All Roll Calls
Yes: 185 • No: 2
IndianaSB 6Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET
Extension of water or wastewater mains.
Sponsored By: Rick Niemeyer (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Online notices for water and sewer projects
Beginning July 1, 2026, if a utility has a website, it must post the project area, expected finish date, how to get info, and a contact. The utility must mail the same details to the county plan commission, which may request a meeting within 30 days. If the county has a website and gets the notice, it must post the project details where people can easily find them.
Notice and meetings for water line takings
Beginning July 1, 2026, city-owned water or sewer utilities must send written notice at least 60 days before any purchase offer. This applies when extending mains outside city limits or outside the utility’s service area. The notice must explain the project, that the land may be condemned, how to get details, and that the owner can request a meeting within 30 days. When a written request is made, the utility must offer to meet within 30 days. Certified mailing with a return receipt counts as giving notice. After meeting and notice steps are met, the utility may proceed. The rules do not apply to temporary easements or takings needed to protect health or safety. The law defines which municipally owned utilities are covered and excludes utilities run by a consolidated city.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rick Niemeyer
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Dan Dernulc
Republican • Senate
Daryl Schmitt
Republican • Senate
Harold Slager
Republican • House
J.D. Ford
Democratic • Senate
Julie Olthoff
Republican • House
Mike Aylesworth
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/25/2026
Roll Call 268 on SB0006.04.COMH.CON01
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 2/23/2026
Roll Call 303 on SB0006.04.COMH
Yes: 91 • No: 2 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 1/13/2026
Roll Call 24 on SB0006.03.ENGS
Yes: 49 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Law 65
3/4/2026SenateSigned by the Governor
3/4/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/27/2026SenateSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/26/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/26/2026HouseSenate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 268: yeas 45, nays 0
2/25/2026SenateReturned to the Senate with amendments
2/24/2026HouseMotion to concur filed
2/24/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 303: yeas 91, nays 2
2/23/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/19/2026HouseCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2/17/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
1/20/2026HouseReferred to the House
1/14/2026SenateSenator Schmitt added as third author
1/13/2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Slager
1/13/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 24: yeas 49, nays 0
1/13/2026SenateCosponsors: Representatives Olthoff, Aylesworth
1/13/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Niemeyer) prevailed; voice vote
1/12/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
1/12/2026SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/8/2026SenateSenator Dernulc added as second author
1/8/2026SenateSenator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
1/6/2026SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
12/8/2025SenateAuthored by Senator Niemeyer
12/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed Senate Bill (H)
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Senate Bill (S)