Statement from Sen. Becker
State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) made the following statement regarding the
Senate Republican Caucus’s decision not to proceed with House Bill 1004:
“The Senate has decided not to move forward with House Bill 1004, which would have made significant changes to school pension plans, as well as supplemental pay to teachers in certain subjects.
“I earlier opposed similar legislation, specifically Senate Bill 10 because I believe there is already flexibility for school corporations to make some adjustments.
“These adjustments should be done as a collective unit, giving superintendents and teachers the opportunity to negotiate the specific financial needs of all teachers.
“The Senate listened to the concerns of superintendents and teachers from around the state and decided not to move forward on HB 1004.â€
