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Andy Zay

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200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467
or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Zay@iga.in.gov

Legislative Assistant:
Garrett Unger
Phone: 317-234-9441
Email: Garrett.Unger@iga.in.gov

Media Contact:
Paige Gehlhausen
Phone: 317-232-9425
Email: Paige.Gehlhausen@iga.in.gov

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Andy Zay

State Senator - District 17


Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2016 – present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Commerce and Technology

Environmental Affairs
Pensions and Labor
Utilities

Education

Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Bachelor of Science, 1989

Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Master's Degree, 2023

Activities

Regional Board of Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana

Occupation

Owner, Zay Leasing & Rentals, Inc.

Personal

Wife: Cindy
Children: Joe (wife Ashtyne), Corinne, Rees, Meredith and Isaac

Counties Served

Grant, Huntington and Wabash counties

Andy Zay

State Senator - District 17

Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2024) – "I am glad to see legislation that would improve Hoosiers' health, keep our communities safe, and protect our state from foreign threats move to the governor's desk for final consideration. more »

Zay reflects on IDOH's fourth-quarter abortion report

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2024) —Indiana's recently released Terminated Pregnancy Report for the fourth quarter (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) of 2023 showed the major advancements Indiana has made to protect life at all stages, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Indiana ranked as a top agricultural state

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 22, 2024) — Indiana again ranks as one of the nation's top agricultural states, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay recognized as an Adult Education Champion

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2024) – State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) was recognized as an Adult Education Champion during his keynote speech at the third annual Indiana Adult Education Day at the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 13. more »

Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay in Support of National Guardsmen at the Southern Border

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's decision to send Indiana National Guardsmen to the southern border: more »

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) made the following statement regarding Senate Bill 272:

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2024) – "I authored Senate Bill 272 to address two major issues within school-based health centers. First, schools should be focusing primarily on education. Second, and my biggest concern, is the need for clear parental consent and parental involvement. more »

Zay: Bill establishing requirements for school clinics passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2024) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would establish comprehensive guidelines for school-based health centers passed the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions this week by a vote of 6 to 1. more »

Zay: Bill to enforce existing ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2024) – A bill co-authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to enforce state law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Zay speaks at March for Life rally in Indianapolis

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2024) – State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) spoke at the March for Life rally at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Zay applauds Fort Wayne City Utilities for their work with lead water line replacement

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2024) — After recent discussion on Senate Bill 5 in the Senate Committee on Utilities, State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) is recognizing Fort Wayne City Utilities as a leader in addressing issues regarding lead water line replacements. more »

Zay: INDOT to offer increased funding for local infrastructure improvements

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2024) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has raised the maximum award amount on the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG) from $1 million to $1.5 million, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay presents dependent child exemptions bill to Senate committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 17, 2024) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) presented Senate Bill 98 to the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy, Tuesday, Jan. 16. more »

2024 Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) – "After listening to the governor's final State of the State address, it is clear that Indiana is doing very well, but there is still more work to do. more »

Zay reflects on IDOH's third-quarter abortion report

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2024) —The Indiana Department of Health's (IDOH) Division of Vital Records recently released the Terminated Pregnancy Report for the third quarter (July 1 – Sept. 30) of 2023, which showed major advancements Indiana has made toward protecting life at all stages, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

ZAY ATTENDS FIRST MEETING OF THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) attended the first meeting of the 2024 legislative session, which officially reconvened Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Zay applauds Indiana's progress in the fight against the opioid epidemic

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2024) — Indiana has made significant progress in the fight against opioid abuse and misuse, most recently reporting a 5% decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2022 and a 29% decrease in opioid prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies over the last six years, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Local towns receive $80,000 in Federal Planning Grants

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2023) – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced two communities in Senate District 17 will collectively receive $80,000 in Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Place of Grace receives $750,000 in state funding

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2023) — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently awarded $750,000 to Place of Grace through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Recognizing life at all stages

As a father of five children, a member of the Catholic Church and an Indiana state senator, I have and always will support pro-life legislation that protects unborn babies and supports parents. In recent years, the Indiana General Assembly has placed more emphasis on pro-life policymaking by enacting much-needed legislation, but there is still more work that needs to be done to ensure unborn babies are completely protected in Indiana. Recognizing the need to protect life in all areas of the law, this session I am introducing a bill that further values the lives of unborn babies and protects parents' hard-earned taxpayer dollars. more »

Zay: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: General Assembly kicks off 2024 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 21, 2023) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Zay: Communities in Senate District 17 receive more than $2.8 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) — Communities in Senate District 17 will receive more than $2.8 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Students from Mississinewa High School to Participate in We the People Competition

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2023) — A group of students from Mississinewa High School are participating in the We the People regional competition Nov. 17, at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Campus, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Funding available for substance abuse prevention services

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2023) — Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) is now accepting applications for the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Indiana Connectivity Program Expanding Broadband for Hoosiers

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2023) — The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced that 140 homes and businesses will be receiving high speed internet access through the Indiana Connectivity Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Huntington Commissioners Approve Funding for Markle Park Fundraiser

Huntington County Commissioners approved a $10,000 gift to Markle Fish and Game Club Park's Patronicity Fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 2, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: City of Huntington receives $600,000 grant for flood reduction

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) — The City of Huntington will receive a $600,000 grant through the Stormwater Improvement Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

State Sen. Andy Zay to serve on study committee

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor and the Advisory Board for the Principal Institute in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Zay authors bill to make the breaded pork tenderloin the official state sandwich

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2023) – Senate Bill 322 authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), would make the breaded pork tenderloin the official state sandwich. more »

State Sen. Andy Zay to vice chair financial institutions and insurance study committee

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance and also as a member of a few other study committees in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. more »

Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay - Jackie Walorski

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) made the following statement in response to the passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski: more »

Zay: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2021) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2022 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay recognized for perfect voting attendance

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2021) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) was recently recognized for not missing a floor vote during the 2021 legislative session in a report done by The Club for Growth Foundation. more »

Indiana Senate Republicans urge IU to rescind mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy

Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus today sent a letter to Indiana University President Michael McRobbie urging the University to reconsider and rescind the policy mandating all students and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine. more »

ZAY HONORS AREA EDUCATOR

ZAY HONORS AREA EDUCATOR: State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), right, presents Cynthia Bell, left, with the 2021 Teacher of the Year Award Tuesday, May 25. more »

Zay: Communities in Senate District 17 receive nearly $4.4 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2021) — Communities in Senate District 17 will receive nearly $4.4 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Bill to help fund Kids First Trust Fund passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Kids First Trust Fund board to create a new way to raise money recently passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives with unanimous support. more »

Zay: Bill to expand rural internet access passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would expand rural internet access passed the Indiana Senate today unanimously. more »

Zay: Pharmacy benefit management bill passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would protect pharmacies and people who are prescribed drugs passed the Indiana Senate Tuesday, Feb. 23 by a vote of 45-3. more »

Zay: Bill to free up money for teacher pay passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow Indiana schools to claim federal Medicaid reimbursements for providing Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and special education services recently passed the Indiana Senate by an unanimous vote. more »

Zay: Bill to help fund Kids First Trust Fund passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Kids First Trust Fund board to create a new way to raise money passed the Indiana Senate unanimously today. more »

Raising revenue for rural broadband and more

When the Indiana General Assembly wasn’t in session this past summer and fall, I spent a lot of my time investigating innovative ways to increase funding for rural broadband projects. After plenty of research, I requested a bill be written that would bring in revenue for our state by imposing a surcharge tax on social media providers like Facebook and Twitter. more »

Zay files bill to protect Hoosier pensions

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2021) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 140, which would prevent state government pensions from being invested in foreign entities that could pose a threat to the United States. more »

Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2021 State of the State address: more »

Zay files bill to help small businesses

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 50, which would help bring more private investment dollars to small and growing Hoosier businesses. more »

Expanding rural internet access

The cost of internet access is a major barrier in providing broadband to every Hoosier, and the ongoing pandemic has further confirmed the need for expansion of these services. That's why I authored Senate Bill 377, which would establish broadband programs to help distribute funds and gather data to increase internet access in our state. more »

Zay: Bill to help fund Kids First Trust Fund passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Kids First Trust Fund board to create a new way to raise money unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services this week. more »

Zay files bill to create more health care options for Hoosiers

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2021) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 139, which would allow existing membership associations to create and offer health care plans. more »

Zay files bill to free up funds for teacher pay

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2020) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 51, which would allow Indiana schools to claim federal Medicaid reimbursements for providing Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and special education services. more »

Zay: General Assembly kicks off 2021 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 17, 2020) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 122nd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Give flexibility to CARES Act funding

Congress and the United States Department of the Treasury need to clarify the CARES Act guidelines so states can freely use funding for rural broadband. Flexibility granted from the federal level should empower our governor to act and fund for broadband improvements. more »

Support for the Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association

The Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association (IMPPA) recently sent me a letter in hopes of garnering support for their efforts to attain $90 million in CARES Act funding for expansion purposes. more »

Expand rural broadband to improve Hoosier health

When we were faced with going virtual in March, our lives became more reliant on the internet and technology. Some recent numbers on Hoosiers' use of telehealth show just how important connectivity has become. more »

Zay: Rural broadband grants awarded to local companies

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2020) — Three local rural broadband projects were recently awarded funding through the second round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Helping Small Businesses

Indiana's 520,000 small businesses play a critical role in our state's economy, and according to the Small Business Administration, they employ 44% of Hoosier workers. Similarly, small businesses account for 44% of U.S. economic activity. more »

Time to get Main Street moving again

Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives to varying degrees, but our Hoosier-owned small businesses have been disproportionately harmed. more »

Zay recognized by American Conservative Union Foundation

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2020) – The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), recently recognized State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) with its Award for Conservative Excellence based on his votes in the Indiana General Assembly. more »

State Sen. Andy Zay to serve on study committees 2020

STATEHOUSE (June 22, 2020) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will serve on the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications, the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance, and the Midwestern Higher Education Commission during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2021 legislative session. more »

Zay: Indiana Principal Leadership Institute advisory board meets

STATEHOUSE (June 11, 2020) – The Indiana Principal Leadership Institute (IPLI) recently held an advisory board meeting to discuss the director’s budget report, the Indiana New Administrator Leadership Institute report and future IPLI advisory board meetings, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: IEERB report shows increase in teacher pay

STATEHOUSE (June 9, 2020) – The Indiana Education Employment Relations Board (IEERB) recently released its annual report on Indiana teacher pay, which shows it increased significantly last school year, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: 2020 Golden Hoosier Award nominations open

STATEHOUSE (May 5, 2020) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, recently announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Golden Hoosier Award, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Senate District 17 communities awarded additional COVID-19 response funding

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2020) — Communities in Senate District 17 will be awarded additional funds through the new COVID-19 Response Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced 49 rural communities across the state received the new federal grant funding. more »

Zay: Town of North Manchester awarded COVID-19 response funding

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2020) — North Manchester was awarded funds through the newly established COVID-19 Response Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Whitley County communities receive more than $2.5 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — Several Whitley County communities will receive more than $2.5 million combined to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Senate District 17 communities in Wabash County receive more than $800,000 in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — La Fontaine and North Manchester in Wabash County will receive more than $800,000 combined to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Huntington County communities receive more than $1.2 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — Huntington County communities in Senate District 17 will receive more than $1.2 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Grant County and city of Marion to receive more than $730,000 in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2020) — Grant County and Marion will receive more than $730,000 combined to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Huntington County bridge construction projects scheduled

STATEHOUSE (April 2, 2020) – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that a bridge deck replacement on S.R. 105 and bridge maintenance over the Wabash River on S.R. 9 in Huntington County are scheduled to begin in early to mid-April and conclude around mid-November, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Portion of S.R. 205 to close in Whitley County

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2020) – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that a culvert replacement is scheduled for S.R. 205 from Wolf Road to Washington Road in Whitley County, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Small business assistance in response to COVID-19

STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2020) – Gov. Holcomb announced this week that Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Available resources for COVID-19

The state of Indiana and several Hoosier businesses are actively working to combat the issues that this pandemic is creating. As COVID-19 continues to spread, it is important to receive information from credible sources. Below are some useful resources to help citizens navigate through this challenging time. more »

IUPUI student gained experience at Indiana Statehouse

Wily Ariste served as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2020 legislative session. more »

Zay: Local artists among winners of 2020 Hoosier Women Artists Contest

Two local artists were recently honored at the Statehouse for being among the winners of the 2020 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. more »

Zay: CarePortal celebrates first year in Indiana

Indiana's CarePortal pilot program recently celebrated its first year of operation. more »

Zay: Wabash County receives three grants

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced three communities in Wabash County have been awarded more than $500,000 to fund local improvement projects through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and the Quick Impact Placebased Grant (QuIP), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Town of Andrews receives grant for stormwater improvements

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced the town of Andrews, in Huntington County, will receive $600,000 in grant funding to improve its local stormwater systems, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Columbia City receives grant for water improvements

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced Columbia City in Whitley County will receive $700,000 in grant funding to improve its local wastewater and drinking water systems, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Bill to support school resources for all students passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow Indiana to capture potentially millions of federal dollars to go toward schools in our state passed the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 28. more »

Zay appointed to Senate Committee on Appropriations

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve on the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the 2020 Indiana General Assembly. more »

Zay: Bill to include Indiana as member of nurse licensure compact

Zay: Bill to include Indiana as member of nurse licensure compact

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) today joined Gov. Eric Holcomb at the Statehouse for the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1344. more »

Zay: Northeast Marion County sees early success with CarePortal

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2019) — The CarePortal, which aims to connect children and families to resources with the goal of keeping children out of the foster care system, has been implemented in seven churches across northeast Marion County, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay to attend Educator/Center of Influence Tour

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will attend a tour of U.S. Army facilities today, June 19, through June 20 in San Antonio, Texas. more »

Zay: State legislators and Employers’ Forum of Indiana discuss rising health care costs

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) and members of the Indiana General Assembly recently met with the Employers’ Forum of Indiana to discuss the rising health care costs across the state. more »

Zay: Community Harvest Food Bank awarded Duke Energy grant

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2019) — The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to fund Community Harvest Food Bank’s Huntington Farm Wagon program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay honors top educators at 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2019) – Manchester University President Dr. David McFadden and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann recently joined State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to honor local educators during the 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Manchester University. more »

Zay: Bill to connect vulnerable children to resources passes House

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2019) — A bipartisan bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), Senate Bill 365, that would address the Indiana Department of Child Services’ (DCS) skyrocketing caseload and escalating costs to maintain the agency recently passed the House of Representatives unanimously. more »

Zay: Bill to help curb county jail overcrowding passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 4, 2019) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would help curb the overcrowding issues facing many county jails in Indiana recently passed the full Senate by a vote of 46 to 2. more »

Zay: Local communities receive more than $3 million for road construction projects

STATEHOUSE (March 29, 2019) — Communities in and around Senate District 17 will receive more than $3 million for local road and bridge upgrades, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Zay: Bill to help address nursing shortage in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would help address the nursing shortage in Indiana passed the Senate by a vote of 48 to 1. more »

Zay: Bill to provide reimbursement for healthcare services in schools passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 28, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services (FSSA) to apply to amend the state’s Medicaid plan to provide reimbursement for healthcare services provided in school-based health centers recently passed the Senate by a vote of 37 to 12. more »

Zay: Bill to connect vulnerable children to resources passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2019) — A bipartisan bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), Senate Bill 365, that would address the Indiana Department of Child Services’ (DCS) skyrocketing caseloads and escalating costs to maintain the agency passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Zay: Bill to connect vulnerable children to resources passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2019) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington), Senate Bill 365, that would provide the necessary funding to pilot a child welfare program in Indiana recently passed the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services by a vote of 5 to 2. more »

Zay: Bill to Require DCS to Provide Information with School Officials Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would encourage the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to share information on a child’s case plan with the child’s school corporation recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Zay: Bill to Allow More Foster Children in Homes and Families Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to increase the number of foster children allowed in a foster home recently passed the Senate by a vote of 49-0. more »

State Sen. Andy Zay to Serve on Study Committees

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2017) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will serve on the following study committees during the summer and fall months to help prepare for the 2018 session of the General Assembly: more »

Sen. Zay’s Bill Helping Foster Care Children Obtain a Driver’s License Goes to Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to help foster care children obtain a driver’s license will now move to the governor for final consideration. more »

Zay Authors Resolution Honoring E.J. Tackett

Zay Authors Resolution Honoring E.J. Tackett

ZAY AUTHORS RESOLUTION HONORING E.J. TACKETT: State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington, far right) honors E.J. Tackett (second from right) with Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 in front of the full Senate Monday, March 13. SCR 31 recognized Tackett for being named the 2016 GEICO Chris Schenkel Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year. more »

Zay’s First Bill Passes Full Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2017) — Legislation authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would help foster care children unanimously passed the Senate this week by a vote of 49-0. more »

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