Chris Garten
Born
1982
Contact
Email · s45@iga.in.gov
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25
Bills sponsored
this session · 248 all-time
25
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 225 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1852
Recorded votes
89%
Vote participation
voted in 89% of 1852 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.2%
based on 1274 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.8%
based on 1274 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89%
based on 1274 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
248 billsCurrent session 25 bills
- SC0022 Recognizing the ILYAC. Introduced
- SB0257 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities. Introduced
- SB0256 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state offices and administration. Signed
- SB0001 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services and to make an appropriation. Signed
- SB 256 Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. Signed
- SB 275 FSSA fiscal matters. To Executive
- SB 76 Immigration matters. Signed
- HCR 20 Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye. To Executive
- SB 8 Library budgets. Passed
- HCR 16 Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services. To Executive
- SCR 22 Recognizing the ILYAC. To Executive
- SB 226 Indiana department of administration. Signed
- SB 215 Gender matters. In Committee
- SB 257 Electricity rate increases due to data centers. In Committee
- SB 4 Various fiscal matters. Signed
- SB 182 Gender issues. Passed
- SB 1 Human services matters. Signed
- HCR 6 Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To Executive
- SB 11 Firing squad. In Committee
- SB 122 Various immigration matters. In Committee
- SB 189 Nonparticipating providers. Signed
- SB 161 Education matters. Passed
- SB 172 Administrative rulemaking. Passed
- SB 12 Prohibition of ranked choice voting. Signed
- SR 36 Honoring the 2026 Senate Majority Caucus interns. Passed
Historical 223 bills
- HB 1666 Ownership of health care providers. Signed
- SR 70 Congratulating the Borden High School girls basketball team. Died
- HB 1008 Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission. Signed
- SR 40 Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett. Died
- SR 57 Congratulating the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team. Died
- SB 3 Fiduciary duty in health plan administration. Signed
- SB 4 Water matters. Signed
- SB 478 Craft hemp flower and THC products. Died
- SB 5 State fiscal and contracting matters. Signed
- HB 1005 Housing and building matters. Signed
- HB 1004 Health care matters. Signed
- SB 318 Required disclosures and access of foreign media. Signed
- SB 287 School board matters. Signed
- SB 389 Annexation of fire protection district territory. Signed
- HB 1235 Military and veteran matters. Died
- HB 1531 Various immigration matters. Died
- SB 10 Voter registration. Signed
- SCR 22 Supporting a healthier Indiana. Died
- SCR 33 Recognizing the ILYAC. Died
- SB 443 Business personal property tax. Died
- SR 48 Recognizing PTSD and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations. Died
- HB 1186 Law enforcement matters. Died
- SB 11 Minor access and use of social media. Died
- SR 33 Honoring the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns. Died
- SB 280 Deer hunting. Signed
Co-sponsored
225 billsCurrent session 25 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 60 Advanced practice registered nurses. In Committee
- SR 37 Congratulating the IU Hoosiers football team. Passed
Historical 200 bills
- SR 59 Honoring Bronice Bradley. Died
- SCR 42 Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. Died
- SR 38 Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Died
- SR 27 Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Died
- SB 451 Income tax rate. Signed
- 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
- HB 1391 Services for the aged and disabled. Signed
- 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
- 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
- HB 1073 Boxing and martial arts. Signed
- SR 35 Memorializing Senator Dennis Neary. Died
- SCR 16 Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. Died
- SB 143 Parental rights. Signed
- SCR 15 Honoring Indiana 4-H. Died
- SCR 11 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Hwy 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge". Died
- SR 4 Honoring Senator David Vinzant. Died
- SR 52 Memorializing Fred Fislar. 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 |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2026 |
|
HB 1048
VFD clothing and automobile allowances.
HB 1048 - Crider - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB0148
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
SB 148 - Pol - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |