2021-2022 IN Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Indiana General Assembly in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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Senate Votes
House Votes

Senate Votes

1. Oversight of Local Emergency Powers

Provides that a local order may not be more stringent or broader in aspect than an executive order issued by the state during a declared emergency without the approval of the local legislative body.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB0005 Roll Call 998761 Passed 40 to 8 on Feb 8, 2021 See Article IV Section 4 10th Amendment

2. Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils

Establishes a Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC) for each county in Indiana, consisting of leadership within the respective executive and judicial branches of government, whose purpose is to review local or regional criminal justice systems, policies, and procedures.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1068 Roll Call 1029682 Passed 49 to 0 on Mar 16, 2021 See Article IV Section 4 10th Amendment

3. Restrictions on Abortion-Inducing Drugs

Prevents an abortion-inducing drug from being given to a pregnant woman after eight weeks of post-fertilization age.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1577 Roll Call 1046248 Passed 36 to 14 on Apr 6, 2021 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Budget

Provides the biennial budget for the State of Indiana, as passed by the General Assembly, which appropriates approximately $92.2 billion for FY 22-23.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$35,405.00/year
HB1001 Roll Call 1060653 Passed 46 to 3 on Apr 22, 2021 See Article I Section 8 10th Amendment

5. Protecting Minors Against Harmful Material

Would remove the exemption for K-12 schools and certain public libraries under current law that prohibits the distribution of material or a performance harmful to minors.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB0017 Roll Call 1132475 Passed 34 to 15 on Feb 1, 2022 See 14th Amendment Ninth Amendment First Amendment

6. Permitless Firearm Carry

Allows permitless carry of a handgun for certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun in Indiana.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB1296 Roll Call 1166020 Passed 30 to 20 on Mar 8, 2022 See Second Amendment 14th Amendment

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