Sen. Jeff Raatz

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 63) honoring Senator Candace Hall for her service upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition approved by the Senate. The resolution was introduced by multiple senators and passed unanimously with a voice vote on February 23, 2026.

Amends Indiana high school equivalency diploma program eligibility requirements for individuals under 18 years of age. Changes the expiration date of the high school equivalency pilot program from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Makes conforming changes.

Maddy summarySB 12 prohibits local governments from using ranked choice voting in municipal or school board elections. It directly affects communities that had adopted or planned to adopt this voting method. The bill's key provision bans the implementation of ranked choice voting systems by local election authorities. The bill passed the House on January 20, 2026, with 38 votes in favor and 9 against. This legislation prevents any future use of ranked choice voting for local elections in the state.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 57) honoring Sergeant Bill Spalding upon his retirement from service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply serves as a formal tribute from the Senate to Sgt. Spalding. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bray and adopted by voice vote on February 19, 2026, with multiple senators adding their support as coauthors.

Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.

Maddy summarySR 33 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Dan Huge upon his retirement from public service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or responsibilities. The resolution was authored by Senators Mishler and Bray, adopted by voice vote on February 17, 2026, and has multiple co-authors. This procedural resolution serves only to formally recognize Dan Huge's retirement.

Maddy summarySR 50 is a Senate resolution adopted on February 17, 2026, honoring Senator J.D. Ford upon his retirement from the Senate. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or groups; it is a ceremonial resolution to recognize his service. The resolution was coauthored by multiple senators and passed unanimously via voice vote. This is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors IBEW Local 481 for 63 years of maintaining electrical lighting on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. It is a ceremonial gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation or regulations. The bill serves solely to recognize the union's long-term service to the community. As a procedural resolution, it does not establish new requirements or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Senator Andy Zay for his service upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. It has no policy impact and serves as a ceremonial tribute to his legislative career. The resolution was introduced by Senators Buchanan and Doriot, adopted by voice vote, and co-authored by numerous senators. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or constituents.