorities AchievedSession brings largest tax cut to Hoosiers in the history of Ind. STATEHOUSE – Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is pleased that the Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced

Start Date: 4/15/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 4/15/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMStudent receives prestigious award at the Statehouse STATEHOUSE – State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) congratulates Hannah M. Wallien from Shelbyville for receiving the 2013 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship today. The award recognizes high school

Start Date: 4/12/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 4/12/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMRep. Sean Eberhart: RACINO IMPROVEMENTS WOULD MEAN JOBS FOR INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS – A bipartisan group of Indiana lawmakers joined forces today to announce that they would pursue a change in state law that would enable the state’s two racinos to offer live table

Start Date: 4/10/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 4/10/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMSB 5 will change the lien requirements of hospitals STATEHOUSE —Senate Bill (SB) 5 passed out of the Indiana House today with a 65-28 vote. SB 5, co-sponsored by Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville), would provide protection for Hoosier patients who are victims of

Start Date: 2/25/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 2/25/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMThe House Budget supports Indiana jobs and economic development STATEHOUSE — Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) supported House Bill 1001, Indiana’s biennial budget for 2014-2015, today. The budget has a strong focus on high quality job growth, bridging the skills

Start Date: 1/15/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PM End Date: 1/15/2013 End Time: 12:00 PM Rep. Sean Eberhart introduces bill to revise Indiana’s Education Credit Law for sexual and violent offenders STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is carrying a House Bill 1249 during the 2013 legislative session to revise

Start Date: 1/15/2013 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 1/16/2013 End Time: 11:59 PMRep. Sean Eberhart introduces bill to revise Indiana’s Education Credit Law for sexual and violent offenders STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is carrying a House Bill 1249 during the 2013 legislative session to revise Indiana’s education

Start Date: 1/4/2013 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 1/4/2013 End Time: 12:00 PMHouse Page Program now accepting pages for 2013 session STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students who are 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse

Start Date: 12/3/2012 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 12/3/2012 End Time: 1:00 PMRep. Eberhart to Chair Natural Resources Committee STATEHOUSE— House Republican Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) has announced committee members for the Indiana House Republican caucus. Committee chairmen are selected biennially by the majority party after each

Start Date: 11/20/2012 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Date: 11/20/2012 End Time: 3:00 PM Rep. Eberhart to focus on Jobs and Education 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

Start Date: 7/10/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AM End Date: 7/11/2012 End Time: 11:59 PM Rep. Eberhart recognized as “pro-jobs” legislator STATEHOUSE – The annual Legislative Vote Analysis completed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce ranked Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) as having one of the strongest pro-jobs and pro-economy

Start Date: 5/3/2012 All DayEnd Date: 5/3/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Rep. Eberhart: Criminal sentencing under review STATEHOUSE — In light of the recent news concerning the early release of two convicted sex offenders, Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is calling for a review of the criminal sentencing process. “The public fully

Start Date: 4/23/2012End Date: 4/23/2012 Bartholomew County California company coming to Columbus This year, my top priority has been to make Indiana the most business- and taxpayer-friendly state in the nation. Recent economic development policies are resulting in Hoosier companies expanding within our borders, in addition to attracting out-of-state

Start Date: 4/12/2012End Date: 4/12/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Homestead Verification Form Since 2010, Hoosiers have received an extra sheet of pink paper with their property tax bill or statement. The extra form is a result of legislation enacted in 2009 through House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1344. This law requires tax statements to include a form

Start Date: 3/16/2012End Date: 3/16/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Reps. Frye & Eberhart Protect the Innocent STATEHOUSE - Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) authored and Rep. Sean Eberhart co-authored House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1080, which was signed into law by the governor Thursday. The legislation imposes stricter penalties against sexual

Start Date: 3/1/2012End Date: 3/1/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Rep. Eberhart Supports Citizens’ Rights, Protects Police STATEHOUSE — Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) voted for Senate Bill (SB) 1 today, which passed out of the House by a vote of 74 to 24. This legislation seeks to provide a remedy to the Indiana Supreme Court’s

Start Date: 2/27/2012End Date: 2/27/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Seventh grade students recognized for energy conservation STATEHOUSE—Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) recognized four seventh graders, their parents and their teacher, Miss Susan Baute, on the House floor today for their work on an extracurricular science project that saves

Start Date: 2/14/2012End Date: 2/14/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County Rep. Eberhart honors Super Bowl Host Committee STATEHOUSE—Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) along with his colleagues in the Indiana House of Representatives took time today to honor members of the 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee and the City of Indianapolis for their efforts

Start Date: 1/5/2012End Date: 1/5/2012 Bartholomew County Shelby County House Democrats silence Hoosier voicesNo Show on First Day of Work STATEHOUSE – Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) and his House Republican colleagues came ready to get back to work, however the majority of the House Democrats did not show up to do the work of the people. The

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Start Date: 4/12/2011 All DayEnd Date: 4/12/2011 Current firearm laws limit Indiana firearm dealers to only sell firearms to individuals who reside in the neighboring states of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. This legislation brings Indiana state law in line with federal firearm laws and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. If

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Start Date: 4/6/2011 All DayEnd Date: 4/6/2011 The legislation did exempt some facilities, including certain schools and government buildings. However, since its passage, lawmakers have been contacted by constituents, detailing complaints that public and private companies were requiring employees to disclose information about whether the employee owns,

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Start Date: 3/12/2010 All DayEnd Date: 3/12/2010"Schools should be given the flexibility they need during these tough economic times," said Rep. Eberhart. "All options must be considered to help schools continue to provide the level of education our students deserve. Declining revenues are affecting all parts of our state, and giving school corporations the

Start Date: 2/5/2010 All DayEnd Date: 2/5/2010Eberhart Meets with Local Students at Statehouse STATEHOUSE-Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) today met with a two groups of fourth graders (approximately 100 students) from Shelbyville's Hendricks Elementary at the Statehouse. Rep. Eberhart greeted the students in the House Chamber to discuss his role as a

Start Date: 2/4/2010 All DayEnd Date: 2/4/2010 Our Schools Deserve Better: $297M vs $62M On Tuesday this week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1367, a measure that among many things, attempts to help schools across the state by allowing them more flexibility in the use of state funds. As revenues have fallen sharply, schools, an

Start Date: 1/21/2010 All DayEnd Date: 1/21/2010Eberhart Meets with Local Students at Statehouse STATEHOUSE-Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) today met with a group of fourth graders from Coulston Elementary at the Statehouse. Rep. Eberhart discussed his daily duties as a legislator to the group of approximately 100 students. The students were able to ask

Start Date: 1/20/2010 All DayEnd Date: 1/20/2010STATEHOUSE-Please include the following statement from Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) in your coverage of Governor Daniels' State of the State address: "I do believe the governor's on the right track," said Rep. Eberhart. "What he said tonight was just what we needed to hear. We need to focus on job

Start Date: 1/14/2010 All DayEnd Date: 1/14/2010Eberhart Votes to Protect Gun Owner Privacy STATEHOUSE-Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) today voted in support of legislation affirming Hoosier gun owners' rights to confidentiality when obtaining a license for a firearm. House Bill 1068 passed the House Natural Resource Committee by a vote of 12-0. "I will

Start Date: 1/12/2010 All DayEnd Date: 1/12/2010 Constitutional Property Tax Caps Pass House, Advance to Senate STATEHOUSE-Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) released the following statement today in response to the passage of HJR1, the constitutional amendment to permanently cap homeowner's property taxes. The measure passed the House by a

Start Date: 6/30/2009 All DayEnd Date: 6/30/2009(STATEHOUSE)-Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) offered the following statement about today's passage of House Bill 1001, the state budget: "Although not ideal, the budget is reasonably balanced and preserves the majority of the state's surplus," said Rep. Eberhart. "And, most important, the budget does not

Start Date: 5/13/2009 All DayEnd Date: 5/13/2009Rep. Eberhart: Woodrow Wilson Fellows Will Address Math, Science Deficit in High-Need SchoolsSTATEHOUSE - State Rep. Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) announced today that a Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship have been awarded to a resident of District 57. The 59 new teaching fellows begin work this summer on

Start Date: 4/30/2009 All DayEnd Date: 4/30/2009Please include the following statement from Rep. Eberhart in your coverage of legislative action on these issues:State budget "It was critical for us to pass a budget that wisely spent taxpayer money to keep the state fiscally sound and to focus on creating jobs for unemployed Hoosiers," said Rep. Eberhart.

Start Date: 3/24/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/24/2009 "I felt truly honored to take part in today's ceremonies," said Rep. Cherry. "Giving praise to the friends and families of fallen Hoosier soldiers was a great honor. I have the utmost respect for all soldiers that serve and lead this great country, and I share my deepest condolences to these families for

Start Date: 3/19/2009 All DayEnd Date: 3/19/2009STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2009) - Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) would like to make Hoosiers aware that the Indiana Department of Workforce Development today announced that those who have exhausted their state and federal unemployment benefits, may be eligible for an additional 13 weeks of unemployment

Start Date: 2/20/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/20/2009 "I really wish we could have had input on the budget, but the House majority wasn't interested in our ideas. "I feel it is critical that we do not spend any of the reserve funds. Unfortunately, the bill spends a substantial amount of our surplus even though we may have yet to see the worst of this recession.

Start Date: 2/17/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/17/2009(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 17, 2009 - Under a bill passed Monday by the Indiana House, many gift card recipients will not have to worry about their cards expiring before they use them. House Bill 1529, authored by Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville), says that retailers would no longer be allowed to issue a gift card

Start Date: 2/3/2009 All DayEnd Date: 2/3/2009(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 3, 2009 - The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed an amendment to House Bill 1285 that gives more flexibility to how gaming revenue may be spent in Shelby County. The amendment, offered by Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) allows the creation of a separate account

Start Date: 1/30/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/30/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 30, 2009 - House Bill 1656 is a bill that defies logic and jeopardizes hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to provide jobs for Hoosiers, state Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-LaPorte) said today. Rep. Everhart said he opposes HB 1656 because it could cost Indiana $700 million in federal

Start Date: 1/26/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/26/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 26, 2009 - State Reps. Tom Dermody (R-LaPorte) and Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) have announced the filing of House Bill 1488, a bill that requires state agencies to verify the lawful presence in the United States of certain individuals who apply for public benefits. In addition, employers

Start Date: 1/13/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/13/2009State Rep. Tim Brown offered the following statement in response to Gov. Mitch Daniels' State of the State address:"Gov. Daniels's speech tonight demonstrates he is aware 2009 is going to present Hoosiers with challenges. Fiscal responsibility will be paramount, and making wise decisions, such as capping

Start Date: 1/13/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/13/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 13, 2009 - State Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) is offering opportunities for area students who are interested in serving as single-day pages in the Indiana House of Representatives. By serving as a House page, students are given a unique opportunity to view and participate in the

Start Date: 1/7/2009 All DayEnd Date: 1/7/2009(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 7, 2009 - Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville), along with his House colleagues, opened the 2009 session of the Indiana General Assembly today at the Statehouse. Rep. Eberhart starts the session with a number of goals that aim to control government spending and maintain high-quality services to

Start Date: 11/18/2008 All DayEnd Date: 11/18/2008(STATEHOUSE) Nov. 18, 2008 - Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) was sworn in today as a member of the 116th General Assembly during the legislature's Organization Day. Rep. Eberhart has represented District 57 since 2006.Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. presided over the swearing-in of the

Start Date: 2/28/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/28/2008Rep. Eberhart on SJR 1: "It is ridiculous to base our property taxes on household income. The sponsor of the legislation cannot even explain how the system would work. Additionally, it would make everyone's personal income public knowledge." Rep. Eberhart on SB 345: "This is at least a start to address a very

Start Date: 2/21/2008 All DayEnd Date: 2/21/2008(STATEHOUSE) Feb. 21, 2008 - House Republicans were disappointed Thursday because the majority Democrats unreasonably denied them the opportunity to add amendments to Senate Bill 345, which contained measures dealing with incorrect classification of employees. House Democrats, who hold a 51-49 majority,

Start Date: 1/15/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/15/2008 Rep. Eberhart's bill would require the state police to work with the federal government, increasing the state's ability to combat illegal immigration in Indiana. It would also require the state police to apply for federal grants to help fund enforcement action against illegal immigrants. Using fake

Start Date: 1/8/2008 All DayEnd Date: 1/8/2008(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 8, 2008 - Today, Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville), along with House colleagues, opened the 2008 session of the Indiana General Assembly at the Statehouse. Rep. Eberhart starts the session with a number of goals to improve the lives of Hoosier families. "First and foremost this session, I

Start Date: 12/17/2007 All DayEnd Date: 12/17/2007-30- Rep. Eberhart encourages local constituents to contact him with questions or concerns through e-mail at h57@in.gov, or by calling the Statehouse toll-free at 1-800-382-9841. It is also possible to write him at 200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Start Date: 11/20/2007 All DayEnd Date: 11/20/2007 "We will work in a bipartisan manner to create property tax relief that helps all Hoosiers," said Rep. Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville). "Our taxing system has gotten out of control and the Band-Aid fixes have proven not to work. We need a complete overhaul of the structure of government and what entities

Start Date: 7/12/2007 All DayEnd Date: 7/12/2007 "It is unrealistic to expect people to be able to pay such a high increase," said Eberhart. "The increases most have or will receive this year, along with massive increases in the last four years, have made property taxes unbearable for many. The state cannot allow it to continue." Eberhart and other House

Start Date: 4/30/2007 All DayEnd Date: 4/30/2007(Statehouse) April 29, 2007- Late tonight, State Representative Sean Eberhart (R-Shelbyville) and the Indiana General Assembly completed the 2007 legislative session. House Enrolled Act 1835, the Horse Track Support Bill, House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, the state budget, and HEA 1678, the Healthy Hoosier Plan,