Short Session Still Long on Optimism at Midpoint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ODLsfLe6yc&feature=youtu.be Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares reasons to be positive about the 2026 Indiana General Assembly as the halfway point arrives. Last week alone included movement on Chamber priorities like tort reform, childcare, work-based learning and local government modernization.
Property, Local Income Tax Bill a Work in Progress
SB 238 / Chamber Neutral Last week, the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee heard Senate Bill 238, authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger), a follow-up bill aimed at refining and delaying portions of last year's major local tax overhaul (Senate Enrolled Act 1). Senator Rogers emphasized that the bill remains a work in progress and is intended to give local governments additional time and flexibility as implementation details are finalized in coordination with [...]
More Housing Availability May Be in Indiana’s Future
HB 1001 / Chamber Supports House Bill 1001, authored by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart), would take meaningful steps toward reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers, streamlining housing approvals and allowing a broader mix of housing types. These reforms will help lower development costs, increase housing supply and approve predictability for private investment. We provided testimony in support of this legislation in the House Local Government Committee, highlighting that our Indiana Prosperity 2035 economic vision plan identifies [...]
Time for Meaningful Tort Reform
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKBag0gKig Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders explains the importance of tort reform and impactful legislation to prevent frivolous lawsuits against businesses. We're pushing for House Bill 1417 as an important step in the 2026 legislative session.
Indiana Chamber President Comments on State of State Address
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljK0Zv5ijuA Our President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders shares thoughts on Governor Braun’s State of the State address. The Indiana Chamber is eager to work with the Governor and lawmakers on key points of alignment to help advance the state forward.
