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D Indiana Senate · District 29

Sen. J.D. Ford

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Total votes
1,939
all sessions
Attendance
91%
169 missed
Lower than 91% of chamber peers
With party
97%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
761
bills & resolutions
Higher than 96% of chamber peers
Committees
8
assignments
761 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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761
Primary
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Co-sponsor SCR 42
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Dr. Thomas Morrison.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 42 is a commemorative bill that formally honors Dr. Thomas Morrison. It recognizes his 34 years of service to the State of Indiana.

Passed Apr 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SCR 33
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Recognizing the ILYAC.

Maddy summarySCR 33 is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. It acknowledges the council's existence and purpose, without creating new laws or allocating funds.

Passed Apr 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 478
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
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.

Passed Apr 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 59
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Bronice Bradley.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 59 (SR 59) is a commemorative resolution honoring Bronice Odell Bradley on the occasion of his 100th birthday. It serves as a formal recognition by the Senate of this milestone.

Passed Apr 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 33
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 33 is a commemorative resolution that honors the 2025 Senate Majority Caucus interns. It expresses gratitude for their service to the Indiana General Assembly.

Passed Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 209
Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
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 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 SB 520
Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Perpetual care fund deposits for columbariums.

Maddy summarySB 520 grants an exemption to certain nonprofit cemeteries that specifically serve veterans. This bill relieves these particular cemeteries from having to follow specific deposit and trustee requirements for their perpetual care funds. These funds are typically established to ensure the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1051
Signed into law · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Mobile integration healthcare grants.

Provides that the following are eligible for a mobile integration healthcare grant: (1) an emergency medical services provider agency that is operated by a county; (2) an emergency medical services provider organization; and (3) a hospital; if certain conditions are met.

Signed into law Apr 16, 2025 1 co-sponsor
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