Ben Smaltz
Born
1970
Contact
Email · h52@iga.in.gov
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6
Bills sponsored
this session · 93 all-time
9
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 130 all-time
2
Enacted into law
this session · 22 all-time
2275
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2275 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.7%
based on 1708 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.3%
based on 1708 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.8%
based on 1708 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
93 billsCurrent session 6 bills
Historical 87 bills
- HB 1633 Study of election issues. Signed
- HB 1134 Executive sessions. Signed
- HB 1435 STEM enrollment. Died
- HB 1687 Probation transfers for sex or violent offenders. Signed
- HB 1137 Expungement of red flag law records. Signed
- HB 1632 Health care entity mergers. Died
- HB 1434 Alcohol misuse prevention and treatment fund. Died
- SB 355 Municipal elections. Died
- HB 1135 Real world and finance curriculum grant funds. Died
- HB 1252 Limitation on cost sharing. Died
- SB 29 Town party conventions. Signed
- HB 1307 Sex offenders. Died
- HB 1402 Local government permits for shoreline structures. Died
- HB 1309 Property tax payments for nonprofit hospitals. Died
- HC 5 Urging INDOT to rename that portion of I-69 between the County Road 11A Exit and State Road 8, near mile marker 326, the "Master Trooper James R. Bailey Memorial Highway". Died
- HB 1308 Speed limits. Died
- HB 1306 Live transmission and archiving of IURC meetings. Signed
- HCR 5 Urging INDOT to rename that portion of I-69 between the County Road 11A Exit and State Road 8, near mile marker 326, the "Master Trooper James R. Bailey Memorial Highway". Died
- HB 1167 Live streaming and archiving meetings. Signed
- HB 1413 Property tax increase limits. Died
- HB 1412 Property tax assessment appeals. Died
- HB 1168 Operating a vehicle with illegal window tinting. Died
- HB 1166 Law enforcement academy board chair. Died
- HR 48 Congratulating Vice Admiral Sean Buck on his retirement from the United States Navy. Died
- HB 1409 Local income tax excess balance. Died
Co-sponsored
130 billsCurrent session 9 bills
- HR 51 Honoring Officer Brian Elliott Passed
- HCR 23 Congratulating Michelin North America, Inc., upon the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its BFGoodrich tire production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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 31 Memorializing Robert Hall Weir. Passed
- SB 85 Health care debt and costs. Passed
- HR 50 Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan. 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 121 bills
- HB 1666 Ownership of health care providers. Signed
- HR 22 Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. Died
- HB 1221 Pension matters. Signed
- HCR 43 Encouraging a healthier Indiana. Died
- SCR 8 Condemning religious persecution worldwide. Died
- HB 1007 Energy generation resources. 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
- HB 1004 Health care matters. 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
- HB 1471 Law enforcement officer impeachment evidence. Signed
- HB 1260 Architect or engineer review of public work. Died
- HB 1101 Tax deduction and credit for persons 65 or older. Died
- HCR 34 Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates. Died
- HB 1032 Foreign interests. Died
- SCR 36 Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Died
- HR 12 Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. Died
- HCR 19 Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. Died
- HB 1518 Purchase of vehicles by state entities. Signed
- HB 1189 Protection of property rights. Died
- SCR 26 Urging the U.S. Congress and the President of the U.S. to repeal the EPA's ban on vented gas cans. Died
- HR 60 Recognizing the first full week of May 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Died
- HCR 16 Honoring Bruce Haines upon his retirement from the Fort Wayne Public Broadcasting Service. Died
- HCR 28 Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. 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 |
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 |
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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |