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Contact: Molly Swigart, Communications Director
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STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) – Indiana Senate Republicans completed the 2025 legislative session today and are celebrating the successful passage of the caucus agenda focused on property tax relief, containing Medicaid costs, lowering health care costs, responsible management of water resources and fiscal integrity. Senate Republicans also crafted and supported a fiscally responsible and balanced state budget that will fund essential government services for the next two years while protecting funding for K-12 education and preserving the Medicaid program.
"There's no question passing a balanced state budget this year was a tremendous challenge, but we were able to do so by exercising serious fiscal discipline and making difficult decisions," said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). "At the end of the day, this budget will meet the needs of Hoosiers while protecting our taxpayers. In addition to the budget, our caucus is celebrating the passage of $1.3 billion in property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and other good-government measures that will help our state continue to grow and thrive. I want to thank our partners in the House of Representatives and Gov. Braun for helping make this session a success."
Enact meaningful property tax reform
Senate Enrolled Act 1, authored by State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle)
WHAT: Delivers $1.3 billion in property tax relief for homeowners over the next three years in addition to $116 million in savings for farmers
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. SEA 1 balances relief for homeowners with the budget needs of schools and local governments so homeowners receive relief and transparency while local units maintain sufficient funding levels.
Contain Medicaid costs and prevent fraud
Senate Enrolled Act 2, authored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka)
WHAT: Implements better controls on Medicaid eligibility and reforms the Healthy Indiana Plan to encourage personal responsibility
WHY: Major increases in Medicaid costs are eating away at Indiana's ability to fund other important budget needs like K-12 education. Spending on the program has grown by $5 billion in just four years. SEA 2 represents a first step toward getting Medicaid spending under control.
Lower health care costs
Senate Enrolled Act 3, authored by State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne)
WHAT: Stipulates that health insurance third-party administrators (TPAs) and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have to act in the best financial interest of the health plan sponsors with whom they work
WHY: When Hoosier employers work with TPAs and PBMs to help provide health coverage for their employees, they should be able to trust these companies to get them the most affordable coverage possible – not to line their own pockets.
Responsible management of water resources
Senate Enrolled Act 4, authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford)
WHAT: Sets up mechanisms to allow major water-transfer projects, in limited circumstances, without jeopardizing existing access for Hoosier households and businesses
WHY: Indiana is blessed with abundant water resources, but as our state continues to attract new 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 Enrolled Act 5, authored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville)
WHAT: Increases transparency and oversight of government contracts, encourages the state to be more efficient in staffing, and requires a preemptive review before the state accepts any new federal funds that will increase state spending
WHY: Indiana is already known as a fiscally responsible state, but we are always looking for ways to improve our government efficiency and accountability.
The Indiana General Assembly adjourned the 2025 legislative session Friday, April 25. More information on legislative calendars, bills, resolutions, archived video and more is available online at iga.in.gov.
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Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) represents Senate District 37, which includes
Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen and Putnam counties.
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