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Chris Garten
IN Senate District 45
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 12Criminal Justice & Policing 6Economy & Taxes 5Healthcare 5Social Services & Welfare 5Civil Rights & Liberties 4Defense & Military 3Education 3Elections & Voting 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Housing 2Immigration 2Labor & Employment 2Technology & Privacy 2Transportation & Infrastructure 2Banking & Finance 1Environment & Energy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN Senate District 45 current
Indiana |
Republican | Nov 7, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (301 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 249 — State chemist. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — Redaction of court records. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Department of workforce development. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — Wireless communication device policy. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — Agricultural programs. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 15 — Foster youth. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Prohibition of ranked choice voting. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2 — Bail procedures. | Not voting | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 212 — State income tax conformity. | Yea | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6 — Extension of water or wastewater mains. | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 191 — Electronic record of confidential address. | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 139 — Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding. | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 90 — Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. | Nay | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 59 — Notice of annexation outreach meetings. | Yea | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — State sandwich. | Nay | Jan 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 71 — Various probate matters. | Yea | Jan 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 80 — Code publication. | Yea | Jan 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 56 — Veterinary licensing. | Yea | Jan 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 14 — Pension matters. | Yea | Jan 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 13 — Motor vehicle equipment requirements. | Yea | Jan 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1032 — Redistricting. | Yea | Dec 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (30 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1343
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Public safety matters.
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SB 256
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Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries.
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HB 1003
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Boards and commissions.
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SB 275
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FSSA fiscal matters.
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HCR 20
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Honoring Sergeant Terry Frye.
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SB 8
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Library budgets.
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HB 1038
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Gaming matters.
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HCR 16
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Recognizing and honoring volunteer firefighters with 50 years or more of services.
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SCR 22
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Recognizing the ILYAC.
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HB 1099
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Foreign adversaries.
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