Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 1397 — Redevelopment tax credits.

Last action — Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that $50,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the Indiana economic development corporation's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that the purpose of the initiative is to undertake qualified community projects within local government units that have a project budget of at least $15,000,000 per project to do the following: (1) Advance historic preservation. (2) Redevelop or rehabilitate distressed buildings or underutilized property. (3) Redevelop or rehabilitate sites where distressed buildings once stood. Allows a redevelopment tax credit for: (1) a for-profit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 20% of the taxpayer's cost of the project; and (2) a nonprofit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 30% of the taxpayer's cost of the project. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Provides for certain items that are included in a nonprofit taxpayer's qualified investment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

  2. Representative Snow added as coauthor

  3. Authored by Representative Lopez

  4. First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 22000
Unaffiliated 24000
Democrat 4000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Eckerty — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Melton — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Smith — Yea
Breaux — Yea
Delph — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Head — Yea
Long — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Spartz — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Tallian — Yea
Crane — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Zakas — Yea
Zay — Yea
Boots — Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
J.D. Ford Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Brian Buchanan 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 Yea
Mike Bohacek Republican Yea
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

Official roll call →

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 34001
Unaffiliated 43004
Democrat 18000
Total 95005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Ellington — Yea
Forestal — Yea
Goodin — Yea
Kirchhofer — Yea
Hamm — Yea
Leonard — Yea
Lyness — Yea
Morrison — Yea
Pelath — Yea
Saunders — Yea
Schaibley — Yea
Speedy — Yea
Stemler — Yea
Torr — Yea
Washburne — Yea
Wolkins — Yea
Smith, V — Yea
Miller — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Candelaria Reardon — Yea
Cherry — Yea
Cook — Yea
Culver — Yea
Davisson — Yea
Friend — Yea
Frye — Yea
Gutwein — Yea
Hatfield — Yea
Kersey — Yea
Mahan — Yea
Negele — Yea
Nisly — Yea
Ober — Yea
Siegrist — Yea
Wright — Yea
Smith, M — Not Voting
Mr. Speaker — Not Voting
Eberhart — Yea
Frizzell — Not Voting
Lehe — Yea
Macer — Not Voting
Richardson — 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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Peggy Mayfield Republican Yea
Robert Behning Republican Yea
Robert Heaton Republican Yea
Robert Morris Republican Yea
Shane Lindauer Republican Yea
Steve Bartels Republican Yea
Timothy Wesco Republican Yea
Todd Huston Republican Yea
Wendy McNamara Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1397 do?
Provides that $50,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the Indiana economic development corporation's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that the purpose of the initiative is to undertake qualified community projects within local government units that have a project budget of at least $15,000,000 per project to do the following: (1) Advance historic preservation. (2) Redevelop or rehabilitate distressed buildings or underutilized property. (3) Redevelop or rehabilitate sites where distressed buildings once stood. Allows a redevelopment tax credit for: (1) a for-profit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 20% of the taxpayer's cost of the project; and (2) a nonprofit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 30% of the taxpayer's cost of the project. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Provides for certain items that are included in a nonprofit taxpayer's qualified investment.
Who sponsors HB 1397?
HB 1397 is sponsored by Danny Lopez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1397?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1397?
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