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R Indiana House · District 39 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Danny Lopez

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Total votes
908
all sessions
Attendance
93%
63 missed
Lower than 76% of chamber peers
With party
97%
of cast votes
Lower than 80% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
39
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
2
assignments
39 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
39
Primary
17
Co-sponsor
22
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Primary SB 281
Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor
Income tax credits.

Requires the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to commit $35,000,000 in redevelopment tax credits each state fiscal year among development authorities, qualified nonprofit organizations, and certain local economic development organizations that may be granted to taxpayers for qualified investments. Provides that the IEDC and an operating partner shall administer the federal Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site program in Indiana. Requires that $15,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the IEDC's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Amends the venture capital investment tax credit (tax credit) to specify: (1) that certain investment policies of funds that qualify as a "qualified Indiana investment fund" apply only to investable capital, excluding management fees, legal fees, and other expenses incurred in the operation of the fund; (2) that a taxpayer is not prevented from combining individual tax credits of less than $10,000 for assignment; and (3) qualified business eligibility. Provides that if a Level 2 certified technology park (park): (1) has reached the limit of deposits for a Level 2 park; (2) maintains its certification; and (3) is located within a qualified military base enhancement area; the park shall become a Level 3 park and may receive an additional annual incremental income tax deposit of up to $250,000 until July 1, 2029.

Passed Feb 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 10
Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor
State employee retirement benefits.

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.)

Passed Feb 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HR 29
Passed · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and the Carmel City Council.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 29) is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the City of Carmel and its City Council. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely symbolic. The resolution recognizes the city's founding and the council's history through a formal statement. No specific mechanisms or provisions alter rights, funding, or regulations.

Passed Feb 9, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HR 26
In committee Feb 5, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 264
Passed · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor
Economic development tax credits.

Amends the economic development for a growing economy (EDGE) tax credit to: (1) authorize the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to increase the value of an EDGE credit to a company for new job creation based on the amount of expenses of the company to relocate an individual to Indiana to fill the position; and (2) explicitly permit the IEDC to provide EDGE credits to a company that is retaining an employee through a minimum of a 25% increase in hourly wages paid to the individual. Clarifies provisions that apply to IEDC certification of a fund as a qualified Indiana investment fund.

Passed Jan 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 242
Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor
Innkeeper's tax.

Authorizes the city of New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax at a flat rate that does not exceed $5 per night. Amends provisions regarding distribution and uses of the Hamilton County innkeeper's tax. Makes corresponding changes to statutes concerning innkeeper's tax administration.

Passed Jan 28, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1428
In committee · Indiana House · Co-sponsor
Swimming pools in senior neighborhoods.

Allows a senior neighborhood to not have a lifeguard on duty if certain conditions are met except for during visiting hours when minors are allowed to use the pool. Requires the senior neighborhood to post signs at each pool entrance and inform the senior neighborhood's residents of the rules for the pool. Allows the Indiana department of health (state department) to assess a fine for each violation. Requires the state department to amend the Indiana Administrative Code rule concerning the regulating of pools and inform local health departments concerning the changes.

In committee Jan 14, 2026 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1397
In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Redevelopment tax credits.

Provides that $50,000,000 of the $300,000,000 of the Indiana economic development corporation's annual certifiable tax credit amount must be allocated to the small town opportunity initiative (initiative). Establishes the initiative. Provides that the purpose of the initiative is to undertake qualified community projects within local government units that have a project budget of at least $15,000,000 per project to do the following: (1) Advance historic preservation. (2) Redevelop or rehabilitate distressed buildings or underutilized property. (3) Redevelop or rehabilitate sites where distressed buildings once stood. Allows a redevelopment tax credit for: (1) a for-profit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 20% of the taxpayer's cost of the project; and (2) a nonprofit taxpayer undertaking a qualified community project under the initiative equal to 30% of the taxpayer's cost of the project. Provides that initiative projects are not subject to any statutory or administrative repayment obligation. Provides for certain items that are included in a nonprofit taxpayer's qualified investment.

In committee Jan 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1022
In committee · Indiana House · Lead sponsor
Selection of candidate for lieutenant governor.

Requires a candidate for governor who has been nominated at a primary election or state convention to certify the name of the candidate for lieutenant governor who will run jointly with the candidate for governor at the general election. Requires the candidate for lieutenant governor to file a declaration of candidacy not later than noon July 15 before the general election. Makes conforming changes.

In committee Jan 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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