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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana General Assembly convenes joint session for Chief Justice's State of the Judiciary report 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
Indiana lawmakers are required to meet in a of the Senate and House of Representatives at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to receive the Chief Justice's report on the State of the Judiciary.
Establishes the official time and location for the constitutional presentation of the judicial branch's annual report to the full legislature.
Who It Would Affect
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General Assembly of the State of Indiana
Lawmakers from both chambers must assemble together in the House Chamber at the specified date and time.
Key Facts
- A joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives is scheduled to meet in the Chamber of the House of Representatives.
- The meeting is set for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
- The purpose of the joint convention is to receive the Chief Justice's report on the State of the Judiciary.
- The convention is held in compliance with Article 7, Section 3 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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