Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 289: Public depositories.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 289 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public depositories. Primary sponsor: Kyle Walker (Republican), Scott Baldwin (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Committee report: amend do pass, adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that if two or fewer financial institutions that have a branch or principal office in a county or in a county contiguous to the county that is located in Indiana are willing to accept public funds, the board of finance for the county may: (1) treat the financial institutions that are located within the county or a county contiguous to the county that is located in Indiana as if the financial institutions were not located within the county or a county contiguous to the county; and (2) designate certain financial institutions to receive public funds. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Scott Baldwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Senator Randolph added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
- Authored by Senators Walker K, Baldwin