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11
Bills sponsored
this session · 90 all-time
10
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 248 all-time
4
Enacted into law
this session · 25 all-time
1970
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 1970 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.7%
based on 1451 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.3%
based on 1451 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.9%
based on 1451 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
90 billsCurrent session 11 bills
- HC0016 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. Introduced
- HC0003 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 near Perry County Memorial Hospital the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway”. Introduced
- HB 1363 Various public safety matters. Introduced
- HB 1343 Public safety matters. Signed
- HB 1268 Indiana defense matters. Signed
- HB 1130 Craft hemp. Introduced
- HB1003 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to make an appropriation. Signed
- SB 227 Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Signed
- HCR 16 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. To Executive
- SB 118 Self-service storage facilities. Passed
- HCR 3 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 237 near Perry County Memorial Hospital the “Sergeant Heather J. Glenn Memorial Highway”. To Executive
Historical 79 bills
- HB 1111 Indiana National Guard. Signed
- SB 138 Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21. Died
- HB 1638 Government and regulatory matters. Died
- HB 1637 School and public safety matters. Signed
- SB 95 Law enforcement training cost reimbursement. Signed
- SB 231 Various corrections matters. Signed
- HCR 18 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of service. Died
- HB 1235 Military and veteran matters. Died
- HB 1045 Teacher compensation. Died
- HB 1186 Law enforcement matters. Died
- SB 433 Veteran service officers. Signed
- HB 1185 Athletic trainers. Died
- HB 1184 State chemist. Died
- SB 216 Agriculture and pesticides. Signed
- SB 15 Military benefits and services poster. Signed
- SC 18 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge on I-64 in Crawford County the "Dale Workman Memorial Bridge". Died
- HB 1201 Licensed plumber examination. Died
- SC 11 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge on I-64 in Crawford County the "Dale Workman Memorial Bridge". Died
- HB 1396 Government boards, councils, and commissions. Died
- HB 1202 Military and veteran issues. Died
- HC 24 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years of service. Died
- HCR 24 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years of service. Died
- SCR 11 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge on I-64 in Crawford County the "Dale Workman Memorial Bridge". Died
- SCR 18 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge on I-64 in Crawford County the "Dale Workman Memorial Bridge". Died
- HB 1623 Administrative law. Signed
Co-sponsored
248 billsCurrent session 10 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- HCR 20 Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye. To Executive
- SCR 8 Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry. To Executive
- 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 12 Prohibition of ranked choice voting. Signed
- HR 15 To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
- HR 13 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and the Irish ties to the historical event. Passed
Historical 238 bills
- SB 525 Annexation. Signed
- SB 465 Certified technology parks. Died
- HB 1280 Taxation of military income. Signed
- HB 1122 Unlawful encroachment. Signed
- HB 1016 School safety commission. Signed
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. Signed
- HB 1155 Signal jamming devices. Died
- SB 478 Craft hemp flower and THC products. Died
- HB 1272 Commission, committee, and board administration. Signed
- SB 388 1977 pension and disability fund. Died
- HB 1383 Indiana civilian cyber corps. Died
- SB 318 Required disclosures and access of foreign media. Signed
- HB 1203 Reservist tuition supplement program. Died
- HR 11 Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. Died
- HB 1432 Various gaming matters. Died
- HB 1196 Membership of aviation boards. Signed
- HR 39 Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. Died
- HB 1113 Fire protection districts. Signed
- HB 1635 Medical cannabis. Died
- HB 1245 Natural resource entrance fees. Died
- HB 1422 Free state park admissions for Gold Star families. Died
- HB 1132 Stadium and convention building authority. Signed
- HB 1051 Mobile integration healthcare grants. Signed
- HB 1119 Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Died
- SB 424 Small modular nuclear reactor development costs. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |