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D Indiana House · District 71 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser

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Total votes
908
all sessions
Attendance
99%
7 missed
Higher than 81% of chamber peers
With party
91%
of cast votes
Lower than 90% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
4%
crosses aisle rarely
Higher than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
51
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
4
assignments
51 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
51
Primary
14
Co-sponsor
37
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Co-sponsor HB 1376
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Emergency medication.

Maddy summaryHB 1376 amends the legal definition of "emergency medication." The specific changes to this definition, who is directly affected by them, and the mechanisms involved are not detailed in the provided abstract.

Signed into law Apr 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1385
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Health care facility employees.

Maddy summaryHB 1385 provides an exception to one of the disqualifying conditions that would typically prevent a nurse aide or other unlicensed employee from working in a health care facility. This bill directly affects individuals seeking employment or currently employed in these roles, potentially broadening eligibility for some.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1441
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Bank accounts for foster and emancipated youths.

Provides that a foster youth or emancipated youth is legally competent to enter into a contract with a depository financial institution to open a savings or checking account in the youth's name with the consent of a juvenile court with jurisdiction over the youth.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SCR 8
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Condemning religious persecution worldwide.

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a non-binding concurrent resolution expressing strong disapproval of religious persecution globally. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups, as resolutions like this serve only to state legislative sentiment. The measure passed unanimously in the Senate (90-0) and was adopted by committee, but it has no legal effect. This type of resolution is symbolic and intended to publicly condemn violations of religious freedom worldwide.

Passed Apr 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 49
In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Recognizing International Women's Day and recognizing the essential role of women in history during Women's History Month.

Maddy summaryHR 49 is a symbolic resolution recognizing International Women's Day and honoring women's historical contributions during Women's History Month. It does not create new laws or alter policies; instead, it formally acknowledges these observances through a congressional resolution. The bill was introduced by Rep. Boy and co-sponsored by multiple representatives, and referred to the Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions for consideration. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on citizens, government programs, or funding.

In committee Apr 10, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1226
Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Medicare supplement insurance.

Prohibits an issuer of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate from denying, conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of, or discriminating in the pricing of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate because of the health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of an applicant who meets certain conditions.

Signed into law Apr 10, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 1509
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Appointed officials.

Requires disclosure of the appointing authority and term of an appointed public officer: (1) in the meeting notice and agenda of the board on which the public officer is appointed to serve; and (2) on the board's website or appointing authority's website, if any. Provides that if the appointing authority or board does not have a website, the information must be published on the Internet through the computer gateway administered by the office of technology.

Signed into law Apr 10, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary HR 43
Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Congratulating the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team on winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 4A state championship title.

Maddy summaryHR 43 is a symbolic resolution formally recognizing the Jeffersonville High School boys basketball team for winning the 2025 IHSAA Class 4A state championship. It directly honors the team, coaches, and school community without creating any new laws or funding. The bill serves solely as a ceremonial expression of legislative support and does not impose requirements or alter policies. This procedural resolution was introduced by Representatives Chesser, Engleman, Clere, and Payne and adopted on April 7, 2025.

Passed Apr 7, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HCR 34
Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a concurrent resolution formally acknowledging the work of Guardian ad Litem professionals and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in child welfare cases. It recognizes their role in advocating for children's best interests within the court system. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of these volunteers' contributions. The bill was introduced by Representative Garcia Wilburn and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers.

Passed Apr 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
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