James Tomes
State Senator · Indiana Senate District 49
Bills introduced (9)
Honoring Candace Hall upon her retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Senators Alexander, Alting, Baldwin, Bassler, Becker, Bohacek, Bray, Brown L, Buchanan, Buck, Busch, Byrne, Carrasco, Charbonneau, Clark, Crider, Deery, Donato, Ford J.D., Freeman, Garten, Gaskill, Glick, Goode, Holdman, Hunley, Jackson L, Johnson T, Koch, Leising, Maxwell, McKinley, Mishler, Niemeyer, Niezgodski, Pol, Qaddoura, Raatz, Randolph, Rogers, Schmitt, Spencer, Taylor G, Walker G, Walker K, Yoder, Young M added as coauthors · February 24, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesUrging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of agency personnel performance.
First reading: adopted voice vote · February 10, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesTaxation of remittances.
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions · January 8, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesProtecting children from family violence.
First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services · January 8, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAssistance in obtaining veterans' benefits.
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military · January 8, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesAssistance in obtaining veteran benefits.
First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military · January 5, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesReturn of firearm to rightful owner.
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · January 5, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesElection of IURC commissioners.
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities · December 9, 2025
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesRecent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| HB1277 Health and human services matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1408 Education matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1249 Various criminal law matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1210 Department of local government finance. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0144 Tobacco, e-liquid, and vapor devices. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1266 Department of education and education matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | No |
| SB0080 Code publication. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0271 Telecommunications wire and valuable metal dealers. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1200 Bureau of motor vehicles. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1115 Homeowners association governance. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | No |
| SB0176 Shooting ranges. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1038 Gaming matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1003 Boards and commissions. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0004 Various fiscal matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0071 Various probate matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0199 Various education matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0256 Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1268 Indiana defense matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0014 Pension matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1406 Tax and fiscal matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0204 Various education matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1343 Public safety matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0185 Alcohol and tobacco matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0239 Various education matters. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | No |
| SB0224 Department of natural resources. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Senate concurred with House amendments February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0140 Public safety. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0179 Indiana department of transportation. | Senate · Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 February 27, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0270 Township mergers. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0225 Health matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0282 Compounding drugs; registration of medical spas. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0189 Nonparticipating providers. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0254 Ivy Tech Community College. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB1052 Various administrative law matters. | Senate · Senate - Conference Committee Report 1 February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0027 Stadium authority. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0226 Indiana department of administration. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0285 Housing matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 26, 2026 | No |
| SB0015 Foster youth. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0162 Department of workforce development. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0002 Bail procedures. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0009 Victim impact statements. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0088 Education matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | No |
| SB0001 Human services matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0006 Extension of water or wastewater mains. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0180 Various health care matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0119 Grooming. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0005 Suspension of permit. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0091 Syringe exchange program. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | No |
| SB0277 Indiana department of environmental management. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0200 Public school matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0076 Immigration matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0246 Redaction of court records. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0214 Department of workforce development. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0240 Surplus interconnection service. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0171 Family and children matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0293 Pharmacist licensure. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0243 Various tax matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0163 Various property tax matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0078 Wireless communication device policy. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0222 Family and social services administration matters. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0262 INSPECT program. | Senate · Senate - Senate concurred with House amendments February 25, 2026 | Yes |