State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) released the following statement congratulating Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore on his retirement: 

- Today, Aug. 27, a bill authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), House Enrolled Act 1226, was ceremonially signed into law. The bill creates cost-saving opportunities for seniors through “The Birthday Rule.”

State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) was among 38 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. 

Today, April 17, the Indiana House of Representatives concurred with the Senate’s changes to House Bill 1461, sending the bill to the governor’s desk. The bill allows the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to add tolls to roads and bridges without protections for communities already within proximity to existing tolls

Today, March 25, House Bill 1226 passed a vote in the Senate and heads to the governor’s desk. Authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), this bill creates cost-saving opportunities for seniors through “The Birthday Rule.” This rule means Medigap enrollees can switch providers without medical underwriting within 60 days of their birthday as long as they maintain the same type of lettered Medicare Supplement plan.

Today, March 24, House Bill 1208 heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. HB 1208 requires the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) to create training requirements for the sheriffs responsible for their county’s commissary funds.

House District 71 will receive almost $1.8 million through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to improve local roads and bridges. Clark County will receive nearly $324,000 and Jeffersonville will receive close to $1.5 million

Today, Feb. 19, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) supported an amendment to the state budget that would have reinstated funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Today, Feb. 17, House Bill 1226 passed a vote on the House floor and heads to the Senate for consideration.  Authored by State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville), this bill provides cost-saving opportunities to seniors by allowing them to take advantage of “The Birthday Rule.” This allows those enrolled in Medigap coverage the chance to shop for Medical Supplement Plans without underwriting within 60 days of their birthday, as long as they maintain the same type of plan. 

Today, Jan. 28, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) testified in support of House Bill (HB) 1208 in the House Committee on Local Government. HB 1208 requires the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) to create training requirements for the sheriffs responsible for their county’s commissary funds. The bill also requires the sheriff's office to report receipts and disbursements from the fund to the county fiscal body three times a year.

With 2025 being her first legislative session, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) has hit the ground running. Dant Chesser has filed eight pieces of legislation, three of which focus on increasing fiscal responsibility in local offices.

In her first session in the Indiana Statehouse, State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D-Jeffersonville) has been appointed to four committees: Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development; Financial Institutions; Insurance; and Roads and Transportation.