Indiana 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 304 — Indemnity agreements in public works contracts.

Last action — Public Law 149

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Provides that a statute that invalidates indemnity agreements in construction contracts relating to providing certain professional services is applicable to such contracts relating to public works projects. Provides that a specified chapter does not apply to: (1) projects covered by INDOT's contractor qualification statute; or (2) a project that is the construction, improvement, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a highway, street, or road. Provides that a BOT agreement may provide for the transfer of a public facility to a governmental body by means of a lease or an installment contract. Defines certain terms.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Law 149

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments; Roll Call 374: yeas 47, nays 0

  7. Motion to concur filed

  8. Returned to the Senate with amendments

  9. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 353: yeas 89, nays 6

  10. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  11. Amendment #1 (Bartels) prevailed; voice vote

  12. Committee report: do pass, adopted

  13. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  14. Referred to the House

  15. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 89: yeas 47, nays 0

  16. House sponsor: Representative Torr

  17. Senator Buck added as coauthor

  18. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  19. Amendment #1 (Messmer) prevailed; voice vote

  20. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  21. Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  22. Senator Koch added as second author

  23. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  24. Authored by Senator Messmer

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Mark Messmer
  • Eric Koch Republican
  • Jerry Torr

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 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 304 - Messmer - 3rd Reading

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 25000
Unaffiliated 18002
Democrat 4001
Total 47003
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Crane — Yea
Kruse — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Tallian — Yea
Boots — Yea
Ford J.D. — Yea
Melton — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Walker G — Yea
Breaux — Yea
Walker K — Yea
Brown — Yea
Young — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Zay — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Houchin — Not Voting
Mrvan — Not Voting
Ford Jon — Yea
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Fady Qaddoura Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Not Voting
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 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
Michael Crider 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
Scott Baldwin Republican Yea
Stacey Donato Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 304 do?
Provides that a statute that invalidates indemnity agreements in construction contracts relating to providing certain professional services is applicable to such contracts relating to public works projects. Provides that a specified chapter does not apply to: (1) projects covered by INDOT's contractor qualification statute; or (2) a project that is the construction, improvement, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a highway, street, or road. Provides that a BOT agreement may provide for the transfer of a public facility to a governmental body by means of a lease or an installment contract. Defines certain terms.
Who sponsors SB 304?
SB 304 is sponsored by Mark Messmer, Eric Koch (Republican), Lonnie Randolph (Democrat), James Buck (Republican), and Jerry Torr.
What is the current status of SB 304?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2021. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 304?
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