HB 1043 — Data center water regulation.
Last action — Representative Commons added as coauthor
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
Stalled
28% · moderate confidence
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Defines "data center". Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources (department). Sets forth information that must be included in a consumption permit application. Establishes procedures for the department to approve or deny a consumption permit application. Provides that a consumption permit may be transferred under certain circumstances. Provides that a person may consult with the department to assess the viability of a proposed data center with respect to water consumption. Allows the natural resources commission to adopt rules to implement this bill.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced House Bill (H) Current pdf
Action History
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Representative Commons added as coauthor
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First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
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Authored by Representative Burton
Sponsors
- Alex Burton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Alex Burton Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing
Votes
Passed
72 Yea
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20 Nay
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8 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 31 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 72 | 20 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 72% | 20% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ellington | — | Yea |
| Austin | — | Yea |
| Leonard | — | Yea |
| Fleming | — | Yea |
| Lyness | — | Yea |
| Schaibley | — | Yea |
| Hatfield | — | Yea |
| Boy | — | Yea |
| Speedy | — | Yea |
| Jacob | — | Yea |
| Negele | — | Yea |
| Nisly | — | Yea |
| Torr | — | Yea |
| Cook | — | Yea |
| Vermilion | — | Yea |
| Zent | — | Yea |
| Eberhart | — | Yea |
| Ziemke | — | Yea |
| Frye | — | Nay |
| Goodrich | — | Nay |
| Gutwein | — | Nay |
| Lehe | — | Nay |
| Cherry | — | Nay |
| Davisson, J. | — | Nay |
| Morrison | — | Not Voting |
| Saunders | — | Not Voting |
| Blake Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Carey Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Carolyn Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Cherrish Pryor | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Campbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Chuck Moseley | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Earl Harris | Democrat | Yea |
| Edward DeLaney | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregory Porter | Democrat | Yea |
| John Bartlett | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Moed | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Pierce | Democrat | Yea |
| Maureen Bauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Andrade | Democrat | Yea |
| Mitch Gore | Democrat | Yea |
| Philip GiaQuinta | Democrat | Yea |
| Ragen Hatcher | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Renee Pack | Democrat | Yea |
| Robin Shackleford | Democrat | Yea |
| Ryan Dvorak | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Klinker | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Errington | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Pfaff | Democrat | Yea |
| Vanessa Summers | Democrat | Yea |
| Vernon Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Beau Baird | Republican | Yea |
| Ben Smaltz | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Barrett | Republican | Yea |
| Bruce Borders | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Jeter | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Judy | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris May | Republican | Yea |
| Cindy Ledbetter | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Snow | Republican | Nay |
| Dale DeVon | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dave Heine | Republican | Nay |
| David Abbott | Republican | Nay |
| Doug Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Edmond Soliday | Republican | Yea |
| Edward Clere | Republican | Yea |
| Elizabeth Rowray | Republican | Yea |
| Ethan Manning | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Steuerwald | Republican | Nay |
| Harold Slager | Republican | Yea |
| Heath VanNatter | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Prescott | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Jordan | Republican | Nay |
| Jake Teshka | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey Thompson | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Lucas | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Pressel | Republican | Nay |
| Joanna King | Republican | Nay |
| Julie Olthoff | Republican | Yea |
| Karen Engleman | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Martin Carbaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hostettler | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Lehman | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Karickhoff | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Yea |
| Michelle Davis | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Aylesworth | Republican | Yea |
| Peggy Mayfield | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Behning | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Heaton | Republican | Nay |
| Robert Morris | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ryan Lauer | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Lindauer | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bartels | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy O'Brien | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Wesco | Republican | Nay |
| Todd Huston | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wendy McNamara | Republican | Yea |
| Zach Payne | Republican | Yea |
Passed
50 Yea
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0 Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kruse | — | Yea |
| Lanane | — | Yea |
| Ruckelshaus | — | Yea |
| Sandlin | — | Yea |
| Ford J.D. | — | Yea |
| Melton | — | Yea |
| Spartz | — | Yea |
| Boots | — | Yea |
| Ford Jon | — | Yea |
| Merritt | — | Yea |
| Stoops | — | Yea |
| Messmer | — | Yea |
| Tallian | — | Yea |
| Breaux | — | Yea |
| Mrvan | — | Yea |
| Grooms | — | Yea |
| Perfect | — | Yea |
| Zay | — | Yea |
| Houchin | — | Yea |
| Crane | — | Yea |
| David Niezgodski | Democrat | Yea |
| Greg Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Lonnie Randolph | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Freeman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Doriot | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Buchanan | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Garten | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Charbonneau | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Bassler | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Koch | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Walker | Republican | Yea |
| James Buck | Republican | Yea |
| James Tomes | Republican | Yea |
| Jean Leising | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Raatz | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Busch | Republican | Yea |
| Linda Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Crider | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Bohacek | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Gaskill | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Niemeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Rodric Bray | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Alting | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Mishler | Republican | Yea |
| Stacey Donato | Republican | Yea |
| Susan Glick | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Holdman | Republican | Yea |
| Vaneta Becker | Republican | Yea |
Passed
87 Yea
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3 Nay
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10 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 33 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 87 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 3% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | Yea |
| Kirchhofer | — | Yea |
| Saunders | — | Yea |
| Bacon | — | Yea |
| Eberhart | — | Yea |
| Schaibley | — | Yea |
| Ellington | — | Yea |
| Lehe | — | Yea |
| Sherman | — | Yea |
| Leonard | — | Yea |
| Beck | — | Yea |
| Fleming | — | Yea |
| Smith, V | — | Yea |
| Frye | — | Yea |
| Lyness | — | Yea |
| Speedy | — | Yea |
| Boy | — | Yea |
| Goodin | — | Yea |
| Goodrich | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Gutwein | — | Yea |
| Candelaria Reardon | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Torr | — | Yea |
| Hatfield | — | Yea |
| Cherry | — | Yea |
| Vermilion | — | Yea |
| Chyung | — | Yea |
| Negele | — | Yea |
| Wright | — | Yea |
| Cook | — | Yea |
| Zent | — | Yea |
| Davisson | — | Yea |
| Ziemke | — | Yea |
| Deal | — | Yea |
| Morrison | — | Nay |
| Nisly | — | Nay |
| Stutzman | — | Not Voting |
| Wolkins | — | Not Voting |
| Forestal | — | Not Voting |
| Macer | — | Not Voting |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Not Voting |
| Alex Burton | Democrat | Yea |
| Carey Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Carolyn Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Cherrish Pryor | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Campbell | Democrat | Yea |
| Chuck Moseley | Democrat | Yea |
| Earl Harris | Democrat | Yea |
| Edward DeLaney | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregory Porter | Democrat | Yea |
| John Bartlett | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Justin Moed | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Pierce | Democrat | Yea |
| Maureen Bauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Philip GiaQuinta | Democrat | Yea |
| Ragen Hatcher | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Robin Shackleford | Democrat | Yea |
| Ryan Dvorak | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Klinker | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Errington | Democrat | Yea |
| Tonya Pfaff | Democrat | Yea |
| Vanessa Summers | Democrat | Yea |
| Beau Baird | Republican | Yea |
| Ben Smaltz | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Barrett | Republican | Yea |
| Bruce Borders | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Judy | Republican | Yea |
| Chris May | Republican | Yea |
| Dale DeVon | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Heine | Republican | Yea |
| David Abbott | Republican | Yea |
| Edmond Soliday | Republican | Yea |
| Edward Clere | Republican | Yea |
| Ethan Manning | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Steuerwald | Republican | Yea |
| Heath VanNatter | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Prescott | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Jordan | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Lucas | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Pressel | Republican | Yea |
| Karen Engleman | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Martin Carbaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hostettler | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Lehman | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Karickhoff | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Aylesworth | Republican | Yea |
| Peggy Mayfield | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Behning | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Heaton | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Morris | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Lauer | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Lindauer | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bartels | Republican | Not Voting |
| Timothy Wesco | Republican | Not Voting |
| Todd Huston | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wendy McNamara | Republican | Yea |
Passed
47 Yea
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1 Nay
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2 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 2% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (50)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Head | — | Yea |
| Merritt | — | Yea |
| Sandlin | — | Yea |
| Zay | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Crane | — | Yea |
| Delph | — | Yea |
| Eckerty | — | Yea |
| Grooms | — | Yea |
| Hershman | — | Yea |
| Houchin | — | Yea |
| Kenley | — | Yea |
| Kruse | — | Yea |
| Lanane | — | Yea |
| Long | — | Yea |
| Melton | — | Yea |
| Messmer | — | Yea |
| Mrvan | — | Yea |
| Perfect | — | Yea |
| Ruckelshaus | — | Yea |
| Stoops | — | Yea |
| Tallian | — | Yea |
| Zakas | — | Yea |
| Boots | — | Yea |
| Breaux | — | Yea |
| David Niezgodski | Democrat | Yea |
| Greg Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| J.D. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lonnie Randolph | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Aaron Freeman | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Doriot | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Charbonneau | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Bassler | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Koch | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Walker | Republican | Yea |
| James Buck | Republican | Yea |
| James Tomes | Republican | Yea |
| Jean Leising | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Raatz | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Crider | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mike Bohacek | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Niemeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Rodric Bray | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Alting | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Mishler | Republican | Yea |
| Susan Glick | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Holdman | Republican | Yea |
| Vaneta Becker | Republican | Yea |
Passed
95 Yea
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2 Nay
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3 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 2% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kersey | — | Yea |
| Kirchhofer | — | Yea |
| Leonard | — | Yea |
| Macer | — | Not Voting |
| Negele | — | Yea |
| Pelath | — | Yea |
| Saunders | — | Yea |
| Schaibley | — | Yea |
| Siegrist | — | Yea |
| Torr | — | Yea |
| Wolkins | — | Yea |
| Wright | — | Yea |
| Arnold | — | Yea |
| Smith, M | — | Yea |
| Smith, V | — | Yea |
| Braun | — | Yea |
| Miller | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Candelaria Reardon | — | Yea |
| Ellington | — | Yea |
| Forestal | — | Yea |
| Friend | — | Yea |
| Frizzell | — | Yea |
| Frye | — | Yea |
| Goodin | — | Yea |
| Gutwein | — | Yea |
| Hamm | — | Yea |
| Hatfield | — | Yea |
| Lehe | — | Yea |
| Lyness | — | Yea |
| Mahan | — | Yea |
| Morrison | — | Yea |
| Nisly | — | Yea |
| Speedy | — | Yea |
| Stemler | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Not Voting |
| Cherry | — | Yea |
| Cook | — | Yea |
| Culver | — | Yea |
| Davisson | — | Yea |
| Eberhart | — | Yea |
| Ober | — | Nay |
| Richardson | — | Yea |
| Washburne | — | Yea |
| Zent | — | Yea |
| Ziemke | — | Yea |
| Austin | — | Yea |
| Bacon | — | Yea |
| Beumer | — | Yea |
| Alex Burton | Democrat | Yea |
| Carey Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Cherrish Pryor | Democrat | Yea |
| Chuck Moseley | Democrat | Yea |
| Earl Harris | Democrat | Yea |
| Edward DeLaney | Democrat | Yea |
| Greg Taylor | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregory Porter | Democrat | Yea |
| John Bartlett | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Moed | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Pierce | Democrat | Yea |
| Maureen Bauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Philip GiaQuinta | Democrat | Yea |
| Robin Shackleford | Democrat | Yea |
| Ryan Dvorak | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Klinker | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Errington | Democrat | Yea |
| Vanessa Summers | Democrat | Yea |
| Beau Baird | Republican | Yea |
| Ben Smaltz | Republican | Yea |
| Bruce Borders | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Judy | Republican | Yea |
| Chris May | Republican | Yea |
| Dale DeVon | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Heine | Republican | Yea |
| Edmond Soliday | Republican | Yea |
| Edward Clere | Republican | Yea |
| Ethan Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Steuerwald | Republican | Yea |
| Harold Slager | Republican | Yea |
| Heath VanNatter | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Jordan | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Lucas | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Pressel | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Olthoff | Republican | Yea |
| Karen Engleman | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Liz Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Martin Carbaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Lehman | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Karickhoff | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Young | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Aylesworth | Republican | Not Voting |
| Peggy Mayfield | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Behning | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Heaton | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Morris | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy Wesco | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Huston | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy McNamara | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1043 do?
- Defines "data center". Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources (department). Sets forth information that must be included in a consumption permit application. Establishes procedures for the department to approve or deny a consumption permit application. Provides that a consumption permit may be transferred under certain circumstances. Provides that a person may consult with the department to assess the viability of a proposed data center with respect to water consumption. Allows the natural resources commission to adopt rules to implement this bill.
- Who sponsors HB 1043?
- HB 1043 is sponsored by Alex Burton (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1043?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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