Pence says the bills will expand benefits and opportunities for Indiana’s military servicemembers and veterans. Gov. Mike Pence signs 13 bills into law, surrounded by lawmakers and veteran advocates. Maj. Gen. Martin Umbarger, former head of the Indiana National Guard, introducing Gov. Pence at the bill signing. Gov. Mike Pence signed more than a dozen bills Tuesday he says will expand benefits and opportunities for Indiana’s military service members and veterans. Former Indiana National Guard leader Martin Umbarger was one of more than two dozen people gathered around the governor as he signed 13 bills into law.