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SB27 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to make an appropriation.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to make an appropriation.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Senator Ryan Mishler
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on the composition of the stadium board or exact amounts for new taxes.

Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority Act

This act establishes a new stadium authority in northwest Indiana, sets up a board to manage and fund sports facilities, adjusts local taxes for these projects, and requires the Indiana Sports Corporation to allocate funds for events supported by the authority.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to acquire and finance certain sports facilities.
  • Sets up the Northwest Indiana Stadium Board to finance, construct, equip, operate, and maintain sports venues.
  • Amends provisions related to the Indiana Finance Authority.
  • Authorizes Hammond city to collect an admissions tax for stadium projects.
  • Requires the Indiana Sports Corporation to allocate 20% of its funds for events supported by the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority and Board
  • Hammond City residents who pay taxes
  • Sports organizations that receive funding from the Indiana Sports Corporation

Terms To Know

Stadium Authority
A group set up by law to manage sports facilities in northwest Indiana.
Admissions Tax
A tax charged when people buy tickets for events like concerts or games.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The act does not specify the exact amount of money that will be raised from new taxes.
  • It is unclear which specific sports facilities will be built and funded by this authority.
  • Details about the composition of the stadium board are not provided in the summary.

Amendments

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

SB0027.03.COMS.AMH11

Committee Senate Bill (H) • Representative Jeffrey Thompson

Filed

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code related to the Northwest Indiana stadium board.

  • Adds a new section to the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration for the Northwest Indiana stadium board.
  • The official text does not provide details about what specific powers or duties this new section will give to the Northwest Indiana stadium board, making it unclear how exactly the amendment will affect the board's operations.
SB0027.02.COMS.AMS01

Committee Senate Bill (S) • Senator Chris Garten

Filed

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules for the Indiana Stadium Authority.

  • Adds a section to the Indiana Code that outlines how the Indiana Stadium Authority should operate and what its responsibilities are.
  • The official text does not provide specific details about the exact duties or powers of the Indiana Stadium Authority, so we cannot explain those changes here.
  • It is unclear from the provided information if there were existing rules for the Indiana Stadium Authority before this amendment.
SB0027.03.COMS.AMS001

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Senator Rodney Pol

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes would be made.

  • The amendment aims to modify parts of the Indiana Code related to state and local administration.
  • The official text does not specify the exact changes to the Indiana Code, making it unclear what specific modifications are proposed.
SB0027.03.COMS.AMS002

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Senator Mike Bohacek

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change how certain state funds are managed and appropriated in Indiana.

  • Modifies the way specific state funds are handled under Indiana law.
  • The official text does not provide enough details about which specific funds or changes are being proposed, making it hard to explain further concrete impacts.
SB0027.03.COMS.AMS003

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Senator Rodney Pol

Failed

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding state and local administration, but does not provide specific details about what changes would be made.

  • The amendment aims to modify parts of the Indiana Code related to state and local administration.
  • The official text is incomplete and does not specify the exact changes to the Indiana Code.
  • Without detailed information, it's unclear how this amendment would affect current laws or practices.
SB0027.03.COMS.AMS004

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Senator Rodney Pol

Failed

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

  • The amendment seeks to change parts of the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but does not specify exactly how these changes will be made.
  • The official text provided is incomplete and does not give clear information on the specific changes proposed.
  • Without detailed information, it's unclear what exact modifications this amendment would make to the Indiana Code.
SB0027.03.COMS.AMS005

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Senator Rodney Pol

Failed

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

  • The amendment seeks to change parts of the Indiana Code related to state and local administration, but does not specify exactly how these changes would be made.
  • The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes this amendment would make.
SB0027.04.COMH.AMH001

Filed Senate Bill (H) • Representative Jeffrey Thompson

Passed

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration, but the specific details of what it amends are not provided in the given text.

  • The exact nature of the change to the Indiana Code is unclear from the provided information.
  • The official amendment text does not specify which part of the Indiana Code is being amended or what changes are being made.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Senator Bray added as coauthor

  2. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 298: yeas 45, nays 4

  3. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Signed by the President Pro Tempore

  4. 2026-02-26 House

    Signed by the Speaker

  5. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  6. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Signed by the Governor

  7. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Public Law 44

  8. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Senator Garten removed as second author

  9. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Senator Bohacek added as coauthor

  10. 2026-02-25 House

    Returned to the Senate with amendments

  11. 2026-02-25 Senate

    Motion to concur filed

  12. 2026-02-24 House

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 338: yeas 95, nays 4

  13. 2026-02-23 House

    Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

  14. 2026-02-23 House

    Amendment #1 (Thompson) prevailed; voice vote

  15. 2026-02-23 House

    Rule 104.1 suspended

  16. 2026-02-23 House

    Representative Judy added as cosponsor

  17. 2026-02-19 House

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  18. 2026-02-19 House

    Rule 104.1 suspended

  19. 2026-02-19 House

    Rule 104.1 suspended

  20. 2026-02-19 House

    Representative Garcia Wilburn added as cosponsor

  21. 2026-02-19 House

    Representatives Jordan, Abbott, Andrade, Aylesworth, Baird, Barrett, Bartlett, Behning, Borders, Burton, Campbell, Carbaugh, Commons, Criswell, Culp, Davis, DeVon, Engleman, Errington, Genda, Goss-Reaves, Haggard, Hamilton, Heaton, Heine, Hostettler, Isa, Jackson C, Johnson B, Karickhoff, King, Lauer, Ledbetter, Lehman, Lopez, Manning, McGuire, McNamara, Miller D, Miller K, Moseley, Morris, Novak R, O'Brien, Olthoff, Pack R, Pfaff, Pierce K, Porter, Pressel, Pryor, Rowray, Shackleford, Slager, Smaltz, Smith H, Smith V, Soliday, Steuerwald, Teshka, VanNatter, Yocum, Zimmerman, Summers added as cosponsors

  22. 2026-02-09 House

    Representatives Snow, Harris added as cosponsors

  23. 2026-02-05 House

    Representative Huston added as sponsor

  24. 2026-02-05 House

    Representative Thompson removed as sponsor

  25. 2026-02-05 House

    Representative Thompson added as cosponsor

  26. 2026-02-05 House

    Representatives Snow, Jordan, Harris removed as cosponsors

  27. 2026-02-02 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  28. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Referred to the House

  29. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Third reading: passed; Roll Call 118: yeas 46, nays 2

  30. 2026-01-28 Senate

    House sponsor: Representative Thompson

  31. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Cosponsors: Representatives Snow, Jordan, Harris

  32. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Senator Buck added as coauthor

  33. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  34. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Senator Spencer added as coauthor

  35. 2026-01-28 Senate

    Senators Niemeyer, Dernulc, Rogers added as coauthors

  36. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Second reading: ordered engrossed

  37. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Senator Pol added as coauthor

  38. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  39. 2026-01-22 Senate

    Senator Charbonneau added as third author

  40. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  41. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Senator Bray removed as author

  42. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Senator Mishler added as author

  43. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Senator Garten added as second author

  44. 2025-12-08 Senate

    Authored by Senator Bray

  45. 2025-12-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.
Stadium authority.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration and to
make an appropriation.

Stadium authority.

Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium authority (stadium authority) for the purpose of acquiring and financing certain facilities. Sets forth the powers and duties of the stadium authority. Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium board (stadium board) for the purpose of financing, constructing, equipping, operating, and maintaining a capital improvement. Specifies the composition of the stadium board and sets forth the powers and duties of the stadium board, including the issuance of bonds and notes to finance a capital improvement. Amends and adds provisions that apply to the Indiana finance authority. Amends provisions in the Lake County and Porter County food and beverage tax chapter. Amends provisions in the Lake County innkeeper's tax chapter. Authorizes the city of Hammond to impose an admissions tax. Requires amounts collected from the city admissions tax to be distributed to the stadium board or its designee. Authorizes a redevelopment commission of the city of Hammond to establish a professional sports development area in the city designated as the northwest Indiana professional sports development area and tax area. Authorizes the city of Hammond to establish a northwest Indiana stadium development district. Specifies the duties and authorities of the district and the uses of the incremental tax revenue captured in the district. Requires the Indiana Sports Corporation, beginning July 1, 2027, to ensure that 20% of the money received by the Indiana Sports Corporation each biennium is used for events supported by the northwest Indiana stadium authority and that not less than 20% (instead of 30%) of the money received by the Indiana Sports Corporation each biennium is used for events that are conducted outside of both Marion County and Lake County. Requires certain projects to be reviewed by the budget committee before the Indiana department of transportation proceed with contract letting.