Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 226: Indiana department of administration.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 226 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Indiana department of administration. Primary sponsor: Scott Baldwin (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican), Matt Lehman (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 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 administration (department) to implement category management for purchasing and contracting by state agencies. Amends the nomination and appointment process for a state agency's purchasing representative. Requires the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and validation oversight program for contracts entered into by state agencies. Requires state agencies to submit an annual procurement and purchasing plan to the department and the budget agency. Repeals provisions concerning the ability of the Indiana war memorials commission to enter into contracts.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Baldwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Chris Garten | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Matt Lehman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Alaina Shonkwiler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“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 125
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Motion to concur filed
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 305: yeas 49, nays 1
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 255: yeas 91, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Amendment #1 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 239: yeas 33, nays 54
- Representative Shonkwiler added as cosponsor
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