Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 17: Election of Lake County superior court judges.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election of Lake County superior court judges. Primary sponsor: Rodney Pol (Democratic), Greg Taylor (Democratic), Lonnie Randolph (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): Authored by Senators Randolph Lonnie M, Taylor G, Pol.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the superior court judges of Lake County are elected as are other superior court judges. Provides that the change to the election of a judge does not occur until the general election that occurs immediately before the expiration of the term of a judge sitting on the court under current law. Repeals superseded provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Pol | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Greg Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Senators Randolph Lonnie M, Taylor G, Pol
- First reading: referred to Committee on Elections