Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 179: Indiana department of transportation.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 179 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Indiana department of transportation. Primary sponsor: Michael Crider (Republican), Blake Doriot (Republican), Jim Pressel (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the Indiana department of transportation (department) to assume the responsibilities and duties of the United States Department of Transportation with respect to certain federal environmental laws. Provides that the department waives its civil immunity and consents to the jurisdiction of the federal courts for responsibilities and duties assumed under certain federal environmental laws. Amends language regarding a local unit's eligibility for: (1) a grant from the local road and bridge matching grant fund (fund); and (2) a distribution from the fund based on the local unit's share of total lane mileage. Provides limitations for an overweight truck permit that is issued for a single trip. Provides for the use of the Indiana Plane Coordinate System as a means to describe real property. Provides that the department may give preference in awarding grants from the fund to local units that have adopted an enhanced asset management plan. Provides that a county may impose a vehicle excise tax or wheel tax on a vehicle that is registered in the county and not registered in a municipality in the county where a vehicle excise tax or wheel tax went into effect after December 31, 2026. Amends certain requirements for township capital improvement plans.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Blake Doriot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jim Pressel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Travis Holdman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-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
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 147
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Senator Ford J.D. removed as conferee
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 428: yeas 94, nays 0
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 321: yeas 45, nays 5
- CCR # 1 filed in the House
- CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
- Senator Qaddoura added as conferee
- Senate conferees appointed: Crider, Ford J.D.
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