All Roll Calls
Yes: 218 • No: 55
IndianaSB 226Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)Senate
Indiana department of administration.
Sponsored By: Scott Baldwin (Republican)
Became Law
appropriationsthe housegovernment and regulatory reform
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
War Memorial nonprofit and transfers
The War Memorial commission can create a nonprofit to support its work and transfer donated money to it. It can also transfer artifacts, images, and documents to that nonprofit without using certain state property and procurement laws. The nonprofit is audited like a state agency. The law repeals the old rule that required newspaper notices and bonds for commission contracts over $10,000. These changes take effect upon passage.
Memorial Place souvenir sales and fund
The Memorial Place commission can run souvenir shops or hire a nonprofit to manage them. It can hire staff and must report yearly to the governor on sales and profits. Profits go to a nonreverting Souvenir Shop Fund, invested by the state treasurer, for upkeep and artifact care. Only sellers authorized by the commission can make or sell items showing the monuments or grounds. These powers take effect upon passage.
New state purchasing rules and planning
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Administration sets statewide purchasing rules and category management. It cannot change rights in existing contracts by rule. Each agency must name a trained purchasing representative; it cannot buy without one. For buys of $50,000 to $150,000, agents must seek at least three quotes mailed seven days before the deadline; highway work is excluded. Starting July 1, 2026, agencies must file an annual procurement plan that matches their budget plan and finish prior‑biennium contracts unless waived.
Stronger contract checks and independent reviews
Beginning July 1, 2026, state contracts must include clear scopes, success measures, and remedies for missed deadlines or overruns. They must also include independent verification and validation or another Department‑approved check. The Department establishes and maintains an independent verification and validation program by June 30, 2026 to review agency contracts and require changes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scott Baldwin
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Alaina Shonkwiler
Republican • House
Chris Garten
Republican • Senate
Matt Lehman
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Roll Call 305 on SB0226.03.COMH.CON01
Yes: 49 • No: 1
House vote • 2/16/2026
Roll Call 255 on SB0226.03.COMH
Yes: 91 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
Roll Call 239 on SB0226.03.COMH.AMH001
Yes: 33 • No: 54 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 1/27/2026
Roll Call 112 on SB0226.02.COMS
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Public Law 125
3/5/2026SenateSigned by the Governor
3/5/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/27/2026HouseMotion to concur filed
2/26/2026SenateSenate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 305: yeas 49, nays 1
2/26/2026SenateReturned to the Senate with amendments
2/17/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 255: yeas 91, nays 0
2/16/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/12/2026HouseAmendment #1 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 239: yeas 33, nays 54
2/12/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/9/2026HouseRepresentative Shonkwiler added as cosponsor
2/9/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
1/29/2026HouseReferred to the House
1/28/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 112: yeas 45, nays 0
1/27/2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Lehman
1/27/2026SenateSenator Garten added as second author
1/26/2026SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
1/26/2026SenateCommittee report: do pass, adopted
1/22/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Appropriations
1/8/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Baldwin
1/8/2026Senate
Bill Text
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