Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Indiana Senate Republicans' 2025 agenda is focused on property tax reform, containing Medicaid costs, lowering health care costs, responsible management of water resources, and fiscal integrity and contract accountability.
Enact meaningful property tax reform, Senate Bill 1
WHAT: Collaborate with the Indiana House of Representatives and Gov. Braun to pass meaningful property tax reform
WHY: Even though Indiana has some of the lowest property taxes in the country, Hoosiers are justifiably frustrated by the year-over-year increases in recent years. Senate Republicans will strive to balance relief for Hoosier taxpayers with the budget needs of schools and local governments.
Contain Medicaid costs and prevent fraud, Senate Bill 2
WHAT: Implement better controls on Medicaid eligibility and reform the Healthy Indiana Plan to encourage personal responsibility
WHY: Indiana's Medicaid program is growing at unsustainable rates. Reforms must be made to ensure Indiana can continue to provide coverage for the Hoosiers who need it most.
Lower health care costs, Senate Bill 3
WHAT: Require health plan intermediaries to act in the best financial interest of their clients – the employers who sponsor health insurance for Hoosier workers
WHY: Employers who pay for their employees' health care should be able to trust that the health plan intermediary they work with is acting in their best financial interest – not the best interest of the intermediary.
Responsible management of water resources, Senate Bill 4
WHAT: Require a permit for basin-to-basin water transfers and other large long-distance water pipeline projects
WHY: Indiana is blessed with abundant water resources, but as our state continues to experience record investment, we need to ensure our resources are being managed responsibly so Hoosiers continue to have the access they need.
Fiscal integrity and contract accountability, Senate Bill 5
WHAT: Improve fiscal oversight to protect taxpayer dollars
WHY: When the government awards large contracts with taxpayer dollars, Hoosiers expect results. SB 5 would ensure alignment with legislative intent and result in improved management of public funds.
In addition to these caucus agenda bills, Indiana Senate Republicans are also working to craft a balanced state budget for the next two years.
The Indiana General Assembly reconvened for the 2025 legislative session Jan. 8 and must conclude by April 29. Visit iga.in.gov to view livestreams and archived videos of session and committee meetings, view legislative calendars, review legislation and more.
