J
J.D. Ford
IN Senate District 29
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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 19Social Services & Welfare 14Healthcare 13Labor & Employment 7Criminal Justice & Policing 6Education 6Banking & Finance 5Civil Rights & Liberties 5Technology & Privacy 5Transportation & Infrastructure 5Environment & Energy 4Agriculture 3Economy & Taxes 3Housing 3Elections & Voting 2Other 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN Senate District 29 current
Indiana |
Democratic | Nov 7, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (301 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 249 — State chemist. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — Redaction of court records. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 162 — Department of workforce development. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — Wireless communication device policy. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 55 — Agricultural programs. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 15 — Foster youth. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Prohibition of ranked choice voting. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2 — Bail procedures. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1 — Human services matters. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Nay | Dec 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (23 as lead sponsor)
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HB 1102
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Applied behavioral analysis therapy services.
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HB 1307
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Department of child services ombudsman.
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SR 48
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Honoring flight attendants.
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SR 25
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of IU Health North.
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SCR 17
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Memorializing Michael Nance.
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SB 79
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Data center development.
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SB 75
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Drive-through safety lanes.
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SB 263
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Child and dependent care tax credit.
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SB 74
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Plug-in home solar units.
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HB 1325
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Special education.
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