Matt Commons
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7
Bills sponsored
this session · 13 all-time
11
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 47 all-time
3
Enacted into law
this session · 6 all-time
786
Recorded votes
95%
Vote participation
voted in 95% of 786 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.6%
based on 548 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.4%
based on 548 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.2%
based on 548 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
13 billsCurrent session 7 bills
- HB 1275 Sale of hemp containing products. Introduced
- HB 1274 Insurance mandated gun free zone notices. Signed
- HB 1160 Naturalization examination. Introduced
- HB 1099 Foreign adversaries. Passed
- HB 1098 Work based learning liability. Signed
- SB 256 Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. Signed
- SB 7 Carbon sequestration. Passed
Co-sponsored
47 billsCurrent session 11 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- HCR 24 Recognizing the 70th anniversary of The Arc of Indiana and honoring its enduring leadership and advocacy for Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To Executive
- SB 176 Shooting ranges. Signed
- SB 78 Wireless communication device policy. Signed
- HCR 1 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the U.S. 41 bridge over the Kankakee River the "Corporal Brandon Schreiber Memorial Bridge". To Executive
- HR 28 Recognizing the seriousness of the U.S. national debt and its threat to national security. Passed
- HR 50 Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. Passed
- SB 27 Stadium authority. Signed
- HCR 13 Encouraging the United States Congress to require the United States Secretary of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. In Committee
- 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 36 bills
- SB 346 Rural business growth. Died
- HCR 43 Encouraging a healthier Indiana. Died
- HCR 27 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- HB 1612 Rural business growth. Died
- HB 1018 Old home repair tax credit. Died
- SCR 7 Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Purdue College of Engineering. Died
- HCR 41 Supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states. Died
- HB 1280 Taxation of military income. Signed
- SCR 8 Condemning religious persecution worldwide. Died
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. Signed
- HB 1637 School and public safety matters. 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
- HB 1521 Consumer genetic testing providers. Signed
- HR 11 Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. Died
- SB 143 Parental rights. Signed
- HR 40 Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. Died
- HR 39 Recognizing April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. Died
- HB 1045 Teacher compensation. Died
- SJR 21 Terms of members of Congress. Signed
- HCR 34 Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates. Died
- SCR 36 Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Died
- HB 1535 Sentencing of aliens unlawfully present. Died
- HB 1186 Law enforcement matters. Died
- HR 12 Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |