Indiana Senate honors retiring Senator Andy Zay for his legislative service

Original title: Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.

Last action · February 16, 2026: Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthorsSponsors: Brian Buchanan and 49 others

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What This Bill Does

The Indiana Senate formally honors Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the legislature, recognizing his decade of service representing Senate District 17 and his appointment to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record through a commemorative commendation; no funding, statutory, or service changes are enacted.

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Andy Zay

Senator Andy Zay is formally recognized and commended by the Indiana Senate upon his retirement.

Key Facts

The Indiana Senate adopted a resolution honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the chamber.
Senator Zay has represented Senate District 17, which includes Grant, Huntington, and Wabash counties, since being elected in 2016.
During his tenure, Senator Zay authored Senate Enrolled Act 365 in 2019, establishing the CarePortal to connect the Department of Child Services with faith-based community programs.
Senator Zay authored Senate Enrolled Act 377 in 2021, requiring the Office of Community and Rural Affairs to establish the Indiana Broadband Connectivity Portal.

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Senator Zay is transitioning to serve on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Zay and his family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 47?

47 formally honors Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate and recognizes his legislative service.

What counties are included in Senate District 17?

Senate District 17 encompasses Grant, Huntington, and Wabash counties.

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Feb 16, 2026Senate
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors
Feb 16, 2026SenateIntroduced
First reading: adopted voice vote
Feb 16, 2026Senate
Authored by Senators Buchanan, Doriot

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