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R Indiana Senate · District 45 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Garten

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Total votes
1,939
all sessions
Attendance
89%
217 missed
Lower than 95% of chamber peers
With party
97%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
478
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
4
assignments
478 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

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478
Primary
253
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Co-sponsor SR 3
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Senator Jean Breaux.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 3) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring the late Senator Jean Breaux. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it solely serves to memorialize her life and service. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 6, 2025, with multiple senators as authors and coauthors. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legislative or regulatory impact.

Passed Feb 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 22
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Asra Hussain.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 22) formally honors Asra Hussain through a symbolic gesture by the state legislature. It does not create new laws, impose obligations, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement recognizing Asra Hussain's contributions or service, as determined by the legislators who sponsored it. (Note: Memorial resolutions like this are procedural and do not alter state law or impact constituents directly.)

Passed Feb 6, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 18
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 18) is a ceremonial measure honoring Bonnie McNair and Lauren Hackert. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally recognizes their contributions through a Senate resolution. The resolution was introduced by Senator Goode and adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 3, 2025, with broad bipartisan support from 40+ senators. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents or legislation.

Passed Feb 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 2
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Senator Mark Messmer.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 2) honoring Senator Mark Messmer for his service in the Indiana Senate upon his retirement. It formally recognizes his contributions through a symbolic gesture adopted by the full Senate via voice vote on February 3, 2025. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a procedural acknowledgment of his retirement.

Passed Feb 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 4
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Senator David Vinzant.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator David Vinzant upon his retirement from the Senate. It was adopted unanimously by the Senate on January 27, 2025, as a formal recognition of his service. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any constituents - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

Passed Jan 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SR 1
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 1) honoring Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch for her service upon her retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture recognizing her role. The resolution was introduced by Senators Bray and Yoder, adopted unanimously by voice vote on January 8, 2025, and has no binding effect or direct impact on constituents.

Passed Jan 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1002
Vetoed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Enforcement of equal educational opportunity.

Defines "antisemitism", specifies that the public policy of the state is to provide educational opportunities free of religious discrimination, and provides that antisemitism is discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national origin.

Vetoed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1199
Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Economic enhancement district.

Requires the legislative body to provide notice and conduct a public hearing before a proposed economic enhancement district may be established. Amends the definition of "economic enhancement project". Amends the required contents of an ordinance to establish an economic enhancement district. Increases the number of members of an economic enhancement board from eight to nine and amends the composition of the board. Requires an economic enhancement district to expire not later than 10 years from the date of the adoption of an ordinance. Repeals a provision that allows an economic enhancement district to be extended. Requires that an ordinance establishing an economic enhancement district must be adopted on or before December 31, 2024. Provides that if the legislative body of a city has adopted an ordinance to establish an economic enhancement district before the effective date of this bill, that ordinance shall be void, but may be revised and reenacted by the legislative body by the adoption of a new ordinance, which must comply with the provisions added in the bill. Makes a technical correction.

Signed into law Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 9
Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor
Notice of health care entity mergers.

Requires health care entities to provide notice of certain mergers or acquisitions to office of the attorney general. Specifies notice requirements. Requires the office of the attorney general to review the information submitted with the notice. Allows the office of the attorney general to: (1) analyze in writing any antitrust concerns with the merger or acquisition; and (2) issue a civil investigative demand for additional information. Specifies that the information is confidential.

Signed into law Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1352
Signed into law · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Inspection of residential onsite sewage systems.

Establishes when certain officials may inspect a residential onsite sewage system or nonresidential onsite sewage system. Allows a nonresidential onsite sewage system to be installed in a lot if at least one site on the lot is determined to be suitable for the installation of the nonresidential onsite sewage system. Provides that a county onsite waste management district (district) or local health department may not assess a periodic permit or inspection fee that exceeds the actual cost of the inspection incurred by the district or local health department on an onsite sewage system or an onsite residential sewage discharging disposal system.

Signed into law Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors
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