Sen. Banks: Bill to improve teacher preparation moves to Governor’s desk
State Sen. Jim Banks' (R-Columbia City) legislation to improve teacher preparation programs cleared its final passage in the Senate today.
Sen. Banks: House Approves Higher Education Transparency Bill
A bill by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to increase transparency in higher education passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 74-18.
Sen. Banks: Higher Education Reform Bills Move to Governor’s Desk
Two bills authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to make higher education more affordable for Hoosiers cleared final passage in the Senate today and move to Gov. Pence's desk for signature.
Sen. Banks: Disabled Vets License Plate Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to expand eligibility for a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate recently passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 92-2.
AFP: Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee right to continue studying transit bill
The Indiana Chapter of Americans for Prosperity today praised the State Senate's Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee for sending the mass transit bill to study committee.
Sen. Banks: House approves legislation to Reduce Veterans’ College Costs
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to reduce veterans' college costs passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93-0. Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) is its sponsor.
Indiana Senate passes legislation to improve college affordability
Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to improve college affordability and efficiency passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote.
Sen. Banks: Senate approves legislation to preserve constitutional rights
Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) to protect the constitutional rights of Hoosiers passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 31-17.
Sen. Banks: Senate approves higher education reform
Three higher education reform bills authored by State Sen. Jim Banks passed the Senate today.
Veterans’ college costs reduction passed by State Senate
Legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks to reduce veterans' college costs passed the Senate today by a unanimous vote.