Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 228: Midwest continental divide commission.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 228 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Midwest continental divide commission. Primary sponsor: David Niezgodski (Democratic), Ryan Mishler (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Jake Teshka (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Public Law 45.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes the following changes to the law regarding the Midwest continental divide commission (commission): (1) Amends the definition of a "land use and zoning plan" (plan) to provide that it is a plan and not an overlay district. (2) Requires the commission to consider any change or variance in zoning to be consistent with the plan that is: (A) inconsistent with the plan; and (B) not more than 1/2 mile from a trail project approved by the commission and the eligible county or city.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Niezgodski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Ryan Mishler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jake Teshka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Maureen Bauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Mark Spencer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 45
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Returned to the Senate without amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 308: yeas 94, nays 1
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Referred to the House
- House sponsor: Representative Teshka
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