Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 19: 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 19 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election of Lake County superior court judges. Primary sponsor: Lonnie Randolph (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie M.
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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 in the same manner as 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 Repeals superseded provisions.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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Senator Randolph Lonnie M
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary