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Week in photos: At the Statehouse January 23rd – 27th
Published January 27, 2012 Photos , Senate Democratic Caucus , Senator Arnold , Senator Breaux , Senator Broden , Senator Hume , Senator Lanane , Senator Mrvan , Senator Randolph , Senator Rogers , Senator Simpson , Senator Skinner , Senator Tallian , Senator Taylor , Senator Young , Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Indiana General Assembly 2012, NAACP, right to work, Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson, Senator Earline Rogers, Senator Jean Breaux, Senator Lonnie Randolph, Senator Mrvan, Senator Richard Young, Senator Tim Lanane, Senator Tim Skinner, State Senator Jim Arnold, State Senator Karen Tallian, state senator lindel hume, The Sherriffs' Association
Wapahani High School girls volleyball team recognized
Published January 26, 2012 Senator Lanane , Video Leave a CommentTags: 2011 Indiana High School Girls Volleyball, Senator Lanane, Wapahani Girls Volleyball
State Senator Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) introduced Senate Resolution (SR) 17 during Thursday’s session, a resolution to honor the girls volleyball team of Wapahani High School, winners of the 2011 Indiana High School Association Class 2A Girls’ State Volleyball Championship. The team defeated 14-time state champion Muncie Burris High School in the Sectional tournament in November.
Members of the team and the coaching staff visited the Statehouse where they were recognized on the Senate floor for their achievement.
Release: Senate Democrats call rush process for ‘Right to Work’ a mockery
Published January 26, 2012 Press Release , Senate Democratic Caucus , Senator Simpson ClosedTags: labor unions, Middle Class, right to work, Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson, Super Bowl
Emergency passage only done in hopes of avoiding embarrassment during Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS—Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson (D-Ellettsville) released the following statement on behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus in response to today’s announcement that the House-passed version of the contentious “Right to Work” bill, House Bill 1001, will be heard in the Senate next week.
“We learned today that the Senate Republican leadership has again changed the Senate schedule, this time to accommodate the fabricated emergency of ‘Right to Work.’ This schedule is not driven by principle or the will of the people, but by political fears that public outcry during the Super Bowl will embarrass those forcing this agenda on our state.
“This session has been a series of ‘say one thing, do another.’ First they say we will follow the traditional legislative process with this legislation, and then they push this bill through committees without amendments. They continue to say they aren’t fast-tracking ‘Right to Work,’ but then they make plans to hold a special committee hearing on Monday at 9 a.m. Senator Long had announced no session was to be held on Wednesday, February 1, and now we’re holding session on that day solely to get this bill to the governor before the Super Bowl.
“We oppose ‘Right to Work.’ We oppose yet another attack on hard-working, middle class Hoosiers. And we oppose this mockery of the legislative process.”
For more information on Sen. Simpson, her legislative agenda or other State Senate business call 1-800-382-9467 or visit www.SenateDemocrats.IN.gov.
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Sen. Lanane honors Wapahani Girls Volleyball team
Published January 26, 2012 Senator Lanane , Video ClosedTags: Indiana High School Girls Volleyball, lanane-audio-video, Senator Lanane, Wapahani Girls Volleyball
Sen. Simpson relays the latest “Right to Work” legislation update
Published January 26, 2012 Senator Simpson , Video ClosedTags: 2011 legislation, right to work, Senator Simpson, simpson-audio-video
Sen. Arnold details status of balanced school calendar, session
Published January 26, 2012 Senator Simpson , Video ClosedTags: 2011 legislation, Arnold-audio-video, Indiana General Assembly, Superbowl
Mid-session review of Senate bills
Published January 26, 2012 Committees: Senate , Legislation , Senate Democratic Caucus , Senator Arnold , Senator Lanane , Senator Rogers , Senator Simpson ClosedTags: 2011 legislation, Hoosier Youth Advocacy, Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Senate, Indiana Senate Democrats, Indiana State Fair, K-12 education, local government, right to work
Committee agendas in both chambers have been packed with bills awaiting initial hearings as lawmakers worked through mid-session committee deadlines. Senate bills not making it through the Senate committee process as of Friday, January 27, are considered dead for this session. Approved measures advance to the House and Senate floors where legislators have until Feb. 1 to vote on bills introduced in their respective chambers. Approved Senate bills will advance to the House for its consideration and House-passed initiatives will be under Senate review as of Feb. 6. Bills must pass both chambers before going to the governor for possible signature into law.
Many Senate proposals have gained committee approval and are moving through the process. This brief summary highlights some of the action taken by the Senate thus far.
Hume discusses why Right to Work shouldn’t be a priority
Published January 26, 2012 Legislation , Senator Hume , Video ClosedTags: hume-audio-video, Indiana House Democrats, right to work, state senator lindel hume, Walkout
State Senator Lindel Hume (D-Princeton) explains why the House Democrats have walked out and how the ball is in the Republican’s court to conduct the People’s business.
Sen. Tallian explains status of marijuana legislation
Published January 26, 2012 Legislation , Senator Tallian , Video ClosedTags: 2011 legislation, 2011 legislative session, marijuana, marijuana reform, Senator Tallian, tallian-audio-video
Arnold resolution honors Indiana Sheriffs’ Association
Published January 24, 2012 Audio , Photos , Senator Arnold Leave a CommentTags: Arnold-audio-video, Indiana Sheriff's Association, State Senator Jim Arnold
On Tuesday, State Senator Jim Arnold (D-LaPorte) offered a resolution in the Indiana Senate honoring the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Senate Resolution 19 recognizes the association for its valuable contribution to both those in law enforcement and the citizens of Indiana.
The Sheriffs’ Association has served as a platform to promote better communication between sheriffs and other law enforcement personnel since its establishment in 1930. In 1977, the association shifted its focus toward providing education and training to department personnel and was incorporated as a non-profit.
Arnold has a special connection with the association, having served 36 years in law enforcement and retiring as the LaPorte County Sheriff in 2007. During his 32 years with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, Arnold served as a Deputy, Sergeant, Captain and Chief Deputy before being elected as Sheriff in 1999.
SEN. ARNOLD: “I’d like to pay special tribute to my brothers and sisters from the Sheriff’s departments across the state of Indiana…”
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The resolution was unanimously adopted and all members of the Senate joined Arnold as co-authors to the proposal.



