Indiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0069 — A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.

Last action — Committee report: do pass, adopted

  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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • 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 4 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

Increases the lump sum death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a 1977 fund member. Provides that a 1977 fund member may extend their deferred retirement option plan (DROP) retirement date up to 60 months after the member entered the DROP. Makes conforming changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report: do pass, adopted

  2. Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions

  4. Referred to the House

  5. House sponsor: Representative VanNatter

  6. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 91: yeas 46, nays 0

  7. Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  9. Senator Pol added as coauthor

  10. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  11. Senator Niezgodski added as coauthor

  12. Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  13. Senators Doriot, Donato added as coauthors

  14. First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor

  15. Authored by Senators Rogers, Goode

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 5 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 69 - Rogers - 3rd Reading

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 9001
Total 46003
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Andrea Hunley Democrat Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Fady Qaddoura Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
J.D. Ford Democrat Not Voting
La Keisha Jackson Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Mark Spencer Democrat Yea
Rodney Pol Democrat Yea
Shelli Yoder Democrat Yea
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Brett Clark Republican Yea
Brian Buchanan Republican Yea
Chris Garten Republican Not Voting
Cyndi Carrasco Republican Yea
Dan Dernulc Republican Yea
Daryl Schmitt Republican Yea
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Yea
Eric Koch Republican Yea
Gary Byrne Republican Yea
Greg Goode 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
Kyle Walker 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
Randy Maxwell Republican Yea
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Scott Alexander Republican Yea
Scott Baldwin Republican Yea
Spencer Deery Republican Yea
Stacey Donato Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Tyler Johnson Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

SB 69 - Young M - 3rd Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27200
Unaffiliated 9301
Democrat 6100
Total 42601
% of votes cast 86%12%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Houchin — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Melton — Yea
Boehnlein — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Boots — Yea
Ford Jon — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Zay — Yea
Crane — Nay
Kruse — Nay
Sandlin — Nay
Breaux — Not Voting
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Fady Qaddoura Democrat Nay
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
J.D. Ford Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Rodney Pol Democrat Yea
Shelli Yoder 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 Nay
Greg Walker Republican Yea
James Buck Republican Yea
James Tomes Republican Yea
Jean Leising Republican Yea
Jeff Raatz Republican Yea
Justin Busch Republican Yea
Kyle Walker 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 Nay
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Scott Baldwin Republican Yea
Stacey Donato Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

Official roll call →

SB 69 - Sandlin - 3rd Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Unaffiliated 14501
Democrat 1200
Total 42701
% of votes cast 84%14%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Crane — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Boots — Yea
Ford Jon — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Spartz — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Zay — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Breaux — Nay
Lanane — Nay
Ford J.D. — Nay
Melton — Nay
Tallian — Nay
Stoops — Not Voting
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Nay
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Nay
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

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0069 do?
Increases the lump sum death benefit payable to the heirs or estate of a 1977 fund member. Provides that a 1977 fund member may extend their deferred retirement option plan (DROP) retirement date up to 60 months after the member entered the DROP. Makes conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB0069?
SB0069 is sponsored by Linda Rogers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0069?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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