James Buck
Born
1945
Contact
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14
Bills sponsored
this session · 194 all-time
32
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 423 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2487
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 2487 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.5%
based on 1845 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.5%
based on 1845 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.1%
based on 1845 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
194 billsCurrent session 14 bills
- SJ0003 A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article 10, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana concerning taxation. Introduced
- SB0218 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation and to make an appropriation. Introduced
- SB0217 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation. Introduced
- SB0216 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property. Introduced
- SB0175 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. Introduced
- SB 270 Township mergers. Signed
- SB 176 Shooting ranges. Signed
- SB 92 Community corrections trust funds. Signed
- SB 216 Eminent domain. In Committee
- SB 217 Circuit breaker credit for homesteads. In Committee
- SB 218 Circuit breaker credits for homesteads. In Committee
- SB 175 Dangerous excessive speeding. In Committee
- SB 167 Relocation of outdoor advertising signs. Passed
- SJR 3 Constitutional amendment on circuit breaker credit. In Committee
Historical 180 bills
- SB 127 Battery charged security devices. Signed
- SCR 47 Memorializing Lynn Reid. Died
- SB 178 Natural gas and propane as a clean energy resources. Signed
- HCR 38 Honoring those who were part of the B-58 Hustler program. Died
- SR 62 Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans. Died
- SB 370 Health care matters. Died
- HB 1220 Office of the attorney general. Signed
- HB 1272 Commission, committee, and board administration. Signed
- SB 126 Annexation. Died
- HB 1134 Executive sessions. Signed
- SB 31 Sessions of the general assembly. Died
- SB 128 Compensation for business losses. Died
- SB 389 Annexation of fire protection district territory. Signed
- SB 129 Landlocked property. Died
- SB 391 Political subdivision budgets. Died
- SB 367 Annual adjustment of assessed value. Died
- SB 390 Adjusted gross income tax filing requirement. 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
- SB 30 Adult-sized changing tables. Died
- SB 202 The department of agriculture. Died
- SB 282 Leaves of absence for local officeholders. Died
- HB 1090 Transportation matters. Signed
- SB 252 Notice publication. Signed
- SB 30 School bus stop arm violation notification. Died
- HB 1320 Building regulation. Signed
Co-sponsored
423 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- SB 88 Education matters. Signed
- 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
- SB 15 Foster youth. Signed
- 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
- SB 163 Various property tax matters. Signed
- 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
Historical 391 bills
- HB 1634 Math education. Signed
- SR 59 Honoring Bronice Bradley. Died
- SCR 42 Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. Died
- SB 423 Small modular nuclear reactor pilot program. Signed
- SR 38 Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Died
- SR 27 Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Died
- SB 198 Crime of swatting. Signed
- 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
- 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
- SB 95 Law enforcement training cost reimbursement. 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 331 Amended registration. Signed
- SB 26 Signal jamming. Signed
- SR 35 Memorializing Senator Dennis Neary. Died
- SB 221 State comptroller. Signed
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | fail | February 23, 2026 |
|
HB 1266
Department of education and education matters.
HB 1266 - Raatz |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0080
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning general provisions.
SB 80 - Freeman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1406
Tax and fiscal matters.
HB 1406 - Holdman |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1115
Homeowners association governance.
HB 1115 - Deery |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0239
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 239 - Rogers |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0185
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning alcohol and tobacco.
SB 185 - Alting |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
SB0140
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.
SB 140 - Becker |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 1249
Various criminal law matters.
HB 1249 - Freeman |
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 - Maxwell |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
SB0270
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 270 - Niemeyer |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |