State Rep. Danny Lopez offers legislative session wrap-up

Submitted by Office of State Rep. Danny Lopez

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The Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die late the night of April 24, ending a whirlwind four months during which State Rep. Danny Lopez and his colleagues delivered significant local tax reform, passed a responsible budget that invests in our biggest priorities, laid the groundwork for future investment in energy, and much more.

A few highlights include:

• HB 1001: Indiana’s budget protected the most critical areas of state government impacting Hoosiers, despite an April revenue forecast that anticipates fewer resources over the next two years. K-12 schools continue to see increases, and Medicaid and mental health, corrections and law enforcement, and the Department of Child Services are exempted from cuts.
• SB 1: The property tax relief and reform bill delivered immediate support for Hoosiers, and more than two-thirds of homeowners will pay lower property taxes in 2026 than in 2025. The changes save taxpayers across the state more than $1.2 billion and move us to a system that, when fully implemented in 2031, means two-thirds of every homeowner’s assessed values will be deducted from their taxes.
• HB 1005: Housing remains a challenge for communities across Indiana, and this bill expands the successful Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program while streamlining the regulatory process for housing development.

Lopez joins fellow lawmakers to discuss SB 1

This session’s effort to reform property taxes and provide immediate relief to taxpayers was one of the most important steps taken by the General Assembly this session. State Rep. Lopez joined State Rep. Ed Delaney, State Senator Scott Baldwin, and host Jon Schwantes for a conversation about taxation, property tax changes, and the importance of continued investment. Click here to watch the show on WFYI.org.

Carmel students visit the Statehouse

State Rep. Lopez the opportunity to welcome a group of seniors from Carmel High School to the Statehouse last week. The students had terrific thoughts and comments about Indiana government, democracy, and engagement, and Lopez and fellow State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler from Noblesville fielded questions and took photos with the group.