Sen. J.D. Ford

Primary SR 23

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Mark Boatwright.

A SENATE RESOLUTION to memorialize the Honorable Mark "Tracy" Boatwright.

Passed Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 240

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Public safety.

Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operates a vehicle in a repeated or continuous manner with the intent of causing a rotational skid commits reckless driving, a Class B misdemeanor, and increases the penalty if certain circumstances apply. Specifies that a person may request specialized driving privileges even after the initial hearing. Specifies that a vehicle used to commit reckless driving involving a rotational skid or obstruction of traffic involving a rotational skid is subject to seizure for purposes of civil forfeiture if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Increases the penalty for resisting law enforcement to a Level 5 felony if a person operates a vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person. Makes conforming amendments.

Passed Feb 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 7

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of the I-65N bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".

Passed Feb 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SC 7

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of the I-65N bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".

Passed Feb 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 17

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring the 50th anniversary of the ADA.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 50th anniversary of disability rights legislation culminating in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Passed Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 10

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Community cares initiative grant pilot program.

Establishes the community cares initiative grant pilot program for the purpose of assisting in the costs of starting or expanding mobile integrated health care programs and mobile crisis teams in Indiana. Establishes the community cares initiative fund.

Passed Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 8

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Senator Chip Perfect.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Clyde "Chip" Perfect upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.

Passed Feb 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 14

Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the Endangered Species Act.

A SENATE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act.

Passed Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 9

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Indiana 4-H.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 13, 2024, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse.

Passed Feb 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 7

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Senator Jon Ford.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Jon Ford upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.

Passed Feb 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track