200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant:
Alex Zimmerman
Phone: 317-232-9493
Media Contact:
Lindsey Ross
Phone: 317-232-9498
Indiana State Senate, 2008 - present; 1988 -1996; Senate Assistant Majority Whip, 1994 - 1996
Republican
Agriculture, Chair
Natural Resources, R.M.
Education and Career Development
Health and Provider Services
Commerce and Technology
Utilities
Sunman High School, 1966 Salutatorian
Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio - with Honors, 1969
Indiana Corn Growers Association, Past President, 1986
Indiana Farm Bureau, Member
Indiana Farm Bureau – Legislator of the Year, 2013
Indiana Manufacturers Association – 100% Award for Legislative Excellence, 2013
Champion of Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives – Unmatched Leadership & Steadfast Support of
Indiana’s Electric Cooperation, 2013
Indiana Latino Scholarship Fund – Leadership Enhancing Educational Opportunities, 2013
Developmental Services, Inc. – Paul Roahrig Memorial President’s Award, 2010
New Horizons – New Horizons Partnership Award, 2010
Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association - Legislator of the Year, 2010
American Legion of Indiana - Distinguished Public Service Award, 2009
National Rifle Association - Defenders of Freedom Award, 1996
National Federation of Independent Business - Guardian of Small Business Award, 1996
National Association for Home Care - Legislator of the Year, 1996
Indiana Conservation Offices - Legislator of the Year, 1995
Presenter of the 1994 Contract With America
Indiana Farm Bureau - Woman of the Year, 1984
Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse
Married: Frank Thompson; three children and eight grandchildren
Rush County, and portions of Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Ripley and Shelby counties
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), State Rep. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch addressed Indiana farmers and members of the agriculture community during a National Agriculture Day ceremony at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 21. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) requiring the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to create a plan aimed at preventing and eliminating cervical cancer recently passed the Senate by a vote of 50-0. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to change who pays for bovine tuberculosis testing passed the House of Representatives recently by a vote of 96-0. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2017) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) sponsored a resolution to recognize volunteer firefighters in front of the full Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to change who pays for bovine tuberculosis testing passed the full Senate Tuesday, Feb. 21, by a vote of 44-4. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to determine the level of participation in Indiana pre-K programs passed the full Senate today by a vote of 41-5. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 15, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to determine the level of participants in Indiana pre-K programs passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2017) – An education bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the full Senate today. more »