Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1430: Referenda on preschool funding levies.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1430 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Referenda on preschool funding levies. Primary sponsor: Blake Johnson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the legislative body of a county and certain cities to adopt a resolution to place a referendum on the ballot to impose a local preschool referendum tax levy (levy) to fund administration of a preschool program and provide tuition and other assistance. Allows a unit to impose a levy if approved by a majority of the voters. Provides that voters may not approve a levy that is imposed for more than eight years. Specifies procedures for the referendum. Provides that a unit that imposes a levy must establish a preschool education program and a local preschool education referendum tax levy fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
- Authored by Representative Johnson B