Sen. Andrea Hunley

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 49) is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Senator Andrea Hunley for her service upon her retirement. It was adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 16, 2026, with multiple senators coauthoring the resolution. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or constituents. The resolution serves solely to recognize Senator Hunley's contributions to the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Cindy Hoye for her service to the Indiana State Fair Commission. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Porter and Sen. Leising, passed its first reading, and was referred to the Senate. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses legislative appreciation without implementing any concrete policy changes.

Maddy summarySR 45 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Senator Greg Gordon for his service upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or individuals; it solely serves as a formal tribute to his legislative career. The resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted by the Indiana Senate on February 12, 2026.

Maddy summarySR 21 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents; it is purely symbolic, expressing recognition of this historical milestone. The resolution was introduced by Senator Koch and adopted unanimously by voice vote on February 12, 2026, with 39 senators added as coauthors.

Maddy summarySR 44 is a Senate Resolution honoring Senator Eric Bassler for his service upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. It formally recognizes his contributions through a unanimous Senate adoption. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is a ceremonial tribute to a retiring legislator. The resolution passed on February 12, 2026, with Senator Bassler among the co-authors.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 46) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Diane Masariu Carter. It formally recognizes her contributions but does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations. The resolution has no direct effect on legislation or the public, as it solely serves to express appreciation through a formal Senate gesture. It was introduced and adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 12, 2026.

Requires the state to make contributions after December 31, 2026, that match, dollar for dollar, each state employee's deferred compensation contributions, not to exceed $28 per paycheck. Specifies limitations on state contributions, including the availability of biennial appropriations. Allows in certain circumstances the budget agency to suspend contributions, resume contributions, and make contributions that were missed due to suspension. Specifies a process by which portions of the funding sources for the retirement medical benefits account must be transferred to the state comptroller for the purpose of making matching contributions. Provides as a default rule that after December 31, 2026, each participant's membership in the retirement medical benefits account is terminated, participant subaccounts are forfeited, and subaccount amounts must be transferred to the state general fund. Specifies exceptions. Requires the state comptroller to transfer certain amounts from the state general fund to each participant's defined contribution plan. Specifies a time frame within which a participant in the retirement medical benefits account may elect to remain a participant. Establishes the 2027 retiree health benefit trust. Provides that the retiree health benefit trust fund will be terminated when certain conditions are met. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on pension management oversight.)

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team on their 2025-2026 College Football Playoff National Championship title and historic 16-0 undefeated season.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 2026 Senate Democratic Caucus interns for their service during the Second Regular Session of the One Hundred Twenty-Fourth Indiana General Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 38) honoring Senator Kyle Walker for his service in the Indiana Senate upon his retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal expression of appreciation from the Senate. The resolution was unanimously adopted by voice vote on February 9, 2026, with broad bipartisan support from 44 senators as co-authors.