Sen. Michael Crider

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 35) formally recognizes National Engineers Week through a symbolic gesture by the Senate. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of National Engineers Week, a national observance celebrating engineering achievements. It was introduced and adopted by voice vote with broad co-sponsorship.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 49) is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Senator Andrea Hunley for her service upon her retirement. It was adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 16, 2026, with multiple senators coauthoring the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or constituents. The resolution serves solely to recognize Senator Hunley's contributions to the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Cindy Hoye for her service to the Indiana State Fair Commission. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Porter and Sen. Leising, passed its first reading, and was referred to the Senate. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses legislative appreciation without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summarySR 45 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Senator Greg Gordon for his service upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals; it solely serves as a formal tribute to his legislative career. The resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted by the Indiana Senate on February 12, 2026.

Maddy summarySR 21 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents; it is purely symbolic, expressing recognition of this historical milestone. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 12, 2026, with 39 senators added as coauthors.

Maddy summarySR 44 is a Senate Resolution honoring Senator Eric Bassler for his service upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. It formally recognizes his contributions through a unanimous Senate adoption. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is a ceremonial tribute to a retiring legislator. The resolution passed on February 12, 2026, with Senator Bassler among the co-authors.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 46) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Diane Masariu Carter. It formally recognizes her contributions but does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution has no direct effect on legislation or the public, as it solely serves to express appreciation through a formal Senate gesture. It was introduced and adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2026.

Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana. Specifies that the provision of emergency medical services is an essential purpose of political subdivisions. Requires the county commissioners of each county to: (1) identify areas that are unserved by emergency ambulance services; and (2) provide emergency ambulance services to those areas by establishing a county emergency ambulance service, contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit provider of emergency ambulance services, or by any other available means. Allows a governing body to opt out of the requirement to provide emergency ambulance services to unserved areas in certain cases. Provides that a county governing body that opts out of the provision of emergency ambulance services is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from a lack of emergency ambulance services in an area of the county.

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team on their 2025-2026 College Football Playoff National Championship title and historic 16-0 undefeated season.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 2026 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly.