Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Indiana
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 83 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 301 of 301 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
11 of 21
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6
Roll calls on record
301
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 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 Ed Charbonneau 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 Ed Charbonneau 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. Ed Charbonneau is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 83 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.
HB1002 · Electric utility affordability.
Senate – Amendment #14 (Hunley) failed · 2026-02-16 · Failed 23–26
HB1038 · Gaming matters.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 26–22
SB0243 · Various tax matters.
Senate – Amendment #4 (Young M) failed · 2026-01-26 · Failed 20–24
SB0277 · Indiana department of environmental management.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 26–21
SB0285 · Housing matters.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-26 · Passed 28–22
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 · 115 shared contested votes
42%
Lonnie RandolphDemocrat · District 2 · 103 shared contested votes
33%
Mark SpencerDemocrat · District 3 · 113 shared contested votes
31%
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 (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ed Charbonneau 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.
Introduced21
Out of committee14
Passed one chamber14
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee7
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 6 bills that became law this session.
Syringe exchange program.
Syringe exchange program. Prohibits a qualified entity that operates a syringe exchange program (program) from establishing or operating a fixed site for the distribution or exchange of a syringe or needle within 1,000 feet of specified facilities. Creates an exception. Allows the Indiana department of…
Became lawPublic Law 144 · 2026-03-10
Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas.
Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas. Sets forth drug compounding requirements. Requires specified agencies to prepare a report concerning drug compounding and the risks and benefits of compounding. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires the registration of medical spas under the medical licensing board of Indiana…
Became lawPublic Law 136 · 2026-03-05
INSPECT program.
INSPECT program. Sets forth the circumstances in which a dispenser is not required to transmit certain information to the INSPECT program (program). Requires an opioid treatment program to, before reporting patient information to the program, comply with federal regulations in obtaining patient consent. Allows the…
Became lawPublic Law 133 · 2026-03-05
Family and social services administration matters.
Family and social services administration matters. Adds the 9-8-8 crisis response center and a mobile crisis team as first responders. Requires certified peers to be trained and certified by the division of mental health and addiction or an approved nationally accredited certification body. Amends the…
Became lawPublic Law 122 · 2026-03-05
Health matters.
Health matters. Amends the definition of "ambulatory outpatient surgical center" to remove the requirement that a surgical procedure is permitted to be performed only by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist who has certain hospital privileges. Prohibits a hospital, debt collector, or other third party from…
Became lawPublic Law 124 · 2026-03-05
Various health care matters.
Various health care matters. Eliminates a requirement that home health aide competency evaluation program training include at least 75 hours of training and 16 hours of classroom training before supervised practical training. Amends the educational requirements for dental hygienists. Amends the requirements for administration of…
Became lawPublic Law 118 · 2026-03-05
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. Prohibits health practitioners and other specified individuals from performing pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specified circumstances. Specifies the requirements of a notice of informed consent.
Became lawPublic Law 109 · 2026-03-05
Human services matters.
Human services matters. Establishes the Indiana rural health transformation fund and makes allotments and expenditures from the fund subject to budget committee review before the allotment and expenditure may occur. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to report biannually to…
Became lawPublic Law 63 · 2026-03-04
Real property appraisals.
Real property appraisals. Allows the city of Gary to hire an appraiser to conduct appraisals of residential and commercial properties to assist the city with disposing of the city's real property. Prohibits an employee or appointed or elected official of the city from purchasing property…
Became lawPublic Law 46 · 2026-03-03
Stadium authority.
Stadium authority. Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium authority (stadium authority) for the purpose of acquiring and financing certain facilities. Sets forth the powers and duties of the stadium authority. Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium board (stadium board) for the purpose of financing, constructing, equipping, operating,…
Became lawSenator Bray added as coauthor · 2026-02-26
Honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.
Honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Beach on their 100th anniversary.
Became lawReturned to the Senate · 2026-02-20
Health care debt and costs.
Health care debt and costs. Authorizes the attorney general to enforce provisions concerning health care debt wage garnishment and principal residence lien restrictions and establish a complaint process. Requires hospitals to do the following: (1) Offer a person who meets certain income guidelines and has…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · 2026-02-02
Health care shopping and decision support program.
Health care shopping and decision support program. Requires, beginning January 1, 2028, a health carrier to: (1) implement a shopping and decision support program; and (2) provide incentives for covered individuals in a health plan who elect to receive a comparable health care service from…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Insurance · 2026-01-29
Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.
Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act. Incorporates into Indiana's law governing businesses and other associations the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act (Act), as approved and recommended for enactment in all states by the Uniform Law Commission. Specifies that the Act does not limit or replace certain…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-29
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid.
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid. Requires that: (1) certain health care providers; (2) hospitals; and (3) the office of the secretary of family and social services or a managed care organization that has contracted with the office under the Medicaid program; ensure that…
Not out of committeeSenator Ford J.D. added as coauthor · 2026-01-27
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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