State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) files his first bill as state senator of Senate District 43 for the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Jan. 8. The bill, Senate Bill 238, would authorize Jefferson County to impose its innkeeper’s tax at a rate of 8% instead of 5% under current law. To contact Maxwell, email him at Senator.Maxwell@iga.in.gov or by phone at 800-382-9467. Submitted Photo