Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 232: Real property appraisals.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 232 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Real property appraisals. Primary sponsor: Mark Spencer (Democratic), Dan Dernulc (Republican), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Julie Olthoff (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Public Law 46.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the city of Gary to hire an appraiser to conduct appraisals of residential and commercial properties to assist the city with disposing of the city's real property. Prohibits an employee or appointed or elected official of the city from purchasing property that is appraised by the appraiser.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Spencer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dan Dernulc | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ed Charbonneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Julie Olthoff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Mike Bohacek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Bruce Borders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Earl Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Vernon Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Greg Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Shelli Yoder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 46
- 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 309: yeas 93, nays 2
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Representatives Smith V, Borders added as cosponsors
- Committee report: do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
- Referred to the House
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