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 87 — E-Verify requirements for public works projects. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 27 — Stadium authority. | Yea | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 10 — State employee retirement benefits. | Not voting | Jan 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 236 — Abortion inducing drugs and abortion reports. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 230 — Department of agriculture. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 228 — Midwest continental divide commission. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 226 — Indiana department of administration. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 225 — Health matters. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 223 — Workforce related programs. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 220 — Health care shopping and decision support program. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 219 — Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 214 — Department of workforce development. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 204 — Various education matters. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 200 — Public school matters. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 197 — Garnishment. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 189 — Nonparticipating providers. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 185 — Alcohol and tobacco matters. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 182 — Gender issues. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 180 — Various health care matters. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 179 — Indiana department of transportation. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 172 — Administrative rulemaking. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 148 — Indiana crime guns task force. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 119 — Grooming. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 118 — Self-service storage facilities. | Not voting | Jan 27, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 92 — Community corrections trust funds. | Not voting | Jan 27, 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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