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Mike Bohacek

Contact Information

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

Legislative Assistant:
Connor Wong
Phone: 317-232-9541
Email: Connor.Wong@iga.in.gov

Media Contact:
Emma Balzer
Phone: 317-232-7184
Email: Emma.Balzer@iga.in.gov

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Mike Bohacek

State Senator - District 8


Elected

Indiana State Senate, 2016 - Present

Political Affiliation

Republican

Standing Committees

Corrections and Criminal Law
Health and Provider Services
Local Government

Education

DePaul University, Chicago IL - B.S. in Finance
DePaul University, Chicago IL - B.S. in Economics

Activities

Two-Term Laporte County Commissioner

Occupation

Enterprise Consultant, Echo Global Logistics
Owner, MSL Services Inc., Michiana Shores, IN

Personal

Wife Melissa and three daughters Lisa, Lucy and Stephanie

Counties Served

Starke County and portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties

Mike Bohacek

State Senator - District 8

Statement from State Sen. Mike Bohacek

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session: more »

Bohacek: Bill to protect children online moves to governor

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2024) – A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would protect children online was approved by the Senate today and will now move to the governor's desk for his consideration. more »

Bohacek: Plymouth High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Bohacek: Plymouth High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2024) – Leah Tanner is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2024 legislative session, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

Statement from State Sen. Mike Bohacek

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2024 State of the State address: more »

Bohacek files bill to protect children online

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) recently filed a bill for the 2024 legislative session that would help keep Hoosier children safe online by requiring age verification for websites with pornographic content. more »

Bohacek: Ensuring health care coverage for vulnerable Hoosiers

As a state senator and a member of the Individuals with Intellectual and Other Development Disabilities Task Force and the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services, I am dedicated to ensuring that all Hoosiers receive proper health care coverage for necessary services. more »

Bohacek: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) — 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. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

State Sen. Mike Bohacek to serve on roads and transportation study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2023) — State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Bohacek: Resolution recognizing World Down Syndrome Day passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2023) – A resolution recognizing World Down Syndrome Day unanimously passed the Senate this week, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R- Michiana Shores). more »

Statement from State Sen. Mike Bohacek

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address: more »

Bohacek: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 1, 2022) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2023 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

Bohacek: 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. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

Statement from State Sen. Mike Bohacek

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) made the following statement today regarding the devastating passing of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski. more »

Bohacek: Bill to protect at-risk children advances to governor

STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would help remove children from abusive homes unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »

Bohacek: Bill to protect rape victims moves to governor

STATEHOUSE (March 3, 2022) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would close a loophole in Indiana law with regard to the legal definition of rape was concurred on in the House with bipartisan support this week. more »

State Sen. Mike Bohacek to serve on study committees

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2022 legislative session. 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 »

Bohacek: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) recently announced two locally owned farms received the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Bohacek authors legislation addressing out-of-state children's hospitals and Medicaid

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) recently filed a bill that would allow easier access to out-of-state children's hospitals for Hoosier children covered by Medicaid. more »

Sen. Bohacek to introduce legislation addressing vote centers

Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) today announced his plans to introduce legislation for the 2021 legislative session that would require vote center counties to place at least one vote center in each municipality within the county. more »

Bohacek: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler recently honored the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

Bohacek: LaPorte and Starke counties awarded COVID-19 response funding

Two counties in Senate District 8 will be awarded funds through the new COVID-19 Response Program, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores). more »

On My Way Pre-K enrollment now open to LaPorte, Starke and St. Joseph counties

Early education is critical for students, as it lays the foundation for their future and teaches the skills necessary for academic and career success. more »

Bohacek: Bill to provide juvenile detainees with school materials signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) to provide juvenile detainees with school materials was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday, June 27. more »

Bohacek recognizes The Arc of Indiana on World Down Syndrome Day

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) today honored The Arc of Indiana with Senate Resolution 41, which recognized World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). more »

Bohacek files bias crimes bill

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) recently filed a bill that would make bias-motivated crime an aggravating circumstance to be considered by a court during sentencing. more »

Bohacek: Bill to Prevent Sex Offenders from Establishing Residence Near Victim Passes House

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 28, 2018) — Senate Bill 12, authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores), recently passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 91-0. more »

Sens. Ruckelshaus and Bohacek File Redistricting Reform Bill

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2017) — State Sens. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) filed a bill today addressing redistricting reform. more »

Bohacek and Pressel Congratulate Local Basketball Team

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2017) - State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) and State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) today congratulated the La Lumiere School boys basketball team on winning the 2017 DICK’s Sporting Goods High School Nationals with Senate Concurrent Resolution 52. more »

Mike Bohacek

State Senator - District 8

2023 Summary of New Laws - Sen. Bohacek

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Mike Bohacek

State Senator - District 8

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