Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 200: Straight ticket voting.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 200 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Straight ticket voting. Primary sponsor: Eric Bassler (Republican), Mike Gaskill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Senator Bassler added as second author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election. Repeals superseded statutes relating to straight ticket voting. Increases the amount of time that a voter may remain in the voting booth at a general, municipal, or special election, from four minutes to seven minutes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bassler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Mike Gaskill | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Bassler added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Elections
- Authored by Senator Gaskill