Zach Payne
Born
1989
Contact
Email · h66@iga.in.gov
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4
Bills sponsored
this session · 36 all-time
5
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 95 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 2 all-time
1444
Recorded votes
91%
Vote participation
voted in 91% of 1444 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
93.9%
based on 1036 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
6.1%
based on 1036 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
91.9%
based on 1036 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
36 billsCurrent session 4 bills
Historical 32 bills
- HR 69 Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. Died
- HB 1651 Elimination of state individual income tax. Died
- HB 1653 Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process. Died
- HB 1655 Prohibited food ingredients. Died
- HB 1656 Property tax freeze for persons 65 and older. Died
- HB 1652 Choice scholarships. Died
- HB 1654 Legalization of cannabis. Died
- HB 1411 Elimination of state individual income tax. Died
- HB 1410 Legalization of cannabis. Died
- HB 1409 Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process. Died
- HB 1407 Assessed value. Died
- HB 1408 Indiana education scholarship account program. Died
- HR 10 Urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent. Died
- HB 1616 Assessed value. Died
- HB 1621 Self-service storage facilities. Signed
- HB 1615 Legalization of cannabis. Died
- HB 1622 County elected officials training fund. Died
- HB 1617 Possession of pepper spray on campus. Died
- HB 1618 Exemption for new business personal property. Died
- HB 1613 Indiana education scholarship account program. Died
- HB 1614 Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process. Died
- HB 1619 Lawful carry by state elected officials and staff. Died
- HB 1620 School board elections. Died
- HB 1232 Partial marijuana decriminalization. Died
- HB 1235 Reduction of the individual income tax rate. Died
Co-sponsored
95 billsCurrent session 5 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- SB 254 Ivy Tech Community College. Signed
- 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
- SCR 5 Urging INDOT to rename Bridge 256-039-00469 the "Greg Cloud Memorial Bridge". To Executive
Historical 90 bills
- HCR 41 Supporting the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states. Died
- HR 43 Congratulating the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 4A state championship title. Died
- 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 1337 Time observance in Indiana. Died
- HB 1334 Unborn children. Died
- HB 1393 Immigration notice. Signed
- HR 12 Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. Died
- HR 7 Recognizing the Indiana Non-Public Education Association on its 50th anniversary. Died
- HB 1271 Indiana welcome signs. Died
- HB 1229 Local government finance. Died
- HR 37 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Ireland. Died
- HB 1001 Education and higher education matters. Signed
- HB 1004 Pension matters. Signed
- HB 1002 Enforcement of equal educational opportunity. Vetoed
- HB 1220 Tax deduction and credit for persons 65 or older. Died
- HB 1072 Student immunizations. Died
- HB 1234 Property tax limits on agricultural real property. Died
- HB 1145 Emergency powers. Died
- HB 1289 Daylight saving time. Died
- HB 1073 Special education. Died
- HB 1400 Bullion depositories and legal tender. Died
- HR 41 Recognizing the month of February as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. Died
- HC 8 Recognizing South Bend Police Officer Brian Meador. Died
- HB 1142 Hoosier first responder medal of honor. Signed
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |