Gary Byrne (politician) explained
Gary Byrne |
State Senate: | Indiana |
District: | 47th |
Term Start: | February 14, 2022 |
Predecessor: | Erin Houchin |
Party: | Republican |
Children: | 3 |
Spouse: | Angie Byrne |
Gary Byrne is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 47th district. He assumed office on February 14, 2022.
Career
Byrne has been the president and co-owner of Byrne Satellite Systems since 1983.[1] He was appointed to the Indiana Senate in February 2022, succeeding Erin Houchin. He will run for a full term in November 2022.[2] [3] [4]
In January 2024, Byrne filed Bill 187 to prohibit public transportation agencies from offering free or reduced-fare rides on election days.[5] [6] [7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Gary Byrne. 2022-02-21. Indiana Senate Republicans.
- Web site: Gary Byrne. 2022-02-21. Ballotpedia. en.
- Web site: New senator sworn in to represent Indiana's 47th District. 2022-02-21. WDRB. en.
- Web site: Box. Terri. 2022-02-10. Gary Byrne to replace Houchin in Senate District 47 WBIW. 2022-02-21. en-US.
- Web site: Simmons . Taj . Bill in Indiana statehouse would ban free Election Day rides on public transportation . WRTV Indianapolis . 13 January 2024 . en . 13 January 2024.
- News: Grove . Dustin . Bill introduced to ban free bus rides on Election Day . 13 January 2024 . WTHR . 11 January 2024.
- News: Herron . Arika . Lawmaker says free bus rides on Election Day are “not fair” . 13 January 2024 . Axios Indianapolis . 12 January 2024.