Sen. Merritt: Bill to Increase Outdoor Event Safety in Indiana Approved by Key Senate Committee

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2013)— House Bill 1069, sponsored by State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) to increase outdoor event safety in Indiana, today passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs by a 6-1 vote. Merritt said HB 1069 would make temporary statutes permanent, to authorize the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission [...]

Sen. Merritt Honored for Work to Combat Underage Drinking, Save Lives

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2013)— The Century Council recently honored State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) with its 2012 Leadership Award for his efforts to combat underage drinking and save young lives in Indiana. He was one of 17 legislators nationwide to be recognized. In 2012, Merritt authored Indiana’s “Lifeline Law” to encourage young Hoosiers to call [...]

Senate Update: March 1 - It's Halftime

This week, both the Senate and the House of Representatives faced legislative deadlines: Bills that didn’t pass their first chamber this week can’t move forward and become laws. Now, we’re officially at the halfway point of the 2013 legislative session. The Senate is ready to hear House bills and, likewise, the House is ready to [...]

Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) discusses his projections for the 2013 legislative session.  

Start Date:  6/18/2013  Start Time:  12:00 AM End Date:  6/18/2013  End Time:  11:59 PM STATEHOUSE (June 18, 2013) — Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) has appointed State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) as chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee and co-chair of the Regulatory Flexibility Committee for 2013. “I am eager [...]