http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org Indiana Senate Majority Campaign Committee Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:49:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2010) - Beginning July 1, 2010, drunken drivers will face stiffer penalties thanks to legislation authored by State Sen. Allen Paul (R-Richmond) and recently signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels. Senate Enrolled Act 71, known by many supporters as Drew's Law, changes Indiana's existing involuntary manslaughter laws ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/17/sen-paul-governor-signs-drews-bill-into-law/ STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2010) - State Sen. Ryan Mishler's bill addressing problems of too many licensing boards and too few protections for consumers is on its way to the governor's desk. Mishler (R-Bremen) said the governor's signature would culminate a three-year journey for the legislation- which provides several benefits for consumers ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/17/mishlers-bill-on-professional-licensing-will-protect-hoosier-consumers-make-operations-more-efficient/ Office of Energy Development to award grants for cleaner energy technologies STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2010) - State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) said the Indiana Office of Energy Development is offering new grants to help Hoosier businesses upgrade to cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy technologies. "Beginning this month, businesses with less than ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/17/45-million-in-energy-grants-to-benefit-indiana-small-businesses/ STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2010) - State Sen. Jim Merritt said today he's asked Gov. Mitch Daniels to do what lawmakers ultimately could not during the recently concluded legislative session - push for progress on the issue of net metering. Net metering would provide homeowners, schools and businesses greater financial incentives to ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/17/sen-merritt-asks-governor-to-intervene-on-net-metering-issue/ STATEHOUSE (March 13, 2010) - State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) voted in favor of compromised language in legislation aimed at stabilizing Indiana's agricultural property assessments, a process farmers believe is currently unfair. Senate lawmakers voted 50-0 in support of Senate Enrolled Act 396, sending the measure to Gov. Mitch Daniels for ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/15/sen-leising-bill-aimed-at-stabilizing-agricultural-property-assessments-on-its-way-to-the-governor/ Bill strengthens penalties for fleeing offenders, Impaired drivers who cause death of law enforcement animals STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2010) - An offender who causes the death of a law enforcement officer while fleeing police and someone under the influence who kills a law enforcement animal could soon face tougher penalties under ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/12/officer-szubas-law-goes-to-governor/ STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2010) - Colleagues joined State Sen. John Waterman in urging President Barack Obama to reconsider modified rules of engagement in Afghanistan that could endanger U.S. troops. Waterman (R-Shelburn) authored a resolution asking the Obama administration to re-evaluate the combat guidelines recently ordered by U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal. According to ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/12/waterman-senate-colleagues-urge-obama-to-ease-combat-restrictions-for-us-troops/ Senate Bill 309 Could Soon Become Indiana Law STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2009) - A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) designed to give school corporations more financial flexibility and local control is on its way to the governor's office. Members of the House of Representatives voted 94-1 today in final ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/10/altings-bill-helps-schools-avoid-additional-expense-allows-for-local-decision-making/ STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2010) - State Sen. John Waterman's bill designed to ease the burden on overcrowded prisons won final approval from Senate lawmakers today by a vote of 48-0. Senate Bill 415 - which offers long term, rehabilitated non-violent offenders an earlier opportunity for parole - will now be sent ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/watermans-bill-addressing-overcrowded-prisons-could-soon-become-law/ Auburn lawmaker says compromise benefits students, education community STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2010) - Senate and House lawmakers reached a compromise today on legislation benefiting Advanced Placement (AP) students and the higher education community, according to State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn). House Enrolled Act 1135 requires Indiana's public colleges and universities to exempt ... http://www.indsenaterepublicans.org/2010/03/09/kruse-governor-to-consider-ap-exam-credit-bill/