Indiana 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 17 — Election of Lake County superior court judges.

Last action — Authored by Senators Randolph Lonnie M, Taylor G, Pol

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that the superior court judges of Lake County are elected as are other superior court judges. Provides that the change to the election of a judge does not occur until the general election that occurs immediately before the expiration of the term of a judge sitting on the court under current law. Repeals superseded provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Authored by Senators Randolph Lonnie M, Taylor G, Pol

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 17 do?
Provides that the superior court judges of Lake County are elected as are other superior court judges. Provides that the change to the election of a judge does not occur until the general election that occurs immediately before the expiration of the term of a judge sitting on the court under current law. Repeals superseded provisions.
Who sponsors SB 17?
SB 17 is sponsored by Rodney Pol (Democrat), Greg Taylor (Democrat), and Lonnie Randolph (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 17?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 17?
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