Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Indiana
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 67 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
78%
Yea or Nay on 236 of 301 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
9 of 19
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6
Roll calls on record
301
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 22, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Blake Doriot votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Blake Doriot sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Blake Doriot is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 67 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1038 · Gaming matters.
In plain English Allows three satellite horse racing facilities per permit holder instead of four, requires three counties to hold 2026 casino gambling votes, and authorizes new inland casinos if voters approve and applicants invest at least $500 million.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 26–22
SB0243 · Various tax matters.
In plain English Amends Indiana tax laws to conform with federal tax changes and modifies income tax withholding, sales tax enforcement, and various other tax provisions.
Senate – Amendment #4 (Young M) failed · 2026-01-26 · Failed 20–24
SB0285 · Housing matters.
In plain English Requires housing authority eligibility criteria for federal funding, defines gravely disabled for commitment, prohibits unauthorized camping on public land, and makes related changes to law enforcement procedures.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-26 · Passed 28–22
HB1423 · Indianapolis public education corporation.
In plain English Creates the Indianapolis public education corporation to manage certain finances and operations for Indianapolis public schools, with authority over property taxes, referendums, and debt issuance subject to school board approval.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 27–21
HB1004 · Various education matters.
In plain English Changes various education provisions including school accounting, charter school agreements, teacher recruitment, graduation requirements, absences, and automated defibrillator requirements, among other changes.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 28–20
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
David NiezgodskiDemocrat · District 10 · 97 shared contested votes
46%
Mark SpencerDemocrat · District 3 · 95 shared contested votes
35%
Lonnie RandolphDemocrat · District 2 · 85 shared contested votes
34%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (65 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Blake Doriot was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced19
Out of committee13
Passed one chamber13
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 6 bills that became law this session.
Indiana department of transportation.
In plain English Allows the Indiana Department of Transportation to take on certain federal environmental duties, changes local road grant eligibility rules, and allows counties to impose vehicle taxes under certain conditions, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Indiana department of transportation. Allows the Indiana department of transportation (department) to assume the responsibilities and duties of the United States Department of Transportation with respect to certain federal environmental laws. Provides that the department waives its civil immunity and consents to the jurisdiction of…
Became lawPublic Law 147 · 2026-03-12
Department of workforce development.
In plain English Removes vacation and sick pay from unemployment income deductions and makes various changes to unemployment benefit eligibility and administration.
Official synopsis: Department of workforce development. Removes vacation pay and sick pay from the definition of "deductible income". Amends the definition of "suitable work" to apply solely to extended benefit claims. Amends the definition of "employment" with respect to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations. Provides that…
Became lawPublic Law 113 · 2026-03-05
Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding.
In plain English Exempts women who are breastfeeding from jury duty.
Official synopsis: Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding. Exempts a woman who is breastfeeding from jury duty. Sets forth requirements.
Became lawPublic Law 69 · 2026-03-04
Honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Became lawSenators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Donato, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors · 2026-02-24
Prohibition of ranked choice voting.
In plain English Bans the use of ranked choice voting in elections.
Official synopsis: Prohibition of ranked choice voting. Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting.
Became lawPublic Law 5 · 2026-02-24
Regulation of hemp.
In plain English Requires permits for manufacturing, distributing, and selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and expands alcohol and tobacco laws to include THC-containing products.
Official synopsis: Regulation of hemp. Defines "THC" for purposes of Indiana alcohol and tobacco law. Expands certain crimes concerning alcohol and tobacco, including crimes regarding possession by minors and sales to minors, to include products containing THC. Provides that a violation of the hemp derived cannabinoid products…
Passed one chamberRepresentatives Steuerwald, DeLaney added as cosponsors · 2026-02-23
Nuclear facility permits.
Nuclear facility permits. Makes the following changes to the Indiana Code chapter concerning the issuance of permits for nuclear powered generating facilities and nuclear fuel reprocessing plants (facilities) by the department of environmental management (department): (1) Repeals a provision that prohibits a person from constructing…
Became lawPublic Law 3 · 2026-02-17
Motor vehicle equipment requirements.
In plain English Allows vehicle manufacturers to tow incomplete vehicle chassis less than 40 miles without meeting certain motor vehicle equipment requirements.
Official synopsis: Motor vehicle equipment requirements. Adds an exception to certain motor vehicle equipment requirements for vehicle chassis that are a part of a vehicle manufacturer's work in process and are towed for a distance of less than 40 miles.
Became lawPublic Law 2 · 2026-02-17
Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Andy Zay upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Became lawSenators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Dernulc, Donato, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Tomes, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors · 2026-02-16
Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry.
Recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana horse racing industry.
Became lawRepresentatives Pierce K, Criswell, Culp, May, McNamara, King, Dant Chesser, Wesco, Isa, Harris, Bartlett, Novak R, Lucas, Lawson, Morris, VanNatter, Jackson C, Moed, Davis, Mayfield, Miller D, Pryor, Zimmerman, Judy, Bartels, Aylesworth, Genda, GiaQuinta, Carbaugh added as cosponsors · 2026-02-09
Self-service storage facilities.
Self-service storage facilities. Provides that the owner of a self-storage facility may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Specifies that a rental agreement is considered accepted if a person does not…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-29
Relocation of outdoor advertising signs.
Relocation of outdoor advertising signs. Provides that the Indiana department of transportation or a zoning authority may not apply zoning standards or require a permit to relocate certain outdoor advertising signs. Provides that an existing outdoor advertising sign located within the boundaries of an excluded…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation · 2026-01-28
Property and local income taxes.
Property and local income taxes. Amends provisions added in SEA 1 in the 2025 session that require the department of local government finance to neutralize the effect of certain property tax provisions enacted in that bill. Amends the threshold for the business personal property tax…
Not out of committeeSenator Doriot added as second author · 2026-01-20
Firefighter cancer insurance.
Firefighter cancer insurance. Requires a group health insurance program for firefighters to provide coverage for the screening of certain forms of cancer. Requires a local unit public employer to provide cancer insurance for active firefighters, retired firefighters, and firefighters who are receiving disability benefits. Allows…
Not out of committeeSenator Maxwell added as coauthor · 2026-01-20
State sandwich.
State sandwich. Designates the breaded tenderloin sandwich as the official state sandwich of Indiana.
Passed one chamberRepresentative Goss-Reaves added as cosponsor · 2026-01-20
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB0179 · 2026-02-27
Indiana department of transportation. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0140 · 2026-02-27
Public safety. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0224 · 2026-02-27
Department of natural resources. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0239 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0185 · 2026-02-27
Alcohol and tobacco matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1343 · 2026-02-27
Public safety matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0204 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1406 · 2026-02-27
Tax and fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0014 · 2026-02-27
Pension matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1268 · 2026-02-27
Indiana defense matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0256 · 2026-02-27
Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0199 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0071 · 2026-02-27
Various probate matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0004 · 2026-02-27
Various fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1003 · 2026-02-27
Boards and commissions. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1038 · 2026-02-27
Gaming matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0176 · 2026-02-27
Shooting ranges. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1115 · 2026-02-27
Homeowners association governance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1200 · 2026-02-27
Bureau of motor vehicles. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0271 · 2026-02-27
Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0080 · 2026-02-27
Code publication. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1266 · 2026-02-27
Department of education and education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0144 · 2026-02-27
Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1210 · 2026-02-27
Department of local government finance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1249 · 2026-02-27
Various criminal law matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1408 · 2026-02-27
Education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
HB1277 · 2026-02-27
Health and human services matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0285 · 2026-02-26
Housing matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0226 · 2026-02-26
Indiana department of administration. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0027 · 2026-02-26
Stadium authority. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
HB1052 · 2026-02-26
Various administrative law matters. (Senate – Conference Committee Report 1)
SB0254 · 2026-02-26
Ivy Tech Community College. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0189 · 2026-02-26
Nonparticipating providers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0282 · 2026-02-26
Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0225 · 2026-02-26
Health matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0270 · 2026-02-26
Township mergers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0291 · 2026-02-25
Court security. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0113 · 2026-02-25
Elections matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0169 · 2026-02-25
Reorganization of consumer lending laws. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0092 · 2026-02-25
Community corrections trust funds. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0090 · 2026-02-25
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0241 · 2026-02-25
Utility service enhancement improvement costs. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0160 · 2026-02-25
Public safety. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0262 · 2026-02-25
INSPECT program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0222 · 2026-02-25
Family and social services administration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0078 · 2026-02-25
Wireless communication device policy. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0163 · 2026-02-25
Various property tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0243 · 2026-02-25
Various tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0293 · 2026-02-25
Pharmacist licensure. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0171 · 2026-02-25
Family and children matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0240 · 2026-02-25
Surplus interconnection service. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0214 · 2026-02-25
Department of workforce development. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0246 · 2026-02-25
Redaction of court records. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0076 · 2026-02-25
Immigration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0200 · 2026-02-25
Public school matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0277 · 2026-02-25
Indiana department of environmental management. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0091 · 2026-02-25
Syringe exchange program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0005 · 2026-02-25
Suspension of permit. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0119 · 2026-02-25
Grooming. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
SB0180 · 2026-02-25
Various health care matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 301 total roll-call votes this session).
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