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4
Bills sponsored
this session · 50 all-time
12
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 157 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 10 all-time
1719
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 1719 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.4%
based on 1327 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.6%
based on 1327 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.9%
based on 1327 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
50 billsCurrent session 4 bills
- HC0009 Urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana’s economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs. Introduced
- HB 1327 Annexation. Introduced
- HB 1062 Wake boarding and wake surfing. Signed
- HCR 9 Urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana’s economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs. To Executive
Historical 46 bills
- SB 211 Clean water Indiana program. Signed
- HB 1194 County coroners. Signed
- SB 291 Anatomical gift inquiries. Died
- HB 1423 Wake boarding and wake surfing. Died
- HB 1190 Water quality. Died
- HB 1422 Free state park admissions for Gold Star families. Died
- HB 1101 Tax deduction and credit for persons 65 or older. Died
- HB 1189 Protection of property rights. Died
- HB 1195 Pornographic material. Died
- SCR 9 Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 13 in Syracuse the "Benjamin Fisher Memorial Highway". Died
- HB 1220 Tax deduction and credit for persons 65 or older. Died
- HB 1394 DNR best available flood hazard data. Died
- SB 49 Catastrophically disabled veteran hunting. Signed
- HB 1237 Annexation. Died
- HB 1221 Material that is obscene or harmful to minors. Died
- SC 9 Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 13 in Syracuse the "Benjamin Fisher Memorial Highway". Died
- HB 1346 Medicare supplement insurance. Died
- HB 1304 Watercraft registration renewal fee. Signed
- HB 1174 Highway finances. Died
- HB 1150 Hunting season for disabled veterans. Died
- HB 1305 Wake boarding and wake surfing. Died
- SB 187 Wake boarding and wake surfing. Died
- HB 1249 Carbon sequestration pilot project. Died
- HB 1248 Direct contact with specified animals. Signed
- HB 1080 Public meetings. Died
Co-sponsored
157 billsCurrent session 12 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- HR 9 Recognizing the seriousness of the US national debt and its threat to national security. In Committee
- HR 28 Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security. Passed
- HR 8 Recognizing February as American Heart Month. Passed
- HR 36 Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month. Passed
- SB 182 Gender issues. Passed
- SB 224 Department of natural resources. Signed
- HR 5 Honoring Richard P. Miller upon his 101st birthday. Passed
- HR 50 Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. Passed
- SB 27 Stadium authority. Signed
- HCR 8 Honoring the longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Indiana. To Executive
- HR 15 To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
Historical 145 bills
- HR 22 Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. Died
- SB 157 Protection of property rights. Signed
- HR 68 Honoring Captain Adam J. Kuspa. Died
- SB 477 Low head dams. Signed
- SB 520 Perpetual care fund deposits for columbariums. Signed
- HCR 43 Encouraging a healthier Indiana. Died
- HCR 27 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- SB 178 Natural gas and propane as a clean energy resources. Signed
- HCR 41 Supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states. Died
- HB 1082 Coverage for living organ donors. Died
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. Signed
- HCR 26 Recognizing Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. Died
- SB 28 Ground water emergencies. Signed
- SB 442 Instruction on human sexuality. Signed
- SB 183 Road intersection safety. Died
- HB 1519 Workforce housing assistance program. Died
- HR 40 Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. Died
- HB 1209 Conservancy district board elections. Died
- HB 1319 Elkhart County courts. Died
- HB 1585 Cemetery perpetual care fund. Died
- HCR 19 Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. Died
- SCR 26 Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans. Died
- HR 46 Recognizing Sunday, August 10, 2025, as Indiana Prayer Walk Your Campus Day. Died
- HCR 16 Honoring Bruce Haines upon his retirement from the Fort Wayne Public Broadcasting Service. Died
- HCR 28 Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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SB0140
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 140 - Zimmerman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0271
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 271 - McNamara |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0144
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 144 - Rowray |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1408
Education matters.
HB 1408 - Behning |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1423
Indianapolis public education corporation.
HB 1423 - Behning |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1377
Straight ticket voting.
HB 1377 - Payne |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1348
Regulation of grease control equipment.
HB 1348 - Pressel |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1165
Various animal related matters.
HB 1165 - McNamara |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0004
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
SB 4 - Snow - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
SB0169
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning trade regulation.
SB 169 - Teshka - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 23, 2026 |
|
SB0056
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 56 - Baird - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1408
Education matters.
HB 1408 - Behning - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
HB 1122
License plates for former state legislators.
HB 1122 - Bartlett - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
HB 1078
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion.
HB 1078 - Manning - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1032
Redistricting.
HB 1032 - Smaltz - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | December 04, 2025 |
|
SB0080
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning general provisions.
SB 80 - Engleman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1368
Carbon.
HB 1368 - Soliday |
Yea | fail | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1271
Payment of health claims.
HB 1271 - McGuire |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0089
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 89 - VanNatter - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1033
Various judicial matters.
HB 1033 - Lopez - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 20, 2026 |
|
SB0071
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning probate.
SB 71 - Jeter - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1025
County policies.
HB 1025 - Zimmerman - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
SB0189
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
SB 189 - Barrett - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 23, 2026 |
|
SB0005
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 5 - Steuerwald - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1176
Education matters.
HB 1176 - Teshka - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | January 27, 2026 |
|
SB0013
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
SB 13 - Miller D - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
HB 1348
Regulation of grease control equipment.
HB 1348 - Pressel - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 28, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
Bureau of motor vehicles.
HB 1200 - Pressel |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0191
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.
SB 191 - Bascom - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1254
Various dental matters; respiratory care.
HB 1254 - Goss-Reaves - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 20, 2026 |
|
SB0224
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
SB 224 - Lindauer - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
HB 1056
Resisting law enforcement conflict resolution.
HB 1056 - Meltzer - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1155
Traffic enforcement.
HB 1155 - Soliday |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0228
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 228 - Teshka - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 23, 2026 |
|
SB0243
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
SB 243 - Thompson - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB1002
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.
HB 1002 - Shonkwiler - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1267
State board of accounts.
HB 1267 - Lehman - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
HB 1032
Redistricting.
HB 1032 |
Yea | pass | December 02, 2025 |
|
HB 1210
Department of local government finance.
HB 1210 - Snow |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0277
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning environmental law.
SB 277 - Baird - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SB0222
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
SB 222 - Barrett - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 09, 2026 |
|
SB0185
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 185 - VanNatter |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB1003
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.
HB 1003 - Bartels |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0001
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services and to make an
appropriation.
SB 1 - Barrett - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1098
Work based learning liability.
HB 1098 - Commons - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 28, 2026 |
|
HB 1052
Various administrative law matters.
HB 1052 - Manning |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0014
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
SB 14 - Teshka - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 1274
Insurance mandated gun free zone notices.
HB 1274 - Commons - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 28, 2026 |
|
HB 1032
Redistricting.
HB 1032 - Smaltz |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
SB0204
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 204 - Smith H |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |