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Eric Koch

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

Legislative Assistant:
Lucy Lynch
Phone: 317-234-9425
Email: Lucy.Lynch@iga.in.gov

Media Contact:
Kellyn Harrison
Phone: 317-232-9498
Email: Kellyn.Harrison@iga.in.gov

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Eric Koch

State Senator - District 44

Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2016 - Present
Indiana House of Representatives, 2002 - 2016

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Utilities, Chair
Commerce & Technology, Ranking Member
Judiciary, Ranking Member
Corrections & Criminal Law

Education

Georgetown University, B.S. (1987)
Indiana University School of Law, J.D. (1989)
Indiana University School of Law (Civil Mediation Certificate)
University of Idaho, College of Business and Economics (Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy Planning).
Southern Methodist University (Certificate, Community Bank Directors Program) 

Activities

Board of Governors, Society of Indiana Pioneers
Commissioner, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
Consumer Advisory Committee, Federal Communication Commission
Executive Committee of the National Council on Electricity Policy
Member, Indiana Public Defender Commission
Member, Indiana Supreme Court Innovation Initiative
Member, Indiana Commercial Courts Committee
Member, The Council of State Governments Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee
Member, Indiana Geological & Water Survey Advisory Council
Board of Directors, Mid-Southern Savings Bank FSB and Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSVB)
Member, Indiana Probate Code Study Commission


National Conference of State Legislators

Co-chair, Energy Supply Task Force

Honors

Commitment to Rural Water Excellence Award, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water (2022)
Sagamore of the Wabash (2016)
Senator of the Year, Aviation Indiana (2020)
2019 Legislator of the Year, The Arc of Indiana (2020)
Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business (2019)
Legislative Excellence Award, Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (2018 & 2021)
Champion of Justice, Indiana Judges Association (2016)
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association (2016)
Outstanding Achievement in State Tax Reform, Tax Foundation (2015)
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association (2015)
Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives (2015)
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (2015)
Randall T. Shepard Award, Indiana Pro Bono Commission (2012)
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Telecommunications Association (2011)
Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District (2010)
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (2008)
President's Award, Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living (2006 & 2008)
Legislative Leadership Award, Indiana Rural Health Association (2006)
Government Leadership Award, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce (2005)
Civil Air Patrol (2005)
Indiana Speech - Language - Hearing Association (2005)
Corporation for Educational Technology (2004)
Southern Indiana Drug Task Force (2004)
Kentucky Colonel (2004)
Legislative Service Award, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, (2017)
Legislator of the Year, Indiana Chapter National Association of Water Companies (2018)

Occupation

Attorney

Religious Affiliation

Protestant

Personal

Wife: Connie
Three sons

Counties Served

Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Orange counties, and portions of Monroe County

Eric Koch

State Senator - District 44

Sen. Koch welcomes local students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Koch

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: more »

Koch: Bill to speed replacement of lead water lines in Indiana moves to governor's desk

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would speed up the replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protect Hoosiers' health will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. more »

Koch: Bill to enforce Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would enforce Indiana law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the House of Representatives Tuesday, Feb. 27. more »

Koch honors Judge Martha Blood Wentworth at the Statehouse

Koch honors Judge Martha Blood Wentworth at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, podium) honors Judge Martha Blood Wentworth for her service on the Indiana Tax Court through Senate Concurrent Resolution 12 at the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 20. more »

Koch: Bill to regulate the use of drones near state correctional facilities moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would regulate the use of drones near state correctional facilities unanimously passed the House of Representatives Tuesday, Feb. 20. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Koch: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

Koch: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

Two local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2024 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Indiana University student gains experience at the Indiana Statehouse

Koch: Indiana University student gains experience at the Indiana Statehouse

Paige Fowler is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2024 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Bedford native gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Koch: Bedford native gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Harrison Parker is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2024 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Bill to speed replacement of lead water lines in Indiana passes Senate

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would speed replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protect Hoosiers' health unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 30. more »

Koch: Bill to enforce Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to enforce Indiana law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Koch: Bill regulating the use of drones near state correctional facilities passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would regulate the use of drones near state correctional facilities unanimously passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Koch: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: General Assembly kicks off 2024 session

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Koch: Communities in Senate District 44 receive more than $1.3 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 44 will receive more than $1.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Probate Code Study Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Probate Code Study Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to the Indiana Public Defender Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Public Defender Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council (GWSAC) by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Uniform Law Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed as a commissioner to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch to serve on Government Reform Task Force

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) will serve as a member of the Government Reform Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Koch welcomes Immanuel Lutheran students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, right) welcomes students from Immanual Lutheran School in Jackson County to the Statehouse Tuesday, May 23. more »

Koch presents road funding grant to Orange County commissioners

State Sen. Eric Koch joins Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Michael Smith in presenting a Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) of $1 million to Orange County Commissioners President Richard Dixon. more »

Koch presents road funding grant to the City of Bedford

State Sen. Eric Koch joins Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Michael Smith in presenting a Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) of $452,773.55 to the City of Bedford Street Commissioner David Finn. more »

Koch welcomes Brown County High School students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomes students from Brown County High School to the Statehouse Thursday, April 20. more »

Koch: Bill increasing small nuclear reactor capacity signed by the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that increases small nuclear reactor (SMR) capacity in Indiana was signed into law by the governor today. more »

Koch welcomes Lutheran Central School students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, front center) welcomes students from Lutheran Central School in Jackson County to the Statehouse Wednesday, April 19. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March. more »

Koch welcomes Seymour High School students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, right) welcomes students from Seymour High School in Jackson County to the Statehouse Monday, April 17. more »

Koch: Communities in Senate District 44 receive more than $5.4 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 44 will receive more than $5.4 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Bill ensuring landlord accountability signed by the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that protects tenants from unscrupulous landlords was signed into law by the governor today. more »

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) recognized the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A Championship with Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 at the Statehouse Monday, April 3. more »

Dennis F. & Patricia F. Cleveland farm honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Represented by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford), the Dennis F. & Patricia F. Cleveland farm in Orange County received a Sesquicentennial Award. more »

Koch: Bill ensuring landlord accountability heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that protects tenants from unscrupulous landlords passed the General Assembly unanimously and is headed to the governor for final consideration. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed Brownstown resident and Seymour High School student Sam Beavers to the Statehouse where he served as a Senate page in February. more »

Koch honors Justice Steven H. David at the Statehouse

Koch honors Justice Steven H. David at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, podium) honors Justice Steven H. David for his service on the Indiana Supreme Court with Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 7. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed Seymour resident and Seymour middle school student Lorelei Christiansen to the Statehouse where she served as a Senate page. more »

Indiana University student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Indiana University student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Kurtis Karg is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Edgewood High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Edgewood High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Jordan Vance is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch congratulates Lutheran SGO of Indiana award winner

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) congratulates Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Indiana overall award winner, Zachary Lister, at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 24. more »

Sen. Koch named ranking member of Senate Committee on Judiciary

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as ranking member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Sen. Koch appointed to Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed by the Chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC), Kansas State Sen. Carolyn McGinn, to The Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee (MRMTC). more »

Sen. Koch to chair Senate Committee on Utilities

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to chair the Senate Committee on Utilities for the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Koch: Communities in Senate District 44 receive more than $4.8 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 44 will receive more than $4.8 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: General Assembly kicks off 2023 session

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 123rd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Koch welcomes students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomes members of the Youth Leadership Academy from the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County to the Statehouse, Thursday, Oct. 27. more »

Koch, Soliday Op-ed: Indiana utility workers aid in Florida restoration efforts

When devastation hits our country, Indiana utilities help our fellow Americans. This is because mutual assistance is a cornerstone of the utility profession, and Indiana’s utility workers answered the call following the destruction left by Hurricane Ian. more »

Soliday, Koch: State task force releases findings, recommendations for long-term energy plan

A years-long effort to develop a long-term energy plan for Indiana culminated today at the Statehouse as the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force released its findings and recommendations. more »

Raatz Roundup: Local schools provided Secured School Safety Grants

Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our children. This is why, in Indiana, ensuring funding for school safety remains a high priority. more »

Koch: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: $11.8 million in rural broadband grants awarded locally

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) — Rural broadband projects in Senate District 44 will receive a total of $11,816,775.70 to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Koch: Communities in Senate District 44 receive nearly $4.5 million in road-funding grants

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2022) — Communities in Senate District 44 will receive nearly $4.5 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch to co-host Cybersecurity Conversation for Brown and Monroe counties

STATEHOUSE (April 20, 2022) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) will host a cybersecurity conversation on May 4 for Brown and Monroe counties with area legislators and the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT). more »

Koch: Local farms honored at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (April 5, 2022) – Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch recognized by Alliance of Indiana Rural Water

STATEHOUSE (March 23, 2022) — Alliance of Indiana Rural Water (AIRW) presented State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) with the Commitment to Rural Water Excellence award for his work to improve utilities in rural Indiana at their 2022 Spring Conference in French Lick. more »

Koch welcomes local student to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March 21, 2022) – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed Matthew Nasir, from Ellettsville, to the Statehouse who served as Senate page in February. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local student to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2022) – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed Aniket Singh, from Columbus to the Statehouse who served as a Senate page in February. more »

Columbus East High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2022) – Carolyn Travis is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2022 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local students to Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2022) – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Koch: Passes Resolution Honoring Judge Najam

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2022) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 24 to honor retiring Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Edward W. Najam, Jr. more »

Prosecutors Recognize State Sen. Eric Koch

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2022) — The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC) recently recognized State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) with a Legislative Excellence Award for 2021. more »

Koch: Safety Improvements Coming to State Road 58

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 22, 2021) — A community concern surrounding State Road (SR) 58 near Bedford North Lawrence High School has prompted a positive response from state officials. more »

Koch: General Assembly kicks off 2022 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 16, 2021) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. 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 »

Koch: Rural broadband bills passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch, that would request the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications to study the potential to use existing electric company infrastructure to provide high-speed broadband in rural areas recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »

Sen. Koch named Legislator of the Year by The Arc of Indiana

The Arc of Indiana recently named State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) as its 2019 Legislator of the Year. more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Koch

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) made the following statement today on the governor’s announcement of an additional $6.3 million in Next Level Broadband grants for three projects, bringing the total funding awarded this year to $28.4 million for 14 broadband expansion projects across the state: more »

Koch to Chair Senate Committee on Judiciary

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to chair the Senate Committee on Judiciary for the 2020 legislative session. more »

Koch: Cursive Writing Bill Signed by Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2017) —An education bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to survey Indiana schools about cursive writing recently passed the General Assembly with strong bipartisan support and was signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Senate Republicans Conclude 2017 Session with Passage of Key Priorities

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2017) ― The Indiana Senate concluded the 2017 legislative session today, completing work on a variety of key legislative priorities. “I applaud the Senate’s efforts to deliver on the priorities we laid out at the beginning of this session,” Long said. more »

Koch: Bill To Expand Access To 529 Education Signed by Governor

Senate Enrolled Act 412, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), has been signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb after passing the Senate and House of Representatives. more »

Koch: Drone Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk

Senate Enrolled Act 299, authored by Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his final consideration after passing the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Koch: Regulatory Relief Bill Passes the Senate

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2017) – Hoosier small businesses would see regulatory relief under a bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that passed the Indiana Senate recently by a 46 to 3 vote. more »

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