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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

Total
761
Primary
236
Co-sponsor
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Co-sponsor SB 68
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Return of lost pets to owners.

Requires an animal care facility to adopt policies and procedures that govern the return of lost or stray dogs and cats to the dog's or cat's owner. Provides animal care policies and procedures that an animal care facility may include to return lost or stray dogs and cats to the dog's or cat's owner.

In committee Jan 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary SR 14
Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor
Congratulating the Indy Chamber.

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Indy Chamber for being named the 2021 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its support for Indianapolis's small businesses.

Passed Jan 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 248
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Distributed energy generation.

Amends as follows the statute concerning electricity supplied to and generated by an electricity supplier's customers who own a distributed generation facility: (1) Specifies that "excess distributed generation" means the difference between: (A) the kilowatt hours of electricity generated by a customer and supplied back to the electricity supplier; and (B) the kilowatt hours of electricity delivered by the electricity supplier to the customer; as netted over the monthly billing period. (2) Provides for: (A) the billing or crediting, on a monthly basis, of a distributed generation customer for the kilowatt hours of electricity received by or supplied by the customer, as applicable; and (B) the rates at which the customer is to be credited or billed, as applicable, for those kilowatt hours. (3) Makes conforming changes in other provisions of the statute. Adds a noncode provision to address electricity suppliers that have applied for approval, or received approval, for an excess distributed generation rate or tariff from the utility regulatory commission (IURC) under current law, and to require that: (1) the IURC not approve any pending petitions unless those petitions comply with the bill's provisions; and (2) an electricity supplier that has been granted approval by the IURC of an excess distributed generation rate and tariff to file with the IURC, not later than 30 days after the enactment of the bill, an amended rate and tariff, so that both the rate and the tariff, as amended, comply with the bill's provisions.

In committee Jan 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 240
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Service dog endorsement on driver's license.

Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles shall place an identifying symbol on certain driver's licenses, permits, and identification cards to indicate the use of a service animal due to a person's disability.

In committee Jan 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 258
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Teacher preparation time.

Requires that each governing body must provide teachers with at least one class period each day that is free of duties and reserved for class preparation.

In committee Jan 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 200
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Driving 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 card learner's permit and driving card to obtain driving privileges. Provides that a driving card learner's permit and driving card may not be used for federal identification or any other federal purpose. Requires an individual who holds a driving card learner's permit or driving card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle the holder operates 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. Makes conforming changes. Makes technical corrections.

In committee Jan 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 22
In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Tax credit for teachers' classroom supplies.

Increases the maximum amount of the income tax credit for an individual employed as a teacher for amounts expended for classroom supplies from $100 to $500 per taxable year.

In committee Jan 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor
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