Michael Karickhoff
Born
1956
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8
Bills sponsored
this session · 112 all-time
6
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 154 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 20 all-time
2275
Recorded votes
85%
Vote participation
voted in 85% of 2275 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.1%
based on 1461 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.9%
based on 1461 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
83.7%
based on 1461 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
112 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- HR0037 Honoring Vincente Lorenz, an educator at Kokomo High School, for his distinguished service as a teacher and the accolades he has earned. Introduced
- HB 1145 Thirteenth check. Signed
- HB 1144 Tourism improvement districts. Introduced
- HB 1143 Local option income taxes. Introduced
- HB 1142 Uniform food and beverage tax. Introduced
- HB 1141 Commingling committee funds. Introduced
- SB 87 E-Verify requirements for public works projects. Passed
- HR 37 Honoring Vincente Lorenz, an educator at Kokomo High School, for his distinguished service as a teacher and the accolades he has earned. Passed
Historical 104 bills
- HB 1221 Pension matters. Signed
- HCR 38 Honoring those who were part of the B-58 Hustler program. Died
- HB 1220 Office of the attorney general. Signed
- HB 1223 Tourism development projects. Died
- HR 2 Urging the Indiana federal congressional delegation to support the Susan Muffley Act. Died
- HB 1224 Driving privilege cards. Died
- HB 1222 Resident tuition rate. Died
- HB 1375 Extension of innkeeper's tax. Died
- HR 11 Honoring Kokomo High School Principal Angela Blessing. Died
- SB 223 Construction workforce task force. Died
- HB 1414 Various health care matters. Died
- HB 1373 Resident tuition rate. Died
- HB 1374 Medicaid claim payments for nursing facilities. Died
- HB 1372 Driving privilege cards. Died
- HB 1204 Enforcement of weight limits for overweight loads. Signed
- HB 1212 Privacy protections for nonprofit organizations. Signed
- SB 303 Privacy protections for nonprofit organizations. Died
- HB 1206 Consumer fireworks. Died
- HR 3 Recognizing the Sagamore Council's 50 years of service to the youth of North Central Indiana. Died
- HB 1205 Medicaid reimbursement for school services. Died
- HB 1211 Welding certifications on public works projects. Signed
- HB 1209 Destination development corporation foundation. Signed
- HB 1210 Indiana destination development corporation board. Signed
- SB 302 Regulation of charitable organizations. Signed
- HB 1208 Opioid settlement. Died
Co-sponsored
154 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- 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
- SB 27 Stadium authority. Signed
- HR 15 To commemorate the 250th Anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
- HCR 15 Recognizing Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. To Executive
Historical 148 bills
- HCR 27 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- HB 1122 Unlawful encroachment. Signed
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. Signed
- HB 1057 Automated tractor-trailers. Died
- HB 1297 Motor vehicle medical information program. 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
- HR 11 Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. Died
- HB 1557 Prescribed burning. Signed
- SCR 36 Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Died
- HCR 19 Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. Died
- HB 1592 Services for the aged and disabled. Died
- HB 1071 Resident tuition rate. Died
- HR 37 Recognizing March 2025 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Died
- HR 46 Recognizing Sunday, August 10, 2025, as Indiana Prayer Walk Your Campus Day. Died
- HR 10 Recognizing women's heart health research and supporting awareness for cardiovascular disease. Died
- HCR 28 Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. Died
- HCR 25 Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. Died
- SB 238 Innkeeper's tax. Signed
- HCR 20 Recognizing Wednesday, February 14, 2024, as a day to honor the work and mission of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. Died
- HB 1004 Pension matters. Signed
- HB 1233 Robotics competition program. Signed
- HB 1002 Enforcement of equal educational opportunity. Vetoed
- HJ 3 Terms of US Senators and members of Congress. Died
- HR 12 Supporting Israel. Died
- HB 1065 Resident tuition rate. Died
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1033
Various judicial matters.
HB 1033 - Lopez - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | January 20, 2026 |
|
SB0071
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning probate.
SB 71 - Jeter - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | February 16, 2026 |
|
HB 1176
Education matters.
HB 1176 - Teshka - 2nd Reading |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 1274
Insurance mandated gun free zone notices.
HB 1274 - Commons - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | 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 |