About Sen. Jim Merritt
Elected
Indiana State Senate 1990-present
Leadership
Majority Caucus Chair
Utilities, Chair
Political Affiliation
Republican
Standing Committees
Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs
Transportation Subcommittee
Public Policy
Utilities, Chair
Rules & Legislative Procedures
Joint Rules
Civic Activities
Board of Trustees, Indiana Historical Society
Church affiliation: Presbyterian
Member, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Member, Association of Indiana Museums
Member, Board of Directors, Friends of the Indiana Archives
Member, Indianapolis Museum of Art Government Relations Committee
Author, Passing the Torch: Preserving Indiana's Heritage
Founder, Reaching Parents in Crisis Task Force
Honors and Awards
2011 Ranked Most Pro-Job Indiana Senator, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
2001 Legislator of the Year, National Republican Legislators Association
1996 Youth Advocacy, Association of Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses
1994 Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments
1994 Program for Emerging Leaders, Darden School of Business Administration, University of Virginia
1990 Highest Award for Achievement, Dale Carnegie Course
1987 Lawrence Township Republican of the Year
Occupation
Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Indiana Railroad Company
Personal
Married: Kelley; two daughters, one son
Education
Indiana University (B.A.) Political Science, 1981
Counties Served
Hamilton and Marion
Contact Information
Statehouse Mailing Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Statehouse Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
Email: Senator.Merritt@iga.in.gov
Legislative Assistant
Dawna Smith 317-232-9533
