Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0054 — A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.

Last action — Senator Byrne added as second author

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. 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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In plain language

Limits zoning requirements for commercial solar energy projects in Indiana after 2025.

This bill prevents local authorities from establishing zoning overlay districts for commercial solar energy projects unless underlying zones permit such projects. If underlying zones do not allow these projects, they must be rezoned to permit them.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means potential expansion for commercial solar energy projects may be dependent on local zoning approvals.

Summary

Provides that after December 31, 2025, a permit authority may not establish in a unit a zoning overlay district in which one or more commercial solar energy projects (CSE projects) will be located unless each underlying zoning district across which the proposed overlay district will extend is zoned for a use that, under the unit's existing zoning ordinance at the time the overlay district is proposed, permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district. Provides that if one or more underlying zoning districts across which the proposed overlay district will extend is not zoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district, each such underlying zoning district, or part of the zoning district, must be rezoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within all or part of the underlying zoning district.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senator Byrne added as second author

  2. Authored by Senator Brown L

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 4 voted No

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

SB 54 - Behning - 3rd Reading

Passed 87 Yea · 6 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 43401
Unaffiliated 21204
Democrat 23002
Total 87607
% of votes cast 87%6%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Ellington — Yea
Lehe — Yea
Saunders — Yea
Schaibley — Yea
Fleming — Yea
Leonard — Yea
Frye — Yea
Lyness — Yea
Goodrich — Yea
Speedy — Yea
Boy — Yea
Hatfield — Yea
Morrison — Yea
Negele — Yea
Cherry — Yea
Torr — Yea
Cook — Yea
Vermilion — Yea
Zent — Yea
Ziemke — Yea
Eberhart — Yea
Nisly — Nay
Jacob — Nay
Austin — Not Voting
Gutwein — Not Voting
Davisson — Not Voting
Mr. Speaker — 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 Not Voting
Philip GiaQuinta Democrat Yea
Ragen Hatcher Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Brad Barrett Republican Yea
Bruce Borders Republican Yea
Chris Jeter Republican Yea
Chris Judy Republican Yea
Chris May Republican Yea
Cindy Ledbetter Republican Yea
Craig Snow Republican Yea
Dale DeVon Republican Yea
Dave Heine Republican Yea
David Abbott Republican Yea
Doug Miller Republican Yea
Edmond Soliday Republican Yea
Edward Clere Republican Yea
Elizabeth Rowray Republican Yea
Ethan Manning Republican Yea
Gregory Steuerwald Republican Yea
Harold Slager Republican Yea
Heath VanNatter Republican Yea
J.D. Prescott Republican Nay
Jack Jordan Republican Yea
Jake Teshka Republican Yea
Jeffrey Thompson Republican Yea
Jim Lucas Republican Nay
Jim Pressel Republican Yea
Joanna King Republican Yea
Julie Olthoff Republican Yea
Karen Engleman Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Martin Carbaugh Republican Yea
Matt Hostettler Republican Nay
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 Yea
Robert Morris Republican Yea
Ryan Lauer Republican Yea
Shane Lindauer Republican Nay
Steve Bartels Republican Yea
Timothy O'Brien Republican Yea
Timothy Wesco Republican Yea
Wendy McNamara Republican Yea
Zach Payne Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

SB 54 - Doriot - 3rd Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25002
Unaffiliated 17102
Democrat 3000
Total 45104
% of votes cast 90%2%0%8%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Lanane — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Ford J.D. — Yea
Melton — Yea
Spartz — Yea
Ford Jon — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Breaux — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Zay — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Crane — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Boots — Nay
Merritt — Not Voting
Tallian — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Not Voting
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

Official roll call →

Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0054 do?
Provides that after December 31, 2025, a permit authority may not establish in a unit a zoning overlay district in which one or more commercial solar energy projects (CSE projects) will be located unless each underlying zoning district across which the proposed overlay district will extend is zoned for a use that, under the unit's existing zoning ordinance at the time the overlay district is proposed, permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district. Provides that if one or more underlying zoning districts across which the proposed overlay district will extend is not zoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within that underlying district, each such underlying zoning district, or part of the zoning district, must be rezoned for a use that permits the location of a CSE project within all or part of the underlying zoning district.
Who sponsors SB0054?
SB0054 is sponsored by Liz Brown (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0054?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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