| Elected |
Indiana State Senate, 2004 |
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| Indiana House of Representatives, 1995-2002 |
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| • Minority Whip, 2001-2002 |
| Counties Served |
Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Washington |
| Political Affiliation |
Republican |
| Standing Committees |
Corrections, Criminal & Civil Matters, Chair |
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Civil Matters Subcommittee |
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Judiciary |
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Probate Code & Trusts Subcommittee |
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Ethics |
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Insurance & Financial Institutions |
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Financial Institutions Subcommittee |
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Rules & Legislative Procedures |
| Education |
Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1972 |
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| Indiana University, B.S. (Education), 1969 |
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| Bowhay Institute, Milwaukee, WI, 1999 |
| Civic Activities |
Bedford Lions Club |
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| F & AM 14 Bedford |
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| Shrine |
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| Scottish Rite — Indianapolis Valley |
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| Lawrence County Bar Association |
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| • Member and past president |
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| Indiana State Bar Association |
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| Board of Directors, First National Bank of Mitchell (1974-1998) |
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| Lawrence County Sheriff Merit Board (1976-1994) |
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| Past president, Bedford City Plan Commission |
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| Honors Defender of Freedom Award, National Rifle Association, 1996 |
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| Legislator of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1996 |
| Occupation |
Attorney, Steele & Steele, LLC |