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HB1055 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Elections
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Jennifer Meltzer
Last action
2026-02-16
Official status
House Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the consequences of conflicting resolutions (opt-out for large towns and opt-in for cities).

Changing Election Dates for Town Officers

This bill moves town officer elections to even-numbered years, but allows towns with more than 10,000 people and cities to choose different dates.

What This Bill Does

  • Moves the election of town officers to even-numbered years (like 2024 or 2026).
  • Allows a town with over 10,000 residents to opt out by passing a resolution.
  • Lets cities choose to follow the new rule if they want by passing a resolution.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Towns that elect officers in odd-numbered years will now hold elections in even-numbered years unless they opt out.
  • Cities can decide whether or not to change their election dates to match towns.

Terms To Know

resolution
A formal decision made by a town or city council.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if both the general rule and an opt-out resolution apply.
  • It is unclear how many towns will choose to opt out of the new election dates.
  • Cities are allowed to join the new system, but it's up to them whether they do.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB1055.02.COMH.AMS07

Committee House Bill (S) • Senator Mike Gaskill

Filed

Plain English: This amendment changes the rules for municipal elections in Indiana.

  • The amendment modifies the Indiana Code to adjust regulations related to municipal elections.
  • The specific details of how municipal election rules will change are not provided in the given text, making it hard to explain concrete changes.
HB1055.02.COMH.AMH001

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Cherrish Pryor

X

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding elections, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

  • The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning elections, though it does not specify exactly how or which parts of the code will be changed.
  • The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes this amendment would make.
HB1055.02.COMH.AMH002

Filed House Bill (S) • Representative Sue Errington

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding elections, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

  • The official text of the amendment does not provide clear details about what specific changes it intends to make to the Indiana Code concerning elections.
HB1055.03.COMS.AMS001

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator Greg Goode

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding elections, but does not provide specific details about what changes it intends to make.

  • The exact nature of the change is unclear from the provided text.
  • The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning elections.
HB1055.03.COMS.AMS002

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator J.D. Ford

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding elections, but the provided information does not specify the exact changes it intends to make.

  • The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not provide specific details about the proposed changes.
HB1055.03.COMS.AMS003

Filed House Bill (S) • Senator Mike Gaskill

Failed

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding elections, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

  • The official text does not provide enough details about what specific changes this amendment would make.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-16 Senate

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  2. 2026-01-26 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

  3. 2026-01-23 House

    Referred to the Senate

  4. 2026-01-22 House

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 67: yeas 59, nays 35

  5. 2026-01-22 House

    Senate sponsor: Senator Koch

  6. 2026-01-20 House

    Second reading: ordered engrossed

  7. 2026-01-20 House

    Amendment #1 (Pryor) failed; voice vote

  8. 2026-01-20 House

    Amendment #2 (Errington) ruled out of order

  9. 2026-01-14 House

    Committee report: do pass, adopted

  10. 2026-01-05 House

    Representative Bascom added as coauthor

  11. 2025-12-05 House

    Authored by Representative Meltzer

  12. 2025-12-05 House

    Coauthored by Representative Zimmerman

  13. 2025-12-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment

  14. 2025-12-05 House

    Representative Lawson added as coauthor

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.
Municipal elections.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning elections.

Municipal elections.

Moves, as a general rule, elections of town officers to even-numbered years. Allows a town with a population of more than 10,000 to opt out of the general rule by resolution. Allows a city to pass a resolution to opt in to the general rule. Makes conforming changes.