Jim Pressel
Born
1963
Contact
Email · h20@iga.in.gov
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6
Bills sponsored
this session · 116 all-time
15
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 221 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 55 all-time
2275
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 2275 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.3%
based on 1697 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.7%
based on 1697 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.2%
based on 1697 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
116 billsCurrent session 6 bills
Historical 110 bills
- HB 1460 Drainage systems. Signed
- HB 1461 Road funding. Signed
- HB 1459 Water and wastewater utility asset management. Signed
- SB 183 Road intersection safety. Died
- HB 1052 Onsite sewage systems. Signed
- SB 73 Sale of utility trailers. Signed
- HB 1051 Mobile integration healthcare grants. Signed
- HB 1033 Retainage requirements. Signed
- HR 16 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the LaPorte Little Theatre. Died
- HB 1390 Bureau of motor vehicles. Signed
- HB 1389 Local regulation. Died
- SB 11 Minor access and use of social media. Died
- HB 1388 School protective door assemblies. Died
- HB 1083 Protection of property rights. Died
- HB 1090 Transportation matters. Signed
- HR 36 Designates May as General Aviation Appreciation Month. Died
- SB 222 Automobile dealers. Signed
- HB 1161 Gaming revenue distribution. Died
- HB 1162 Bureau of motor vehicles. Signed
- HB 1091 Prior authorization. Died
- SB 16 Guardians ad litem in adoption pilot program. Signed
- HJR 99 TEST. Died
- SB 253 Lake Michigan rescue equipment. Signed
- HB 1329 Local government matters. Signed
- HB 1015 Worksite speed control pilot program. Signed
Co-sponsored
221 billsCurrent session 15 bills
- SB 148 Indiana crime guns task force. Signed
- HR 48 Honoring the LaPorte County Fair. 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 241 Utility service enhancement improvement costs. Signed
- SB 176 Shooting ranges. Signed
- HR 11 Honoring the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for their service and dedication to the communities and families of Northwest Indiana. Passed
- 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
- SB 240 Surplus interconnection service. Signed
- SCR 3 Urging INDOT to rename the portion of U.S. 12 the "Chief Marshal James R. Kautz Memorial Highway". To Executive
- HR 14 Recognizing the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Passed
- HCR 6 Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To Executive
- SB 167 Relocation of outdoor advertising signs. 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
Historical 206 bills
- SB 422 Advanced transmission technologies. Signed
- HR 22 Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. Died
- HB 1131 Town of Cumberland. Signed
- HB 1122 Unlawful encroachment. Signed
- HB 1382 Dealer services division. Signed
- SCR 8 Condemning religious persecution worldwide. Died
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. Signed
- HB 1297 Motor vehicle medical information program. Signed
- 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 1198 Local public work projects. Signed
- HB 1468 Alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Signed
- SCR 13 Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-65 between mile marker 137 and 138 the "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile". Died
- HR 11 Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana. Died
- HB 1196 Membership of aviation boards. Signed
- HB 1601 Quantum research tax incentives. Signed
- HB 1493 Regulation of towing services. Died
- HB 1193 Township assessors. 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
- HB 1119 Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Died
- HB 1118 Critical incident stress management debriefings. Signed
- HB 1610 Onsite wastewater industry registry. Died
- HB 1352 Mental health care for first responders. Died
- SB 421 IURC matters. Signed
- HR 12 Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. Died
- HCR 19 Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |