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State Senator
Ron Alting
(R) - Indiana
Indiana Senate District 22
In Office - Started: 11/04/1998

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB0043 Study of location of gambling operations. Study of location of gambling operations. Requires the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to contract with an independent, qualified gaming industry research firm to conduct a study to identify the top two regions in the state where an owner's license for a riverboat could locate gaming operations. Requires the commission to present the results of the study to the state budget committee not later than November 1, 2025. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0146 Teacher compensation. Teacher compensation. Requires the department of education (department) to submit a report to the general assembly before November 1, 2025, that provides an analysis of the feasibility and cost of increasing school corporation employee health plan options. Creates the Indiana teacher recruitment program. Beginning June 30, 2025: (1) increases the minimum salary for a teacher employed by a school corporation to $45,000 (current law requires $40,000); and (2) requires a school corporation to expend an amount for teacher compensation that is not less than 65% of state tuition support (current law requires 62%). Amends the requirements for a school corporation and the department if the school corporation determines that the school corporation cannot meet minimum teacher salary requirements. Removes a provision that provides that the matrix rating system may not rank or compare teacher preparation programs. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0005 State fiscal and contracting matters. State fiscal and contracting matters. Allows a state agency to use artificial intelligence software to prepare information and projections for the state budget. Requires a state agency to provide a quarterly report to the budget committee that details the requests submitted by the state agency for new federal funds or to participate in a new federal program. Provides that, in addition to the quarterly reports, a state agency may not immediately accept an award of new federal funds in certain circumstances or participate in a new federal program before a report has been reviewed by the budget committee. Specifies the contents of the report that must be submitted for budget committee review. Requires a state agency to provide the state comptroller with a contract for inclusion in the Indiana transparency website not later than 30 days after the contract is fully executed. Requires that permanent full-time positions which have been vacant for 90 days or more be reviewed and either reauthorized or eliminated by the budget director. Requires the budget director to provide a quarterly report to the governor's office regarding those positions that were reauthorized or eliminated by the budget director in the preceding three months. Requires a state agency to provide quarterly reports to the budget committee regarding the state agency's active contracts. Provides for the reversion of funds appropriated to a state agency for expenses related to a contract that are unused after the end of the contract term. Requires the department of administration (department) to develop certain contract language to be included in state contracts of $500,000 or more. Requires a state agency to provide a report to the budget committee concerning amendments to a contract that: (1) increase the maximum contract amount by not less than $500,000; or (2) for a contract with an initial maximum contract amount of not less than $500,000, extend the term of the contract by not less than six months. Prohibits a state agency from entering into a nonpublic contract. Requires all contract opportunities of state agencies to be posted in the form of a request for proposals or a request for quotations on the department's website at least 30 days prior to the contract being awarded. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services and the office of Medicaid policy and planning to do the following: (1) Review monthly reports on the Medicaid program service utilization to identify trends and risks within the state Medicaid program. (2) Post publicly on the office of the secretary of family and social services's website monthly financial reports or expenditures and revenues for each state Medicaid program and commentary providing context for each monthly financial report. (3) Submit a quarterly report to the budget committee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0516 Economic development. Economic development. Establishes the office of entrepreneurship and innovation (office). Specifies the duties of the office. Transfers oversight responsibilities of certified technology parks from the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to the office. Provides for the submission of an annual report of the activities of an innovation development district as to financial information pertaining to tax increment financing districts in an innovation development district to the: (1) fiscal body of the county, city, or town; and (2) department of local government finance. Provides that before the IEDC may purchase land in a county that in total exceeds 100 acres whether acquired in one transaction or a series of transactions, the IEDC must first give notice, in writing, to the board of county commissioners of the county in which the land is located (and to the mayor of a city if the land is located within a city) not later than 30 days before the closing date for the purchase or purchases. Requires the IEDC to provide to the budget committee a copy of the notice being provided to the local unit in which certain land is being purchased. Provides that if the IEDC extends an offer to one or more voting or nonvoting members of the budget committee to tour a potential economic development site that may receive state assistance in undertaking the project, the IEDC shall simultaneously extend the same offer to all voting and nonvoting members of the budget committee. Requires the governor to appoint the president of the IEDC, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and report to the secretary of commerce. (Under current law, the secretary of commerce is the president of the IEDC.) Repeals the statute that expires the central Indiana regional development authority. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1275 Alcohol and tobacco commission matters. Alcohol and tobacco commission matters. Makes the following changes: (1) Expands the purpose of the Richard D. Doyle tobacco education and enforcement fund. (2) Amends type II gambling game prize limits to include sports themed gaming. (3) Replaces a reference in the definition of a "Type II gambling game" to an Indiana gaming commission memorandum with a substantive definition. (4) Eliminates the requirement that a farm winery or artisan distiller annually submit excise tax returns to the alcohol and tobacco commission (ATC). (5) Removes a phrase that requires an e-liquid to contain nicotine to be considered a "tobacco product" under provisions concerning tobacco sales certificates. (6) Amends local alcoholic beverage board members' duties to reflect electronic record keeping. (7) Requires an employee or contractor who controls entry into age restricted premises or otherwise checks an individual's proof of age to complete alcohol server training. (8) Prohibits the ATC from issuing an alcoholic beverage permit unless a person has on file with the ATC a verified list containing the name and address of each person or entity: (A) with actual authority to direct or control the operation of the permit; and (B) holding at least a 5% (instead of 2%) interest in the permit and the business conducted, or to be conducted, under it. (9) Prohibits charging an individual a cover fee to access unlimited alcoholic beverages. Allows the sale of event packages. (10) Replaces, in statutes regarding unlawful sales to minors, references to "tobacco", "e-liquid", or "electronic cigarette" with the inclusive term "tobacco product". (11) Allows a person to participate electronically in an online auction or raffle but requires alcoholic beverage prizes to be collected in person. (12) Modifies the insurance coverage requirements that apply to specified permit holders. (13) Allows specified local government entities to permit the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas if a person that has an agreement to act as concessionaire for the permitted premises applies for and secures the necessary permits. (14) Establishes requirements regarding permittee donations to qualified organizations that are permittees conducting an event. (15) Prohibits, with exceptions, the sale, use, and distribution of flavored nitrous oxide. Repeals statutes that do the following: (1) Allow the ATC to require registration of alcoholic beverage brands and other information used in advertising. (2) Require attachment of an identification marker to a keg at the time of sale. (3) Make it a Class C misdemeanor to transport an alcoholic beverage to a retailer or dealer on a Sunday. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1276 Various alcoholic beverage matters. Various alcoholic beverage matters. Allows a craft manufacturer to participate in a farmers' market, subject to certain conditions. Allows a liquor retailer and a liquor dealer to serve samples of mixed beverages. Increases, from 45 to 75 days, the number of days in a calendar year the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) may approve for a craft manufacturer to participate in a trade show or exposition. Repeals a provision prohibiting a beer dealer from selling and delivering beer for carry-out, or for delivery to a customer's residence or office, in a quantity that exceeds 864 ounces in a single transaction. Repeals a limitation on the maximum quantity of liquor that a liquor dealer may deliver to a customer's residence or office at any one time. Repeals a provision that allows the holder of a farm winery permit to sell the winery's wine to consumers by the bottle at a farmers' market that is operated on a nonprofit basis. Repeals a limitation on the maximum quantity of wine that a wine dealer may sell in a single transaction. Provides that the commission may issue a three way permit: (1) to a theater within the historic district of a city with a certain population; and (2) that is not subject to the quota. Requires a permittee to obtain written permission from the appropriate local or state agency to locate a restaurant or hotel patio or terrace in the public right-of-way. Allows the commission to issue a food hall master permit to a food hall that meets certain requirements. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0463 Child care matters. Child care matters. Extends the availability of the employer child care expenditure tax credit through July 1, 2027. Provides that under specified circumstances, an individual who: (1) is at least 15 years of age; and (2) is a student at a school corporation that operates a child care program; may volunteer as a caregiver for the child care program before completing the statutory requirements for individuals to act as a volunteer caregiver at a child care program. Adds two representatives of out-of-school-time programs to the membership of the early learning advisory committee. Provides for purposes of regulation of licensed child care centers that the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) shall: (1) ensure that: (A) Indiana's staff to child ratio for a specified age range is not more stringent than the average of the staff to child ratios permitted for that age range under the laws of Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio; and (B) Indiana's maximum group size for a specified age range is not more stringent than the average of the maximum group sizes permitted for that age range under the laws of Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio; and (2) annually publish on the office's website the: (A) staff to child ratio; and (B) maximum group size; that a licensed child care center is required to maintain for the specified age ranges. Provides exceptions to the bill's group size provisions for: (1) an indoor or outdoor area of a child care center that provides at least 75 square feet of space per child; and (2) a child care center's cafeteria. Provides that if the office has received at least five applications from child care providers wishing to participate in the micro center pilot program (pilot program) but has selected less than five applicants for participation in the pilot program, the office shall select additional applicants for participation in the pilot program such that at least five child care providers are participating in the pilot program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0480 Prior authorization. Prior authorization. Sets forth requirements for a utilization review entity that requires prior authorization of a health care service. Prohibits a utilization review entity from requiring prior authorization for the first 12 physical therapy or chiropractic visits of each new episode of care. Provides that a claim for reimbursement for a covered service or item provided to an insured or enrollee may not be denied on the sole basis that the referring provider is an out of network provider. Repeals superseded provisions regarding prior authorization. Makes corresponding changes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0259 Law enforcement procedures. Law enforcement procedures. Requires an affidavit for probable cause, or a person testifying at a probable cause hearing, to make certain disclosures relating to a possible conflict of interest. Specifies that a probable cause affidavit must be redacted under certain circumstances. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from directing, encouraging, or knowingly permitting a person who is not a law enforcement officer to question a person in custody under certain circumstances. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1053 Gaming and alcohol matters. Gaming and alcohol matters. Specifies that the horse racing commission (IHRC) may adopt rules that incorporate by reference the most current version of the: (1) model rules; and (2) model rules concerning foreign substances; adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. Provides that, after June 30, 2025, the governor shall appoint the director of the IHRC and the director of the IHRC shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Removes the requirement that the IHRC appoint an assistant director and provides that the director shall hire an assistant director. Provides that a contracted steward or judge is considered an employee of the IHRC for the purpose of receiving representation by the attorney general in certain suits. Changes references to the horse racing tracks. Provides that judges and stewards may suspend a license for not more than three years on behalf of the IHRC. (Current law allows judges and stewards to suspend a license for not more than one year on behalf of the IHRC.) Provides that the suspension of a license or the imposition of certain civil penalties must occur within 365 days (instead of 180 days) after the date of the violation. Provides that the Indiana gaming commission (commission) shall require an occupational license applicant and occupational licensee to submit fingerprints for review by the state police department (department) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): (1) for a criminal history record check; and (2) in the form and manner required by the department and the FBI. Requires the department to provide the results of each requested criminal history record check to the commission. Allows the department to charge a fee for a criminal history record check and requires the commission to pay the fee from money received from fees collected from occupational license applicants or licensees. Provides a list of the individuals required to hold an occupational license. Provides that a horse's veterinary medical records and medical condition must be furnished within five business days without written client authorization to the IHRC as part of an investigation in which a horse under the care, control, or ownership of a licensee has been treated by a veterinarian. Provides that the state lottery commission shall not operate or authorize the operation of a lottery courier service. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules regarding the bulk purchase of lottery products. Allows a wine dealer that is not a package liquor store to deliver wine to a customer's residence or office. Provides three-way permits, subject to certain conditions, to the city of Warsaw and the town of Syracuse. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met. Provides that a municipality may not require a designated permittee or vendor within a designated refreshment area to purchase containers for alcoholic beverages from a certain vendor. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0108 Charity gaming. Charity gaming. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a facility or location may not be used for the purpose of conducting a bingo event or a casino game night on more than three calendar days per calendar week. Provides that a qualified organization may use the net proceeds from an allowable activity for any lawful purpose. Requires a qualified organization with an adjusted gross revenue with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more from casino game night activities to submit its records for an independent audit as part of its application for renewal. Requires a worker or operator conducting or assisting in the conducting of a casino game night to wear an identification card. Allows a qualified organization to conduct an electronic raffle, subject to certain requirements. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0004 Water matters. Water matters. Prohibits a water utility from constructing a long haul water pipeline unless the water utility first obtains a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) from the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC). Sets forth specified information that an application for a CPCN must include. Sets forth specified findings that the IURC must make before granting a CPCN. Sets forth conditions under which a water utility may recover through rates the actual costs the water utility incurs in reliance on a CPCN issued by the IURC. Provides that a person that transfers, sells, or leases a long haul water pipeline must provide written notice to the IURC of the transfer, sale, or lease not later than 60 days after the transfer, sale, or lease is finalized. Prohibits a person that transfers or proposes to transfer: (1) more than an annual average of 30,000,000 gallons of water per day out of a basin; or (2) water from a restricted use area; from transferring water out of a basin, or supplying water to another person that the person knows will transfer more than 100,000 gallons of water out of a basin, without first obtaining a transfer permit from the department of natural resources (department). Sets forth specified information that must be included in an application for a transfer permit. Provides that a transfer permit is required for an existing or ongoing interbasin transfer (as of July 1, 2025) if the existing or ongoing transfer exceeds the capacity of any system engaged in the interbasin transfer in any 90 day period. Provides that the department shall approve an application for a permit if the department determines that the transfer: (1) will not result in a perennial overdraft of a ground water resource or in a perennial stream flow depletion; and (2) is in the public interest, as described in the Indiana Code section concerning beneficial uses of Indiana's surface water resources. Provides that a transfer permit: (1) does not expire; and (2) may be renewed, revoked, suspended, or modified in certain circumstances. Provides that the department may assess a civil penalty for violations of these provisions. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0478 Craft hemp flower and THC products. Craft hemp flower and THC products. Establishes certain regulatory testing and packaging requirements for the distribution and sale of craft hemp flower products. Creates and modifies certain crimes concerning craft hemp, craft hemp flower products, and THC. Provides that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract or craft hemp flower. Provides that craft hemp flower product is not included in the definition of "controlled substance analog", "hashish", "low THC hemp extract", or "marijuana". Prohibits the sale of specified products to a person less than 21 years of age. Establishes a regulatory framework for craft hemp, including the regulation of advertising. Caps the number of craft hemp retail permits at 20,000. Provides that certain retailers may not sell craft hemp flower products if the retailer is located near a school. Changes certain references of delta-9 THC to THC. Modifies the definition of "e-liquid." Expands certain alcoholic beverage laws to include craft hemp products. Provides that a person who is a retail craft hemp permit holder and a retail alcoholic beverage permit holder may serve craft hemp beverages in the original container for consumption on the permitted premises. Provides that onsite consumption restrictions do not apply to holders of certain alcoholic beverage retailer permits. Adds certain retail establishments that sell craft hemp products to the list of retail establishments that must prohibit minors from entering. Provides that if the alcohol and tobacco commission does not approve craft hemp packaging within 30 days, the packaging is deemed approved and eligible for sale. Provides that work in progress hemp extract may be sold to a craft hemp manufacturer permit holder. Changes references of "administrative law judge" to "hearing judge". Prohibits a craft hemp permit holder from giving free samples of craft hemp at a farmers' market. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections. Dead
SCR0033 Recognizing the ILYAC. Recognizing the ILYAC. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0042 Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison for his 34 years of service to the State of Indiana. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0045 Recognizing the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Interns. Recognizing the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus Interns. A SENATE RESOLUTION to recognize the 2025 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the First Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0059 Honoring Bronice Bradley. Honoring Bronice Bradley. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Bronice Odell Bradley upon his 100th birthday. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0033 Honoring the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns. Honoring the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns and thanking them for their faithful service to the Indiana General Assembly. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0209 Electronic pull tabs in charity gaming. Electronic pull tabs in charity gaming. Allows for the use of electronic pull tab games, electronic pull tab devices, and electronic pull tab systems in charity gaming by certain organizations. Provides for a maximum number of electronic pull tab devices that may be present, for purposes of charity gaming, in a permitted location. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0038 Honoring Jadin O'Brien. Honoring Jadin O'Brien. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Jadin O'Brien for winning her third consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) pentathlon championship. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0039 Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team. Congratulating the New Palestine High School football team. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the New Palestine High School football team on winning the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 4A state championship title. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0008 Condemning religious persecution worldwide. Condemning religious persecution worldwide. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION condemning religious persecution worldwide. Dead
SB0176 Nursing matters. Nursing matters. Adds members to the Indiana state board of nursing and changes the required qualifications for certain members. Amends the requirements that an individual applying for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must meet. Provides that an applicant for a state accredited program of practical nursing (program) is not required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires a student of the program to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent before completing the program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0094 Alcohol and gaming matters. Alcohol and gaming matters. Provides that the state lottery commission shall not operate or authorize the operation of a lottery courier service. Requires the state lottery commission to adopt rules regarding the bulk purchase of lottery products. Allows a wine dealer that is not a package liquor store to deliver wine to a customer's residence or office. Provides three-way permits, subject to certain conditions, to the city of Warsaw and the town of Syracuse. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met. Provides that a municipality may not require a designated permittee or vendor within a designated refreshment area to purchase containers for alcoholic beverages from a certain vendor. Dead
SCR0036 Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0056 Honoring Judge Terry Crone. Honoring Judge Terry Crone. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Judge Terry A. Crone upon his retirement from the Court of Appeals of Indiana. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0054 Honoring Judge Patricia Riley. Honoring Judge Patricia Riley. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Judge Patricia A. Riley upon her retirement from the Court of Appeals of Indiana. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR0002 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway". Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway". Dead
HCR0005 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road". Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road". Dead
HCR0007 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the State Road 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge". Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the State Road 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the State Road 7 bridge over the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River the "Lance Corporal Jacky Koenig Jr. Memorial Bridge". Dead
HCR0008 Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile". Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 56 near French Lick, Indiana, the "Chief Vern Ervin Memorial Mile". Dead
SB0219 Trespass. Trespass. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or their agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave the real property of another person after having been asked to leave by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or the other person's agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0074 Extension of lifeline law immunity. Extension of lifeline law immunity. Provides that an individual who is: (1) reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption; and (2) assisted by a person who requested emergency medical assistance for the individual; is immune from prosecution for certain crimes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0035 Memorializing Senator Dennis Neary. Memorializing Senator Dennis Neary. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing the life of Senator Dennis Neary. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0025 Honoring EMS providers. Honoring EMS providers. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers in Indiana and recognizing those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0052 Memorializing Fred Fislar. Memorializing Fred Fislar. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Hendricks County Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0048 Recognizing PTSD and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations. Recognizing PTSD and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its contribution to suicide among the military and veteran populations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0109 Artisan distillers. Artisan distillers. Amends the permitting for craft manufacturers to participate in a trade show or exposition from a maximum of 45 days per year to a maximum of 60 events per year. Increases the number of gallons of liquor an artisan distiller may produce in a calendar year from 20,000 gallons to 30,000 gallons. Allows the holder of an artisan distiller's permit to manufacture liquor for another holder of an artisan distiller's permit if certain conditions are met. Dead
SR0040 Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett. Memorializing CSM Bobby Pruett. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bobby Pruett. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0042 Honoring Dr. David Bowden. Honoring Dr. David Bowden. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. David Bowden. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR0027 Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing March 18, 2025, as Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0041 Urging the Governor to recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day. Urging the Governor to recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Governor of the State of Indiana to recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Day. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0419 Crimes against health care providers. Crimes against health care providers. Defines "health care provider". Provides that the offense of battery is a Level 6 felony if it is committed against a health care provider, and a Level 5 felony if it is committed against a health care provider by placing bodily fluids or waste on the health care provider. Dead
SCR0011 Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Hwy 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge". Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Hwy 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge". A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge". Dead
SCR0004 Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Indianapolis Chapter. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0292 Short line railroad tax credit. Short line railroad tax credit. Allows a taxpayer to claim a credit against state income tax liability for certain qualified railroad expenditures and qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Specifies the amount of the credit. Limits the total amount of credits that may be allowed in a state fiscal year to: (1) $10,000 for qualified railroad expenditures; and (2) $10,000 for qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Dead
SB0138 Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21. Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21. Makes possession of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid by a minor a Class B misdemeanor. Makes the sale of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid to a minor a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty under certain circumstances. Prohibits the sale of a vapor product to a minor and the possession of a vapor product by a minor. Increases the penalty for certain infractions involving minors and tobacco or e-liquids containing nicotine. Dead
SR0038 Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Crystal Reynolds. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0027 Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Senator Earline Rogers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0015 Honoring Indiana 4-H. Honoring Indiana 4-H. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 11, 2025, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0107 Wine delivery. Wine delivery. Allows a wine dealer that is not a package liquor store to deliver wine to a customer's residence or office. Requires the wine to be delivered by the permit holder or an employee who holds an employee permit. Dead
SB0260 Alcohol and tobacco commission permits. Alcohol and tobacco commission permits. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to refuse to grant or renew or to suspend or revoke a permit if a licensed premises becomes a public nuisance or engages in certain criminal conduct. Allows the commission to temporarily suspend an alcoholic beverage retail permit if certain crimes are committed on the licensed premises and one or more of the following apply: (1) The permit holder failed to take reasonable action to prevent the occurrence of a crime. (2) Multiple crimes have occurred on the licensed premises in the last 12 months. (3) The continued operation of the licensed premises would pose a clear and immediate danger to the safety of the community or the general public. Requires the commission to: (1) provide immediate notice to the permit holder of the time and place of a hearing on the suspension; and (2) hold the hearing not later than five business days after the permit is suspended. Dead
SB0497 Tax credit for newborn children. Tax credit for newborn children. Establishes a tax credit for newborn children, which an eligible taxpayer may claim only in the first taxable year in which a particular newborn child is eligible for the exemption allowed under specified provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Defines "eligible taxpayer". Provides that the amount of the credit is $500 per newborn child, or $250 per eligible newborn child in the case of a married individual filing a separate return. Prorates the credit in the case of a resident taxpayer residing in Indiana for a period of less than the taxpayer's entire taxable year. Limits the total amount of credits that may be awarded in a calendar year to $10,000. Provides for the expiration of the credit. Dead
SCR0016 Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0513 State administered retirement program. State administered retirement program. Establishes a board to design, establish, and operate a state administered retirement program (program) that automatically enrolls specified private sector employees. Requires program compliance by certain employers that have not, in the previous two calendar years, offered a qualified retirement plan to employees. Specifies the powers and duties of the board. Specifies program requirements, including default contribution levels and program fees. Requires the board to contract with investment managers, private financial institutions, or other service providers to invest money and administer the program. Limits the liability of particular parties associated with the program. Specifies board requirements for disclosure, audits, and reports. Requires the board to adopt certain rules. Makes an appropriation. Dead
SR0023 Honoring the West Baden Renewal Project. Honoring the West Baden Renewal Project. A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor the West Baden Renewal Project for its efforts in restoring the West Baden (Colored) First Baptist Church in West Baden Springs, Indiana. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR0014 Honoring Bella Bauer. Honoring Bella Bauer. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to honor Bella Bauer, founder of the Purple Project, for her advocacy and empowerment of kids and teens with epilepsy. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0003 Memorializing Senator Jean Breaux. Memorializing Senator Jean Breaux. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing the life of Senator Jean Breaux. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0022 Memorializing Asra Hussain. Memorializing Asra Hussain. A SENATE RESOLUTION memorializing Asra Hussain. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0350 Automated external defibrillator requirements. Automated external defibrillator requirements. Provides that certain funding provided to a local board of health may be used to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to school corporations, charter schools, and state accredited nonpublic schools. Revises the definition of "venue specific emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest" (plan) and revises the requirements of a plan. Requires the department of education to develop a plan for certain schools and provide support for the plan, if requested by the school. Requires the department of education to conduct a statewide survey of school corporations, charter schools, and state accredited nonpublic schools concerning: (1) plans developed prior to July 1, 2025; and (2) AEDs. Dead
SB0164 Licensed professional music therapists. Licensed professional music therapists. Provides for the licensure of professional music therapists by the medical licensing board. Establishes a music therapy advisory council to advise the medical licensing board. Establishes requirements and procedures for an individual to be licensed as a professional music therapist. Prohibits a person who is not licensed as a music therapist from using certain titles or certain words in a title. Dead
SCR0007 Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Purdue College of Engineering. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Purdue College of Engineering. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Purdue College of Engineering. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0002 Honoring Senator Mark Messmer. Honoring Senator Mark Messmer. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Mark Messmer upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR0018 Honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. Honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0293 Relocation of riverboat gambling operation. Relocation of riverboat gambling operation. Provides that the licensed owner of the riverboat located in the city of Rising Sun (licensed owner) may relocate gaming operations to a casino in the city of New Haven if certain conditions are met. Requires the licensed owner to pay a fee of $50,000,000 if the licensed owner sells or transfers the licensed owner's interest in the licensed owner's license within five years of the approval of relocation. Provides for distribution of supplemental wagering tax revenue and wagering tax revenue after the relocation of gaming operations. Establishes the together for tomorrow commission (commission). Specifies members to the commission. Specifies the purposes of the commission. Dead
SB0296 Driving privilege cards. Driving privilege cards. Provides that an individual who is an Indiana resident and cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card to obtain driving privileges. Sets forth the requirements to obtain a driving privilege card. Provides that a driving privilege card may not be used as identification for any state or federal purpose (other than to confer driving privileges), for the purpose of voting, or to verify employment. Requires an individual who holds a driving privilege card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle operated by the individual who holds the driving privilege card in the amount required by law. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not disclose certain information unless presented with a lawful court order or judicial warrant. Requires an applicant for a driving privilege card or driving privilege card renewal to sign up for selective service. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to submit an annual report to the legislative council and the interim study committee on roads and transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections. Dead
SR0004 Honoring Senator David Vinzant. Honoring Senator David Vinzant. A SENATE RESOLUTION to honor Senator David Vinzant upon his retirement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0509 Masked intimidation. Masked intimidation. Creates the crime of masked intimidation, a Class A misdemeanor. Dead
SB0258 Enforcement of trespassing laws. Enforcement of trespassing laws. Provides that a person who: (1) has previously been removed by a law enforcement officer from a property for trespassing; or (2) has a prior conviction for trespassing on the same property; commits criminal trespass if the person enters the property or refuses to leave the property after having been prohibited from entering or asked to leave the property by a law enforcement officer. Dead
SR0001 Honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. Honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch upon her retirement. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB1001 State budget. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/25/2025 Yea
HB1014 Public safety. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 2 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0080 Code publication. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0140 Pharmacy benefits. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0157 Protection of property rights. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1142 Fiscal matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1144 Courts. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0231 Various corrections matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1221 Pension matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0289 Unlawful discrimination. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0287 School board matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0373 Various education matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0358 Various education matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1390 Bureau of motor vehicles. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1389 Local regulation. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0324 Criminal procedures. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1427 Department of local government finance. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1425 Food matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1002 Various education matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
HB1416 Awareness of human trafficking. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0425 Energy production zones. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0453 Various tax matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0464 Financial institutions and consumer credit. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 2 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0475 Physician noncompete agreements. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0482 Absenteeism and student discipline. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0502 Attachments to utility poles. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1004 Health care matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1515 Education and higher education matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
HB1003 Health matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Nay
SB0526 Absentee ballot retraction. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1679 Various elections matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1682 General legislative matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1587 Insurance matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1637 School and public safety matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
HB1577 Mobile retail food establishment licenses. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/24/2025 Yea
SB0043 Study of location of gambling operations. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0118 340B drug program report. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1081 Distributions to charitable beneficiaries. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1125 Earned wage access services. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Abstain
SB0146 Teacher compensation. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0255 Education matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0371 Workforce matters. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0331 Amended registration. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0442 Instruction on human sexuality. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Abstain
SB0005 State fiscal and contracting matters. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
SB0525 Annexation. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1555 Licensure of foreign trained physicians. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1680 Various elections matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Abstain
HB1689 Human services matters. Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Abstain
HB1666 Ownership of health care providers. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1604 Cost sharing; out-of-pocket expense credit. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/23/2025 Yea
HB1053 Gaming and alcohol matters. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0026 Signal jamming. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0073 Sale of utility trailers. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0103 Vehicle emissions. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0193 Inspection of CFOs. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/22/2025 Yea
HB1194 County coroners. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/22/2025 Abstain
SB0433 Veteran service officers. Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 04/22/2025 Yea
SB0351 Municipal parks and recreation board. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/21/2025 Yea
SB0472 Cybersecurity. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/21/2025 Yea
SB0366 Education matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0423 Small modular nuclear reactor pilot program. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0448 Higher education and workforce development matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0463 Child care matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0468 Midwest continental divide commission. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0002 Medicaid matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/17/2025 Abstain
SB0108 Charity gaming. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0141 Eyewitness identification procedures. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0142 Eviction issues. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0151 Statute of limitations. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0159 Procedures for obtaining a warrant. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0198 Crime of swatting. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Abstain
SB0216 Mental health professionals. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0259 Law enforcement procedures. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0365 Education matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0405 Labor organization membership. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0318 Required disclosures and access of foreign media. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0366 Education matters. Senate - Concurrence failed for lack of constitutional majority 04/16/2025 Nay
SB0459 Environmental matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0461 Grain indemnity. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0473 Various health care matters. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0480 Prior authorization. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
SB0516 Economic development. Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments 04/16/2025 Yea
HB1037 Storm water management. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1064 School transfers. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Nay
HB1098 Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1103 Foreign trade offices. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1113 Fire protection districts. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1144 Courts. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Nay
HB1125 Earned wage access services. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1111 Indiana National Guard. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1197 Election matters. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1221 Pension matters. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1275 Alcohol and tobacco commission matters. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1276 Various alcoholic beverage matters. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1391 Services for the aged and disabled. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1389 Local regulation. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1007 Energy generation resources. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Nay
HB1427 Department of local government finance. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Yea
HB1002 Various education matters. Senate - Third reading 04/15/2025 Nay
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Indiana Joint Public Policy Interim Study Committee Chair 1
Detail Indiana Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee 3
Detail Indiana Senate Public Policy Committee Chair 1
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
IN District 22 Senate Republican In Office 11/04/1998