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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana General Assembly sets joint convention to receive Governor's State of the State address on January 14, 2026
Last action · January 14, 2026: Returned to the SenateSponsors: Rodric Bray and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Indiana Senate and House of Representatives will convene in a at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the House Chamber to receive the Governor's State of the State message.
Sets the official legislative schedule for the Governor's annual address to lawmakers and the public as required by the state constitution.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
members of the Senate
Senators must attend the scheduled joint convention in the House Chamber.
members of the House of Representatives
Representatives must attend the scheduled joint convention in their chamber.
Key Facts
- The Indiana Senate and House of Representatives will hold a joint convention on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
- The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
- The joint convention will take place in the Chamber of the House of Representatives.
- The purpose of the convention is to receive the Governor's message on the State of the State in compliance with Article 5, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.
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Procedural history
7 actions- Jan 14, 2026HouseReturned to the Senate
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedFirst reading: adopted
- Jan 12, 2026SenateReferred to the House
- Jan 12, 2026SenateCosponsor: Representative GiaQuinta
- Jan 12, 2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Huston
- Jan 12, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst reading: adopted voice vote
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- Jan 12, 2026SenateAuthored by Senators Bray, Yoder
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