Houchin who represents District 47 has also reached out to hear what matters to her constituents and gathered comprehensive information on issues currently facing Hoosiers. 
She says each year, her office creates a legislative survey, which is available online and mailed to residents in Senate District 47.
Responses to Houchin’s 2018 survey are in and have been calculated. Click here to view the results.
Houchin says her districts opinions are important to her and keeps them in mind when voting on legislation.
Extending her Thanks to those who took the time to participate, she says you can still provide input as the current session moves forward by contacting her office by phone at 800-382-9467 or email at Senator.Houchin@iga.in.gov.
State Senator Erin Houchin is giving attention to the situation that arises when families of public safety officers are left financial hurdles after their loved one is killed in the line of duty. She says that Senate Bill 152 that was authored by one of her fellow senators and passed the Senate unanimously, will help these families in their time of need.
Under current law, only the families of State Police officers and local police officers killed in the line of duty are provided with health coverage.
SB 152, however, would require the employer of any public safety officer who dies in the line of duty to offer to provide and pay for health coverage for their surviving spouse and children, including step and adopted children, if the employer offers health coverage for active employees.
“Families of public safety officers who are killed in the line of duty are faced with many challenges. While the state cannot replace a loved one or provide healing for their loss, we can provide some assistance with the unforeseen financial burdens that come with this tragedy.” said Houchin.
Houchin added, “Dealing with a tragic, unexpected loss is already difficult, and this bill would provide more families with some relief by offering them the financial assistance they may need.”
SB 152 has now moved to the House of Representatives.
