Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Indiana
Votes with Republicans
86%
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
8 of 12
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 6
Roll calls on record
301
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Jean Leising 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 Jean Leising 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. Jean Leising is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 83 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB0199 · Various education matters.
Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 · 2026-02-27 · Passed 34–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB0285 · Housing matters.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-26 · Passed 28–22 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB0088 · Education matters.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 34–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB0076 · Immigration matters.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 37–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB0078 · Wireless communication device policy.
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 36–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1122 · License plates for former state legislators.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Failed 17–31 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1038 · Gaming matters.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 26–22 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1424 · Farm and homestead food sales.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 38–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1004 · Various education matters.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 28–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1423 · Indianapolis public education corporation.
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 27–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
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
43%
Mark SpencerDemocrat · District 3 · 113 shared contested votes
40%
Lonnie RandolphDemocrat · District 2 · 103 shared contested votes
36%
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 Jean Leising 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.
Introduced12
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee3
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 6 bills that became law this session.
Study of community or urban microfarming.
Study of community or urban microfarming. Requires the department of agriculture (department) to conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility of establishing community or urban microfarm zones statewide. Requires the department to submit a report to the general assembly containing certain findings and recommendations not…
Became lawPublic Law 71 · 2026-03-04
Department of agriculture.
Department of agriculture. Makes various amendments to the role of supervisors on soil and conservation boards. Removes a requirement that an individual who conducted an inspection of a landfill in a soil and conservation district (district) submit a copy of the report to the division…
Became lawPublic Law 14 · 2026-02-24
State chemist.
State chemist. Codifies animal food administrative rules. Defines or amends certain terms. Codifies certain requirements and processes for commercial feed and pet food with respect to: (1) label format; (2) label information; (3) express guarantees; (4) suitability; (5) ingredients; (6) directions for use and precautionary…
Became lawPublic Law 16 · 2026-02-24
Veterinary licensing.
Veterinary licensing. Provides that the board of veterinary medicine may issue a license or registration to a qualified applicant without an examination if the qualified applicant: (1) satisfies the requirements for reciprocity of health care professionals; and (2) otherwise meets the requirements to become a…
Became lawPublic Law 9 · 2026-02-24
Agricultural programs.
Agricultural programs. Creates the pork market development program (pork program) and the soybean market development program (soybean program). Specifies that the pork program and soybean program apply only if assessments are not levied and collected under federal law. Requires the Indiana Pork Producers Association, Inc.,…
Became lawPublic Law 8 · 2026-02-24
Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association.
Recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association. 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.
Became lawReturned to the Senate · 2026-02-20
Recognizing Indiana 4-H.
Recognizing Indiana 4-H. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana 4-H.
Became lawReturned to the Senate · 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
Studies relating to natural lands.
Studies relating to natural lands. Requires the department of natural resources to study and issue a report on the following topics: (1) opportunities to leverage public land to improve public health outcomes; (2) options for a consistent visitor fee collection system at state fish and…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources · 2026-01-29
School curriculum.
School curriculum. Requires each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic elementary school to include print handwriting, cursive handwriting, and spelling in its curriculum.
Not out of committeeSenator Randolph added as coauthor · 2026-01-08
Historic sites.
Historic sites. Establishes the division of historic sites (division) in the department of natural resources. Transfers management of historic sites from the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation to the division. Makes conforming changes. Makes an appropriation.
Not out of committeeSenator Spencer added as coauthor · 2026-01-06
State administered retirement program.
State administered retirement program. Establishes a board to design, establish, and operate a state administered retirement program (program) that automatically enrolls specified private sector employees. Requires program compliance by certain employers that have not, in the previous two calendar years, offered a qualified retirement plan…
Not out of committeeSenators Crider, Charbonneau added as coauthors · 2025-12-11
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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