Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 254: Ivy Tech Community College.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 254 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ivy Tech Community College. Primary sponsor: Greg Goode (Republican), Jeff Raatz (Republican), Fady Qaddoura (Democratic), Danny Lopez (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. 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.
Consolidates duties and responsibilities for Ivy Tech Community College (college). Includes logistics, information technology, and life sciences as areas of expertise for members of the college's board of trustees (board). Provides that members of a campus board may represent an employer that operates within the campus service area. Provides that the campus board, in collaboration with the campus chancellor, shall nominate and submit candidate names in the event of a campus board vacancy. Requires the campus board to: (1) develop and recommend certain plans to the board; and (2) make certain budget recommendations to the campus chancellor. Realigns and consolidates the primary purposes of the college. Consolidates duties and responsibilities for the board. Requires the Indiana economic development corporation, not later than December 1, 2026, to: (1) develop an education to employment research program; and (2) create a framework for education to employment data analysis and data sharing. Repeals certain provisions regarding the purpose and requirements of the college.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Goode | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jeff Raatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Fady Qaddoura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Danny Lopez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Alex Burton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Zach Payne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Greg Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“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 130
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 306: yeas 49, nays 0
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Motion to concur filed
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 351: yeas 98, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Representative Payne added as cosponsor
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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