Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 63: Thirteenth check.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 63 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Thirteenth check. Primary sponsor: David Niezgodski (Democratic), Linda Rogers (Republican), Brian Buchanan (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senator Qaddoura added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for a thirteenth check in calendar year 2026 for certain members, participants, or beneficiaries of the: (1) Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; (2) Indiana public employees' retirement fund; (3) state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan; (4) state police pre-1987 benefit system; and (5) state police 1987 benefit system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Niezgodski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brian Buchanan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Rodney Pol | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Fady Qaddoura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Qaddoura added as coauthor
- Senator Pol added as coauthor
- Senator Buchanan added as third author
- Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
- Senator Rogers added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor
- Authored by Senator Niezgodski