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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1065 — Ban on gratuities for public officials. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1056 — Resisting law enforcement conflict resolution. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1038 — Gaming matters. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1033 — Various judicial matters. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1031 — County coroners. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1025 — County policies. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1004 — Various education matters. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1003 — Boards and commissions. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1001 — Housing matters. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1423 — Indianapolis public education corporation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1423 — Indianapolis public education corporation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1423 — Indianapolis public education corporation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1423 — Indianapolis public education corporation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1423 — Indianapolis public education corporation. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Public safety matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Public safety matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Public safety matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Public safety matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1343 — Public safety matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — Bureau of motor vehicles. | Nay | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1033 — Various judicial matters. | Yea | Feb 23, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1250 — Public safety procedures. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1249 — Various criminal law matters. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1248 — Advanced DNA testing for cold cases. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1242 — Education reports. | Yea | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | 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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