Vanessa Summers
Born
1958
Contact
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5
Bills sponsored
this session · 84 all-time
11
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 168 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
2275
Recorded votes
90%
Vote participation
voted in 90% of 2275 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.4%
based on 1564 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.6%
based on 1564 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
89.6%
based on 1564 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
84 billsCurrent session 5 bills
Historical 79 bills
- HCR 29 Recognizing the Divine Nine chapters of Indiana. Died
- HB 1242 Prohibition on lien for medical debt. Died
- HB 1244 Maternal health. Died
- SCR 21 Urging support to maternal and infant health. Died
- HJR 4 Health care rights. Died
- HB 1241 Trauma informed care. Died
- HB 1464 Language interpretation in health care settings. Died
- HB 1462 Telephone assistance line for mothers. Died
- HB 1463 Medicaid coverage of group pregnancy services. Died
- HB 1240 Funding of lactation rooms in public buildings. Died
- HB 1243 Pregnancy services for inmates. Died
- HB 1239 Stillbirth prevention program. Died
- HB 1126 Funding of lactation rooms in public buildings. Died
- HB 1124 Prohibition of race based hair discrimination. Died
- HB 1125 Maternal health. Died
- HR 5 Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Died
- HB 1128 Prohibition on lien for medical debt. Died
- SCR 42 Honoring Bishop Charles M. Finnell. Died
- HR 27 Honoring Reverend Jeffrey A. Johnson II. Died
- HR 26 Honoring Reverend Jeffrey A. Johnson. Died
- HB 1284 Prohibition of race based hair discrimination. Died
- HB 1285 Implicit bias in medicine. Died
- HCR 26 Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Died
- HCR 24 Recognizing February 2023 as American Heart Month. Died
- HB 1640 Maternal mortality information. Died
Co-sponsored
168 billsCurrent session 11 bills
- HR 41 Recognizing May 2026 as Lupus Awareness Month. Passed
- HR 10 Recognizing February 5, 2026, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Indiana State Capitol. Passed
- HR 8 Recognizing February as American Heart Month. Passed
- HCR 6 Recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To Executive
- HR 33 Recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Indiana. Passed
- HR 49 Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Passed
- HR 4 Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Passed
- SB 27 Stadium authority. Signed
- HCR 19 Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. To Executive
- HCR 11 Honoring the Hosea Family on the occasion of the 31st Biennial Hosea Family Reunion. To Executive
- HR 30 Recognizing February 16, 2026, as Jack and Jill Day at the Indiana State Capitol. Passed
Historical 157 bills
- HCR 31 Recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month. Died
- HR 22 Recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners. Died
- HCR 27 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- HB 1098 Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative. Signed
- HR 49 Recognizing International Women's Day and recognizing the essential role of women in history during Women's History Month. Died
- HCR 12 Honoring the late State Senator Earline Rogers. Died
- HCR 36 Honoring the Marion County Bar Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. 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
- HCR 13 Affirming that the American Dream belongs to all of us. Died
- HB 1099 Safe haven infants and foster youth. Signed
- HCR 33 Honoring Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for 100 years of community service. Died
- HCR 35 Raising awareness for sickle cell disease. Died
- HCR 11 Honoring Dr. Nikki Woodson upon her retirement from Superintendent for Washington Township Schools. Died
- HCR 34 Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates. Died
- HCR 19 Honoring the late State Senator Jean Breaux. Died
- HR 32 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's Adopt-A-Block program. Died
- HR 33 Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Died
- HR 1 Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Died
- HCR 14 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Died
- HCR 15 Honoring the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Died
- HR 10 Recognizing women's heart health research and supporting awareness for cardiovascular disease. Died
- HR 9 Recognizing Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and the 50th Annual Area V Leadership Conference. Died
- HCR 25 Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and April 11, 2025, as World Parkinson's Day. Died
- HB 1197 Alcohol and tobacco commission. Signed
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 |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
HB 1377
Straight ticket voting.
HB 1377 - Payne |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
HB 1122
License plates for former state legislators.
HB 1122 - Bartlett - 3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
HB 1078
Online lottery sales and voluntary exclusion.
HB 1078 - Manning - 2nd Reading |
Not Voting | fail | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1032
Redistricting.
HB 1032 - Smaltz - 2nd Reading |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
HB 1155
Traffic enforcement.
HB 1155 - Soliday |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | fail | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB1002
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning utilities.
HB 1002 - Shonkwiler - 2nd Reading |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | fail | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 1098
Work based learning liability.
HB 1098 - Commons - 3rd Reading |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | pass | January 28, 2026 |
|
HB 1032
Redistricting.
HB 1032 - Smaltz |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
SB0204
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
SB 204 - Smith H |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2026 |