Eric Bassler
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3
Bills sponsored
this session · 136 all-time
26
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 350 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 42 all-time
2487
Recorded votes
88%
Vote participation
voted in 88% of 2487 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
91.3%
based on 1614 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
8.7%
based on 1614 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
86.7%
based on 1614 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
136 billsCurrent session 3 bills
Historical 133 bills
- HB 1427 Department of local government finance. Signed
- SB 465 Certified technology parks. Died
- SCR 27 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Owen County Chamber of Commerce. Died
- SR 36 Recognizing the Purdue Extension Community Leadership Program. Died
- HCR 45 Congratulating the South Knox High School girls basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 2A state championship title. Died
- SB 238 Lobbying prohibition. Died
- SB 200 Straight ticket voting. Died
- SB 310 Feasibility study of energy audit of state government campus. Died
- SB 31 Sessions of the general assembly. Died
- SB 307 Environmental waste inventory and grant program. Died
- SB 464 Financial institutions and consumer credit. Signed
- HB 1615 Certified technology parks. Died
- SB 466 Military base infrastructure grant program. Died
- SB 122 Nonprofit loan center loans for state employees. Died
- SR 5 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the NCSL. Died
- SB 221 State board of accounts. Signed
- HB 1233 Robotics competition program. Signed
- SB 200 Nonprofit loan center loans for state employees. Died
- SB 220 Financial institutions and consumer credit. Signed
- HB 1079 Low THC hemp extract. Died
- SB 264 Religious exemption from worker's compensation. Died
- HB 1328 Department of local government finance. Signed
- SB 294 Medical cannabis. Died
- SB 285 Property taxes. Died
- SB 231 CHOICE program. Died
Co-sponsored
350 billsCurrent session 26 bills
- SR 68 Memorializing Reverend Jesse Jackson. Passed
- SCR 26 Memorializing Lee Hamilton. To Executive
- SR 63 Honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 57 Honoring Sgt. Bill Spalding upon his retirement. Passed
- SCR 25 Celebrating the legacy of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. To Executive
- SR 33 Honoring Dan Huge. Passed
- SR 50 Honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement. Passed
- SCR 19 Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. To Executive
- SR 49 Honoring Senator Andrea Hunley on her retirement. Passed
- SR 35 Recognizing National Engineers Week. Passed
- SR 47 Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 46 Honoring Diane Masariu Carter. Passed
- SR 21 Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Passed
- SR 44 Honoring Senator Eric Bassler upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 45 Honoring Greg Gordon upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- HCR 12 Honoring Cindy Hoye for her longstanding service to the Indiana State Fair Commission. To Executive
- HCR 4 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the stretch of State Road 45 that is between College Avenue and Fee Lane in Bloomington the “Bob Knight Memorial Way”. To Executive
- SCR 18 Honoring the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 481. To Executive
- SR 23 Memorializing Nancy Nugent. Passed
- SR 17 Memorializing Richard Young. Passed
- SR 38 Honoring Senator Kyle Walker upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Passed
- SR 41 Honoring the 2026 Senate Democratic Caucus interns. Passed
- SR 6 Honoring Dr. Erica Graham. Passed
- SB 194 Redistricting standards. In Committee
- SR 37 Congratulating the IU Hoosiers football team. Passed
Historical 324 bills
- SB 450 Article V convention. Signed
- SR 59 Honoring Bronice Bradley. Died
- SCR 42 Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. Died
- SB 74 Extension of lifeline law immunity. Signed
- HB 1111 Indiana National Guard. Signed
- SR 38 Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Died
- SR 27 Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Died
- SR 40 Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett. Died
- SR 45 Recognizing the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Interns. Died
- SCR 4 Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Died
- SR 56 Honoring Judge Terry Crone. Died
- SCR 38 Honoring Jadin O'Brien. Died
- SR 54 Honoring Judge Patricia Riley. Died
- SB 4 Water matters. Signed
- SB 478 Craft hemp flower and THC products. Died
- SCR 14 Honoring Bella Bauer. Died
- SR 18 Honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. Died
- HCR 2 Urging the INDOT to rename that portion of U.S. Hwy 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway". Died
- HCR 8 Urging the INDOT to rename a portion of SR 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile". Died
- HCR 5 Urging the INDOT to rename that portion of SR 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road". Died
- SB 5 State fiscal and contracting matters. Signed
- HCR 7 Urging the INDOT to rename the SR 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge". Died
- SB 28 Ground water emergencies. Signed
- SB 103 Vehicle emissions. Signed
- SR 35 Memorializing Senator Dennis Neary. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB0027
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.
SB 27 - Mishler |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1048
VFD clothing and automobile allowances.
HB 1048 - Crider - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB0148
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 148 - Pol - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1145
Thirteenth check.
HB 1145 - Buchanan - 3rd Reading |
Nay | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
HB 1031
County coroners.
HB 1031 - Doriot - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2026 |
|
SB0258
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning environmental law.
SB 258 - Koch - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
SB0090
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 90 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0169
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning trade regulation.
SB 169 - Baldwin - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
SB0191
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.
SB 191 - Carrasco - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1343
Public safety matters.
HB 1343 - Baldwin - 2nd Reading |
Nay | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
Bureau of motor vehicles.
HB 1200 - Crider - 2nd Reading |
Not Voting | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1266
Department of education and education matters.
HB 1266 - Raatz |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0080
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning general provisions.
SB 80 - Freeman |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1406
Tax and fiscal matters.
HB 1406 - Holdman |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1115
Homeowners association governance.
HB 1115 - Deery |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0239
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 239 - Rogers |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0185
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 185 - Alting |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0140
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 140 - Becker |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
Various criminal law matters.
HB 1249 - Freeman |
Not Voting | 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 - Maxwell |
Not Voting | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1277
Health and human services matters.
HB 1277 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1210
Department of local government finance.
HB 1210 - Holdman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0271
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
SB 271 - Koch |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0204
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 204 - Deery |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0179
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning transportation.
SB 179 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0144
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 144 - Alexander |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1200
Bureau of motor vehicles.
HB 1200 - Crider |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1343
Public safety matters.
HB 1343 - Baldwin |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1268
Indiana defense matters.
HB 1268 - Goode |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0256
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration.
SB 256 - Garten |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0071
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning probate.
SB 71 - Carrasco |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0014
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning pensions.
SB 14 - Rogers |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0224
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.
SB 224 - Glick |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1038
Gaming matters.
HB 1038 - Busch |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1408
Education matters.
HB 1408 - Raatz |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0199
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 199 - Raatz |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0176
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 176 - Tomes |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0004
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
SB 4 - Mishler |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0254
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education.
SB 254 - Goode |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0226
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.
SB 226 - Baldwin |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1052
Various administrative law matters.
HB 1052 - Alting |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0285
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 285 - Carrasco |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0282
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
SB 282 - Charbonneau |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0270
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 270 - Niemeyer |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0225
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
SB 225 - Busch |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0189
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning insurance.
SB 189 - Baldwin |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0277
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning environmental law.
SB 277 - Niemeyer |
Not Voting | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0200
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 200 - Raatz |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0162
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety.
SB 162 - Rogers |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB0119
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 119 - Dernulc |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |