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Scott Baldwin
Republican · Senator

Scott Baldwin

Represents District 20 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Republicans
99%
on 83 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 300 of 301 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
11 of 18
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 Scott Baldwin 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 Scott Baldwin 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. Scott Baldwin is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party

1 of 83 party-line votes.

HB1155 · Traffic enforcement.
Nay
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-19 · Passed 31–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

HB1002 · Electric utility affordability.
Nay
Senate – Amendment #14 (Hunley) failed · 2026-02-16 · Failed 23–26
HB1038 · Gaming matters.
Yea
Senate – Third reading · 2026-02-24 · Passed 26–22
SB0243 · Various tax matters.
Nay
Senate – Amendment #4 (Young M) failed · 2026-01-26 · Failed 20–24
SB0277 · Indiana department of environmental management.
Yea
Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments · 2026-02-25 · Passed 26–21
SB0285 · Housing matters.
Yea
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
36%
Mark SpencerDemocrat · District 3 · 113 shared contested votes
25%
La Keisha JacksonDemocrat · District 34 · 106 shared contested votes
25%
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 (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2025-11: 1 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2025-12: 1 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-01: 122 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 177 roll calls, 1 without a Yea or NayNov 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Scott Baldwin 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.

Introduced18
Out of committee16
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee2

For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 6 bills that became law this session.

Various tax matters.
Various tax matters. Amends and adds state income tax statutes to conform with certain provisions enacted in Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) (commonly known as One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025). Specifies rounding provisions for cash transactions with regard to the penny phaseout. Amends…
Became lawPublic Law 128 · 2026-03-05
Court security.
Court security. Establishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency. Creates a civil cause of action against a public agency that fails to remove certain personal information of a protected individual. Repeals…
Became lawPublic Law 139 · 2026-03-05
Criminal vandalism.
Criminal vandalism. Renames the crime of "criminal mischief" to "criminal vandalism". Repeals: (1) institutional criminal mischief; (2) cemetery mischief; (3) railroad mischief; and (4) critical infrastructure facility mischief; places them in the "criminal vandalism" statute, and preserves the original penalties and defenses. Repeals and places…
Became lawPublic Law 132 · 2026-03-05
Indiana department of administration.
Indiana department of administration. Allows the Indiana department of administration (department) to implement category management for purchasing and contracting by state agencies. Amends the nomination and appointment process for a state agency's purchasing representative. Requires the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and…
Became lawPublic Law 125 · 2026-03-05
Nonparticipating providers.
Nonparticipating providers. Requires an initiating party that submits a request for independent dispute resolution to provide written notice to the facility not later than three business days after submitting the request. Allows a health carrier to provide notice to an out of network provider and…
Became lawPublic Law 119 · 2026-03-05
Public safety.
Public safety. Makes wearing a mask during the commission of a criminal offense a sentencing aggravator. Makes it malicious littering, a Class A misdemeanor, for a person to place refuse on the property of another person with the intent to cause the owner or occupant…
Became lawPublic Law 112 · 2026-03-05
Reorganization of consumer lending laws.
Reorganization of consumer lending laws. Repeals the statutes governing first lien mortgage lending, small loans, mortgage rescue protection fraud, and home loan practices and the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Recodifies the repealed statutes in a new title of the Indiana Code concerning consumer lending (Title…
Became lawPublic Law 115 · 2026-03-05
Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Provides that the state police department is the statewide coordinating agency for counter-UAS activities authorized under federal law. Provides that the bill's provisions apply: (1) if a federal law is enacted that authorizes state or local law enforcement…
Became lawPublic Law 72 · 2026-03-04
Partnership composite returns.
Partnership composite returns. Removes penalty provisions that apply if a pass through entity fails to include in a composite return nonresident partners, nonresident shareholders, or nonresident beneficiaries that do not have distributive share income of greater than $0. Makes conforming changes.
Became lawPublic Law 48 · 2026-03-03
Regional sewer districts.
Regional sewer districts. Specifies that a board of trustees of a regional water, sewage, or solid waste district (board) must notify the district authority in writing before taking certain actions. Provides that a trustee appointed to a board serves at the pleasure of the appointing…
Passed one chamberRepresentative Jordan added as sponsor · 2026-02-02
Honoring the Guerin Catholic H.S. Golden Gears FIRST Robotics team.
Honoring the Guerin Catholic H.S. Golden Gears FIRST Robotics team. A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the Guerin Catholic High School Golden Gears FIRST Robotics team.
Became lawFirst reading: adopted voice vote · 2026-01-29
State income tax conformity.
State income tax conformity. Amends the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" to conform with certain provisions enacted in Public Law 119-21 (H.R. 1) (commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025).
Became lawPublic Law 1 · 2026-01-29
Cancellation of caucus meeting.
Cancellation of caucus meeting. Allows a person who wishes to be a candidate for a pro tempore appointment to certain local offices or school board offices to file a declaration of candidacy with the chair of the caucus or the circuit court clerk. Requires a…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment · 2026-01-28
Innkeeper's tax.
Innkeeper's tax. Authorizes the city of New Haven to impose an innkeeper's tax at a flat rate that does not exceed $5 per night. Amends provisions regarding distribution and uses of the Hamilton County innkeeper's tax. Makes corresponding changes to statutes concerning innkeeper's tax administration.
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2026-01-28
Article V convention of the states compact.
Article V convention of the states compact. Adopts the compact for a safe and equal convention of the states. Specifies compact requirements. Provides that each state that adopts the compact intends to ensure that the following rules are followed at a convention under Article V…
Passed one chamberFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-28

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)
Passed · 45-5
Yea
SB0140 · 2026-02-27
Public safety. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0224 · 2026-02-27
Department of natural resources. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 45-4
Yea
SB0239 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 31-16
Yea
SB0185 · 2026-02-27
Alcohol and tobacco matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
HB1343 · 2026-02-27
Public safety matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 37-11
Yea
SB0204 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 35-15
Yea
HB1406 · 2026-02-27
Tax and fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 46-1
Yea
SB0014 · 2026-02-27
Pension matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 49-0
Yea
HB1268 · 2026-02-27
Indiana defense matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 48-0
Yea
SB0256 · 2026-02-27
Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 49-0
Yea
SB0199 · 2026-02-27
Various education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 34-14
Yea
SB0071 · 2026-02-27
Various probate matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 49-0
Yea
SB0004 · 2026-02-27
Various fiscal matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 50-0
Yea
HB1003 · 2026-02-27
Boards and commissions. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 43-3
Yea
HB1038 · 2026-02-27
Gaming matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 34-16
Yea
SB0176 · 2026-02-27
Shooting ranges. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 42-8
Yea
HB1115 · 2026-02-27
Homeowners association governance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 37-10
Yea
HB1200 · 2026-02-27
Bureau of motor vehicles. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 49-1
Yea
SB0271 · 2026-02-27
Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 50-0
Yea
SB0080 · 2026-02-27
Code publication. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 46-1
Yea
HB1266 · 2026-02-27
Department of education and education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 28-19
Yea
SB0144 · 2026-02-27
Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 50-0
Yea
HB1210 · 2026-02-27
Department of local government finance. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 48-0
Yea
HB1249 · 2026-02-27
Various criminal law matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 43-4
Yea
HB1408 · 2026-02-27
Education matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 49-1
Yea
HB1277 · 2026-02-27
Health and human services matters. (Senate – Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 46-4
Yea
SB0285 · 2026-02-26
Housing matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 28-22
Yea
SB0226 · 2026-02-26
Indiana department of administration. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 49-1
Yea
SB0027 · 2026-02-26
Stadium authority. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 45-4
Yea
HB1052 · 2026-02-26
Various administrative law matters. (Senate – Conference Committee Report 1)
Passed · 46-4
Yea
SB0254 · 2026-02-26
Ivy Tech Community College. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 49-0
NV
SB0189 · 2026-02-26
Nonparticipating providers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 49-0
Yea
SB0282 · 2026-02-26
Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 43-6
Yea
SB0225 · 2026-02-26
Health matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 49-0
Yea
SB0270 · 2026-02-26
Township mergers. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 34-15
Yea
SB0291 · 2026-02-25
Court security. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0113 · 2026-02-25
Elections matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-0
Yea
SB0169 · 2026-02-25
Reorganization of consumer lending laws. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-0
Yea
SB0092 · 2026-02-25
Community corrections trust funds. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 48-0
Yea
SB0090 · 2026-02-25
Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 48-0
Yea
SB0241 · 2026-02-25
Utility service enhancement improvement costs. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 44-3
Yea
SB0160 · 2026-02-25
Public safety. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-0
Yea
SB0262 · 2026-02-25
INSPECT program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0222 · 2026-02-25
Family and social services administration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 45-2
Yea
SB0078 · 2026-02-25
Wireless communication device policy. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 36-12
Yea
SB0163 · 2026-02-25
Various property tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-0
Yea
SB0243 · 2026-02-25
Various tax matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0293 · 2026-02-25
Pharmacist licensure. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 45-2
Yea
SB0171 · 2026-02-25
Family and children matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-0
Yea
SB0240 · 2026-02-25
Surplus interconnection service. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0214 · 2026-02-25
Department of workforce development. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0246 · 2026-02-25
Redaction of court records. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
SB0076 · 2026-02-25
Immigration matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 37-11
Yea
SB0200 · 2026-02-25
Public school matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 35-13
Yea
SB0277 · 2026-02-25
Indiana department of environmental management. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 26-21
Yea
SB0091 · 2026-02-25
Syringe exchange program. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 38-10
Yea
SB0005 · 2026-02-25
Suspension of permit. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 46-1
Yea
SB0119 · 2026-02-25
Grooming. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 48-0
Yea
SB0180 · 2026-02-25
Various health care matters. (Senate – Senate concurred with House amendments)
Passed · 47-0
Yea
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 301 total roll-call votes this session).
Voting data provided by LegiScan, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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