Ethan Lawson
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8
Bills sponsored
this session · 26 all-time
12
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 81 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 8 all-time
1342
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 1342 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
94.2%
based on 898 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
5.8%
based on 898 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.4%
based on 898 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
26 billsCurrent session 8 bills
- HC0007 Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 5A state championship. Introduced
- HB 1202 Various public safety matters. Signed
- HB 1161 Local government matters. Signed
- HB 1153 Auto dealer matters. Signed
- HB 1152 Homeowners association matters. Signed
- SB 214 Department of workforce development. Signed
- HCR 7 Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team on winning the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 5A state championship. To Executive
- SCR 2 Urging INDOT to rename the rest area at Mile Marker 107 on Interstate 7 the "Master Sergeant Joseph L. McNally Rest Area". To Executive
Historical 18 bills
- HB 1198 Local public work projects. Signed
- HB 1197 Election matters. Signed
- SB 351 Municipal parks and recreation board. Signed
- HB 1504 Assistance for obtaining veterans' benefits. Died
- SCR 39 Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team. Died
- HB 1130 Property tax deduction information. Died
- HB 1387 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. Died
- HB 1390 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety. Died
- HB 1389 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning family law and juvenile law. Died
- HB 1388 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety. Died
- HB 1386 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning agriculture and animals. Died
- HR 38 Recognizing women in law enforcement. Died
- HB 1399 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. Died
- HB 1400 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning courts and court officers. Died
- HB 1323 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government. Died
- HB 1185 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure. Died
- HB 1183 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning labor and safety. Died
- HB 1184 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning gaming. Died
Co-sponsored
81 billsCurrent session 12 bills
- SB 91 Syringe exchange program. Signed
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- SB 23 Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs. Signed
- SCR 8 Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry. To Executive
- 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
- HR 36 Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month. Passed
- HCR 5 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge”. To Executive
- SB 167 Relocation of outdoor advertising signs. Passed
- HCR 2 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 30 from mile marker 15 to mile marker 16 the "Sergeant William Gilbert Paterson Memorial Mile". To Executive
- SB 12 Prohibition of ranked choice voting. Signed
- HR 13 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and the Irish ties to the historical event. Passed
Historical 69 bills
- HR 22 Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. Died
- HR 63 Recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and its threat to national security. Died
- HCR 41 Supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states. Died
- HB 1348 Nonaccredited nonpublic schools. Signed
- HB 1111 Indiana National Guard. Signed
- HCR 46 Recognizing the sovereignty of the State of Israel. Died
- HR 53 Recognizing the importance of repentance. Died
- HB 1380 Supplemental fee for electric vehicles. 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
- 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 1232 IDACS. Signed
- SB 183 Road intersection safety. Died
- SB 221 State comptroller. Signed
- HR 11 Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. Died
- 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
- SJR 17 State comptroller. Signed
- HB 1670 Assistance in obtaining veteran benefits. Died
- SCR 36 Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Died
- HB 1643 Campaign finance. Died
- HB 1523 Public depositories. Died
- HR 12 Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. 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
- HB 1111 A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure. 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |