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Long: Senate Completes Productive First Half of Session

Last updated on Thursday, March 2, 2017

(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) Tuesday marked the halfway point of the 2017 legislative session, noting several important initiatives that have passed the Senate during the last two months.

"We set out at the beginning of this session to build on our state's positive momentum," Long said. "We have made great progress toward that goal, passing legislation that will benefit our state in a variety of ways, including improved education and workforce development efforts, continued fiscal responsibility and expanded efforts to combat illegal drug use."

Some of the issues addressed by the Senate during the first half of session include:

Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment (SJR 7)

Improving Career and Technical Education (SB 198) Fighting the opioid-abuse epidemic

The Senate approved multiple bills that will attack the opioid-abuse epidemic with prevention, enforcement and treatment.

Responsible expansion of Indiana's pre-K pilot (SB 276)

Protecting children in school (SB 34) Supporting Hoosier veterans (SB 517) Fixing Indiana's vaping laws (SB 1) Upholding the rule of law on college campuses (SB 423) "As we head into the second half of session, the Senate looks forward to taking up legislation to craft the state's next two-year budget and establish a long-term road funding plan to support our growing economy," Long said. "I expect it to be a fast-paced and productive conclusion to this year's session." All bills that have passed the Senate will now go to the House of Representatives for further consideration. By law, the General Assembly must conclude the 2017 session no later than April 29.

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