Legislative Voting Record

Legislative Voting Record

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This Legislative Voting Record, together with Candidate Questionnaire responses and other sources (such as public comments during legislative sessions and campaign platform statements), have been used to rate each General Assembly member as either Taxpayer Friendly, Uncertain, Taxpayer UNfriendly, or POLITICAL HOG in the Indiana General Assembly & Governor Ratings.

Since November 14, 2001, the votes of General Assembly members on important bills that relate to state revenues, spending, and long-term debt assumption have been recorded. Indiana voters should consider these key votes when they make reelection decisions at the ballot box.

2010 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Joint Resolution 1 gives voters statewide the opportunity to amend the Indiana Constitution to (1) make the 1% - 2% - 3% property tax caps permanent and (2) protect homestead property tax deductions from legal challenge.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, John F. Barnes, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Sheila J. Klinker, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson Sr., Mary Ann Sullivan, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Jackie Walorski, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Charlie Brown, William A. Crawford, Ryan M. Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Earl L. Harris, Clyde Kersey, Tom Knollman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Vernon G. Smith, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa J. Summers, Vern Tincher, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Dennie Oxley.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Scott Schneider, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Jim Arnold, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Sue Errington, Lindel O. Hume, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Richard D. Young.

House Bill 1001 contains 21 Taxpayer Friendly government ethics reform provisions including a 365-day wait after leaving the General Assembly before a legislator can become a lobbyist or legislative liaison, the reporting of certain expenditures by the legislative liaisons of state agencies and state educational institutions, and a reduction from $100 to $50 in the minimum reportable amount for the total daily gifts given by a registered lobbyist to a legislative person.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson Sr., Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent Van Haaften, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Dennie Oxley, Phillip Pflum, Russ Stilwell.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Scott Schneider, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

House Bill 1086 contains 7 Taxpayer Friendly provisions including the HJR 1 Constitutional Amendment ballot language and property tax assessment review procedures.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, Kreg Battles, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Win Moses, Jr., Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Matt Pierce, Phillip Pflum, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson Sr., Russ Stilwell, Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent Van Haaften, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Dennis T. Avery, John Bartlett, Mara Candelaria Reardon, Michael B. Murphy, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Steven R. Stemler.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Craig R. Fry, Dennie Oxley, Scott D. Pelath.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Scott Schneider, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

House Bill 1367 contains 5 Taxpayer Friendly K-12 education provisions that preserve and protect instructional programs.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson Sr., Russ Stilwell, Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent Van Haaften, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Craig R. Fry, Dennie Oxley.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Scott Schneider, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

Senate Bill 23 is Taxpayer Friendly because the scheduled increase in unemployment insurance premiums is delayed for one year until 2011 to help Hoosier employers recover from the recession and start hiring employees.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Dennis T. Avery, Mara Candelaria Reardon, Clyde Kersey, Linda C. Lawson, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Dan Stevenson Sr., Russ Stilwell, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent Van Haaften, David A. Wolkins.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Craig R. Fry, Dennie Oxley.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Scott Schneider, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

Senate Bill 396 is Taxpayer Friendly because the adjusted six-year average that eliminates the highest value used to calculate the base rate for the assessment of agricultural land will decrease the 2011, 2012, and 2013 net property tax from farmland about 8.0% while other classes of working families will not experience a significant property tax shift.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Edward O. DeLaney, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson Sr., Russ Stilwell, Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent Van Haaften, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO vote: Craig R. Fry.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Dennie Oxley.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis Jr., David C. Long, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Scott Schneider, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

2009 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Bill 1001 SS, the 2009-2011 special session budget bill, (1) provides enough resources for good government AND (2) satisfactorily protects Hoosier working families from state and local tax increases. A YES vote supports a budget that is sufficiently Taxpayer Friendly. A NO vote would have shut down much of state government.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: John F. Barnes, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, F. Dale Grubb, Douglas L. Gutwein, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy K. Richardson, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Mary Ann Sullivan, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Sandra Blanton, Charlie Brown, William A. Crawford, John J. Day, Edward O. Delaney, Chester F. Dobis, Ryan M. Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Terry Goodin, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Clyde Kersey, Linda C. Lawson, Nancy A. Michael, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Dennie Oxley, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Gail Riecken, Vernon G. Smith, Dan Stevenson, Sr., Russ Stilwell, Vanessa J. Summers, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent VanHaaften.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer (told the media that he would have voted NO).
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Gary P. Dillon, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan, Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Vaneta G. Becker, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Sue Errington, Tim Lanane, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor.

Senate Bill 348 is Taxpayer Friendly because a Library Services Plan developed and approved by a Public Library Service Planning Committee in every county (except Marion County) may result in more effective use of working family dollars currently spent on library services. Also Taxpayer Friendly are the "opt out" referendum provision and the option to equitably replace public library property taxes with a county economic development income tax.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Luke Kenley, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Jean Breaux, Dennis K. Kruse, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., Frank Mrvan, Jr., Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
State Senator who DID NOT VOTE: Lindel O. Hume.

Senate Bill 452 is Taxpayer Friendly because it prohibits employees of a local government unit from serving as elected officials within the same local government unit, moves the elections of municipal officers to even-numbered years, moves all school board member elections to the November general election in even-numbered years, establishes the use of vote centers as an option for all counties, and requires a city clerk-treasurer in a third class city to attend fiscal officer training provided by the state board of accounts.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Jim Arnold, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, Bob Deig, Lindel O. Hume, Tim Lanane, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., Frank Mrvan, Jr., Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Richard D. Young.
The House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform combined the local government reforms passed by the Senate in SB 348, SB 452, SB 506, and SB 512 into a single SB 452 bill. Listed next are how the members of the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform voted on March 10, 2009, for the combined SB 452 bill.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES vote: John F. Barnes.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: John Bartlett, Mara Candelaria Reardon, Earl L. Harris, Timothy Neese, Steven R. Stemler, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Milo Smith, Greg Steuerwald, David A. Wolkins.

Senate Bill 506 is Taxpayer Friendly because it (1) allows a single County Chief Executive Officer or County Manager, (2) allows the County Council or the Board of County Supervisors to exercise both the fiscal and legislative powers of the county, (3) provides for voter-initiated referendums on county government reorganization, (4) repeals the requirement that political subdivisions must approve local government reorganizations initiated by voters, (5) assigns the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations four responsibilities to identify and monitor good local government practices, (6) prohibits County Manager nepotism, (7) repeals unproductive reporting requirements, and (8) continues to elect the County Assessor.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, John E. Broden, Ed Charbonneau, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Luke Kenley, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Jim Arnold, Jean Breaux, Jim Buck, Bob Deig, Lindel O. Hume, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., Frank Mrvan, Jr., Johnny Nugent, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, John M. Waterman, Richard D. Young.
State Senator who DID NOT VOTE: R. Michael Young.

Senate Bill 512 is Taxpayer Friendly because (1) on January 1, 2013, each township board in every county (other than Marion County) is abolished and the county fiscal body becomes the fiscal body and legislative body of each township, (2) a township when formulating an annual budget must consider whether the part of the ending balance in each township fund in excess of 10% of budgeted expenditures should be used instead of imposing additional property taxes for the ensuing year, (3) a relative of a township officer or employee cannot be employed by the township in a position that would put the relative in a direct supervisory or subordinate relationship with the officer or employee, (4) a township trustee's annual report must list separately each expenditure to reimburse the trustee for the trustee's public business use of personal property, (5) each township office must include the address, phone number, and regular office hours (if any) of the township office in at least one local telephone directory, (6) a public meeting or a public hearing of a township official or governing body may not be held in a private residence, and (7) the State Board of Accounts must submit an annual township examination report to the executive director of the Legislative Services Agency and to county councils.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Ed Charbonneau, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Luke Kenley, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Jim Buck, Bob Deig, Sue Errington, Lindel O. Hume, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., Frank Mrvan, Jr., Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, John M. Waterman, Richard D. Young.

House Bill 1607 is Taxpayer Friendly because a referendum is required before establishing a Northern Indiana Regional Transportation District, which is a new tax-imposing level of Indiana government in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties controlled by a board with unrestricted powers (where most board members have no real connection to the taxpayers' community).
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, Jim Buck, Ed Charbonneau, Bob Deig, Gary P. Dillon, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Randall Head, Brandt Hershman, Travis Holdman, Lindel O. Hume, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, Jean Leising, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Frank Mrvan, Jr., Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Lonnie M. Randolph, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner, Brent E. Steele, Marlin A. Stutzman, Karen Tallian, Greg Taylor, Brent Waltz, Thomas J. Wyss, Carlin J. Yoder, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: John E. Broden, Mike Delph, Ryan D. Mishler, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Greg Walker, John M. Waterman, Joseph C. Zakas.

Senate Bill 374 is Taxpayer UNfriendly because a referendum of affected voters is NOT required before establishing Regional Transportation Districts, which are new tax-imposing levels of Indiana government controlled by boards with unrestricted powers where most board members have no real connection to the taxpayers' community.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Tim Brown, Woody Burton, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, Jacqueline "Jacque" R. Clements, Edward D. (Ed) Clere, Suzanne Crouch, Wes Culver, Bill J. Davis, Tom Dermody, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Sean R. Eberhart, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Douglas L. Gutwein, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Matthew S. Lehman, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Mark B. Messmer, Charles "Chuck" Moseley, Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy K. Richardson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, Randy Truitt, P. Eric Turner, Jackie Walorski, David Yarde II.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John F. Barnes, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Charlie Brown, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, William A. Crawford, John J. Day, Edward O. Delaney, Nancy Dembowski, Chester F. Dobis, Cleo Duncan, Ryan M. Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Linda C. Lawson, Nancy A. Michael, Win Moses, Jr., David L. Niezgodski, Dennie Oxley, Joe Pearson, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Cherrish S. Pryor, Scott Reske, Gail Riecken, Paul J. Robertson, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Vernon G. Smith, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson, Sr., Russ Stilwell, Mary Ann Sullivan, Vanessa J. Summers, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Shelli VanDenburgh, Trent VanHaaften, Peggy Welch.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: David A. Wolkins.

2008 General Assembly Voting Record:

Senate Joint Resolution 1 amends the Indiana Constitution to include a cap beginning 2012 on homestead property tax in 90 counties at 1% of gross assessed value. Until 2020, existing debt service prior to July 1, 2008, is exempted from the 1% homeowner gross assessed value cap in Lake and St. Joseph counties ONLY. The effective constitutional homeowner property tax caps in Lake and St. Joseph counties are 1.88% and 1.52% respectively until their 1% cap takes effect in 2020. NOTE: Neither a YES vote nor a NO vote by a legislator whose district includes Lake or St. Joseph counties is Taxpayer Friendly or Taxpayer UNfriendly; legislators whose district includes Lake or St. Joseph counties are not listed below. Otherwise, a YES vote is Taxpayer Friendly and a NO vote is Taxpayer UNfriendly.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Kreg Battles, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Tim Brown, Jim Buck, Lawrence L. (Larry) Buell, Woody Burton, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, Jon Elrod, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Timothy W. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Joe Micon, Win Moses, Jr., Michael B. Murphy, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Greg Simms, Milo Smith, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Russ Stilwell, Marlin A. Stutzman, Vanessa J. Summers, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, John D. Ulmer, David A. Wolkins.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John Bartlett, Dave Crooks, George Philip Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Michael A. Ripley, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Jeff Drozda, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Brandt Hershman, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Connie Lawson, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Brent E. Steele, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Bob Deig, Lindel O. Hume, Vi Simpson, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner.
State Senators who DID NOT VOTE: Glenn L. Howard, Johnny Nugent.

House Bill 1001 phases in the SJR 1 constitutional property tax caps by 2010. Also, 2008 property taxes are reduced 26% from the prior year. An increase in the sales tax from 6% to 7% and county-wide local option income taxes will be used to replace the property tax revenue reductions that result from the property tax caps. NOTE: A YES vote by a legislator whose district is outside Lake and St. Joseph counties, who also voted NO on Senate Joint Resolution 1, is Taxpayer UNfriendly.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Sandra Blanton, Bruce A. Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Tim Brown, Jim Buck, Lawrence L. (Larry) Buell, Woody Burton, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Robert W. (Bob) Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Suzanne Crouch, Bill J. Davis, John J. Day, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, Jon Elrod, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric Gutwein, Timothy W. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. (Phil) Hinkle, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Linda C. Lawson, Don Lehe, Daniel J. (Dan) Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Joe Micon, Michael B. Murphy, Timothy Neese, David L. Niezgodski, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy K. Richardson, Paul J. Robertson, William J. (Bill) Ruppel, Greg Simms, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Greg Steuerwald, Dan Stevenson, Sr., Marlin A. Stutzman, Vanessa J. Summers, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. (Jerry) Torr, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, John D. Ulmer, Shelli VanDenburgh, Jackie Walorski, David A. Wolkins.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO/YES votes: Terri Jo Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, John Bartlett, Kreg Battles, Dave Crooks, Ryan M. Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Earl L. Harris, George Philip Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Win Moses, Jr., Scott D. Pelath, Phillip Pflum, Matt Pierce, Michael A. Ripley, Thomas E. (Tom) Saunders, Vernon G. Smith, Russ Stilwell, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ron Alting, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, Ed Charbonneau, Mike Delph, Gary P. Dillon, Jeff Drozda, Sue Errington, Beverly J. Gard, Brandt Hershman, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Dennis K. Kruse, Tim Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James (Jim) A. Lewis, Jr., David C. Long, Teresa S. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt, Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan, Jr., Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Connie Weigleb Sipes, Samuel Smith, Jr., Brent E. Steele, Karen Tallian, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO/YES votes: Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Lindel O. Hume, Vi Simpson, Timothy O. (Tim) Skinner.
State Senators who DID NOT VOTE: Glenn L. Howard, Johnny Nugent.

2007 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Bill 1001 is a Taxpayer Friendly budget bill because the General Fund & Property Tax Replacement Fund $26.0722 billion expenditures total for the 2008 and 2009 fiscal years is less than the $26.1946 billion revenues total. HB 1001 also includes additional homestead credits from the Property Tax Reduction Trust Fund of $300 million in 2007 and $250 million in 2008.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, Kreg Battles, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert J. Bischoff, Charlie Brown, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Duane Cheney, William C. Cochran (coauthor), William A. Crawford (author), Dave Crooks, John Day, Nancy Dembowski, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Ryan Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Ron Herrell, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Carolene Mays, Joe Micon, Win Moses, David L. Niezgodski, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Paul J. Robertson, Vernon G. Smith, Steven R. Stemler, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Bruce Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Bob Cherry, Suzanne Crouch, Bill Davis, Tom Dermody, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, Jon Elrod, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Eric A. Gutwein, Tim Harris, Phillip D. Hinkle, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Marlin Stutzman, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Jackie Walorski, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Gary Dillon, Sue Errington, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (cosponsor), Dennis K. Kruse, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks (sponsor), James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan (sponsor), Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Vi Simpson (cosponsor), Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Steele, Karen Tallian, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Bob Deig, Mike Delph, Jeff Drozda, Earline S. Rogers, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, R. Michael Young.

House Bill 1478 is Taxpayer UNfriendly for the following reasons: (1) Homeowner property taxes will increase 1.2% each year from 2009 through 2013 with annual decreases in the Homestead Standard Deduction. (2) The 2% Circuit Breaker Cap on residential property taxes passed by the General Assembly in 2006 has been watered down to the point where it is almost eliminated. (3) The new local option income tax for property tax relief will be offset by future property tax increases unless the new local option income tax to replace property tax increases is implemented. (4) Using the new local option income tax to replace property tax increases means that income tax increases on Hoosier working families would lower the proportionate tax burden of businesses and utilities by freezing business and utility property taxes without a corresponding increase in other business and utility taxes. (5) A new local option income tax has been authorized for public safety.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Robert W. Behning, Bruce Borders, Brian C. Bosma, Timothy N. Brown, Woody Burton, Suzanne Crouch, Bill Davis, Ryan Dvorak, Jon Elrod, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Phillip D. Hinkle, Eric Allan Koch, Win Moses, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Thomas E. Saunders, Milo Smith, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner (coauthor), John D. Ulmer, Jackie Walorski.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, Kreg Battles, B. Patrick Bauer, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Charlie Brown, Jim Buck, Lawrence L. Buell, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, John Day, Nancy Dembowski, Jerry L. Denbo, Tom Dermody, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, William C. Friend, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Tim Harris, Ron Herrell, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Robert Kuzman (author), Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Joe Micon, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, David L. Niezgodski, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Vernon G. Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: Mae Dickinson.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Mike Delph, Earline S. Rogers, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Jim Arnold, Vaneta G. Becker, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, Sue Errington, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman (sponsor), Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (sponsor), Dennis K. Kruse, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan (sponsor), Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Steele, Karen Tallian, Greg Walker, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young.

House Bill 1835 is Taxpayer Friendly because it uses slot machine licensing fees and wagering taxes to establish the Property Tax Reduction Trust Fund, which is to be used for property tax relief in any manner prescribed by the General Assembly.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Terri Austin, Jeb Bardon, Kreg Battles, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert J. Bischoff, Charlie Brown, Lawrence L. Buell, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Bob Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, Nancy Dembowski, Jerry L. Denbo, Tom Dermody, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Cleo Duncan, Sean R. Eberhart, William C. Friend, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Knollman, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, L. Jack Lutz, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Joe Micon, Win Moses, Michael B. Murphy, David L. Niezgodski, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Paul J. Robertson, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Dennis Tyler, Trent Van Haaften (author), Matt Whetstone (coauthor).
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO votes: Dennis T. Avery, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Bruce Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, Suzanne Crouch, Bill Davis, John Day, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Ryan Dvorak, Jon Elrod, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, David N. Frizzell, Tim Harris, Phillip D. Hinkle, Phil Hoy, Eric Allan Koch, Dan Leonard, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, Milo Smith, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Marlin Stutzman, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: Ron Herrell.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Jim Arnold, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Sue Errington, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman (sponsor), Luke Kenley, Timothy S. Lanane (sponsor), Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Frank Mrvan, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Karen Tallian, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Richard D. Young.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Vaneta G. Becker, Richard D. Bray, Mike Delph, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Dennis K. Kruse, James Lewis, Teresa L. Lubbers, Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Brent Steele, Greg Walker, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

Senate Bill 401 is Taxpayer UNfriendly because state legislators voted themselves a perpetual pay increase that is 20% more than the typical Hoosier working family earns during an entire year. SB 401 also eliminated taxpayer-paid lifetime health insurance and the $4 taxpayer match for each $1 of legislator pension contribution, but General Assembly members should not have received an excessive salary increase in return for eliminating extravagant perks they should not have in the first place.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, Kreg Battles, Robert J. Bischoff, Bruce Borders, Jim Buck, Lawrence L. Buell, Mara Candelaria Reardon, David Cheatham, Bob Cherry, Suzanne Crouch, Bill Davis, Nancy Dembowski, Tom Dermody, Ryan Dvorak, Sean R. Eberhart, Jon Elrod, Craig R. Fry, Phil GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, Tim Harris, Ron Herrell, Tom Knollman, Eric Allan Koch, Richard W. McClain, Joe Micon, Win Moses, Tim Neese, David L. Niezgodski, David Orentlicher, Phyllis J. Pond, Thomas E. Saunders, Ed Soliday, Steven R. Stemler, Amos Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Jackie Walorski.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: B. Patrick Bauer (cosponsor), Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma (cosponsor), Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell (cosponsor), F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Phillip D. Hinkle, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Robert Kuzman (sponsor), Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Carolene Mays, Cindy Noe, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Milo Smith, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, John D. Ulmer, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: Michael B. Murphy.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Vaneta G. Becker, Mike Delph, Dennis K. Kruse, Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Johnny Nugent, Brent Waltz, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Phillip L. (Phil) Boots, Richard D. Bray, Jean Breaux, John E. Broden, Bob Deig, Gary Dillon (author), Jeff Drozda, Sue Errington, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long (author), Teresa L. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Frank Mrvan, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers (author), Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Steele, Karen Tallian, Greg Walker, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Richard D. Young (coauthor).
State Senators who DID NOT VOTE: Anita Bowser, Thomas J. Wyss.

2006 General Assembly Voting Record:

"Major Moves" House Bill 1008 is Taxpayer UNfriendly because it authorizes the Indiana Department of Transportation to enter into public-private agreements with private entities (operators) concerning tollway projects for I-69 between Martinsville and Evansville. HB 1008 also authorizes the Indiana Finance Authority to enter into public-private agreements with operators for the Indiana Toll Road. Any agreement is subject to the approval of the Governor after review by the State Budget Committee. I-69 construction is prohibited from running through Perry Township in southern Indianapolis. The $3.85 billion proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road will be used to establish (a) a Bond Retirement Account to pay off bonds selected by the Indiana Finance Authority, (b) an Administration Account, (c) an Eligible Project Account for highway improvements throughout Indiana, and (d) a $500 million Next Generation Trust Fund to be used exclusively for the provision of highways, roads, and bridges for the benefit of the people of Indiana. One use of the Administration Account will be to fund reductions in, or refunds of, user fees imposed on noncommercial cars and trucks owned by individuals who use the Indiana Toll Road.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: John Aguilera, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert J. Bischoff, Carlene Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Duane Cheney, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Ryan Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Joe Micon, Win Moses, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Paul J. Robertson, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Vern Tincher, Dennis Tyler, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Ralph D. Ayres, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Bruce Borders, Randy Borror (author), Brian C. Bosma, Billy Bright, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck (author), Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Bob Cherry (author), Suzanne Crouch (author), Bill Davis (author), Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan (author), Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Eric A. Gutwein, Tim Harris, Steve Heim, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Luke Messer, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, John Smith, Marlin Stutzman, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr (author), P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Jackie Walorski, Matt Whetstone, Troy Woodruff (author), David B. Yount.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: Scott Reske.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Anita Bowser, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden, Allie V. Craycraft, Lindel O. Hume, Dennis K. Kruse, Timothy S. Lanane, James Lewis, Larry Lutz, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan, Allen E. Paul, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Karen Tallian, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Richard D. Bray, Mike Delph, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman (sponsor), Glenn L. Howard, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks (sponsor), James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Johnny Nugent, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Brent Steele, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss (sponsor), R. Michael Young.

House Bill 1001 is primarily a residential property tax reduction bill that increases the homestead credit for one year in 2006 to 28% and the homestead standard deduction for one year in 2007 to $45,000. Beginning in 2007 for Lake County and 2008 for all other counties, HB 1001 also establishes a cap on residential property taxes equal to 2% of the assessed value of the residential property.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: John Aguilera, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, Robert W. Behning, Matt Bell, Robert J. Bischoff, Bruce Borders, Randy Borror, Carlene Bottorff, Billy Bright, Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, Suzanne Crouch, Bill Davis, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Ryan Dvorak, Jeffrey K. Espich (author), Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Tim Harris, Steve Heim, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Eric Allan Koch, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Luke Messer, Joe Micon, Win Moses, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, John Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, Dennis Tyler, John D. Ulmer, Trent Van Haaften, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins, Troy Woodruff, David B. Yount.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO vote: Chester F. Dobis.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: B. Patrick Bauer, Brian C. Bosma, Ben GiaQuinta, Vernon G. Smith.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Vaneta G. Becker, Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, John E. Broden, J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Mike Delph, Gary Dillon (sponsor), Jeff Drozda, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume (author), Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (sponsor), Dennis K. Kruse (sponsor), Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan D. Mishler, Frank Mrvan, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Steele, Karen Tallian, Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss (sponsor), R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO vote: Billie J. Breaux.

2005 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Bill 1001: This budget bill includes the Property Tax increases listed next (which overshadow the positive development of a 2% property tax cap for Lake County). (a) $436 million over the next two years from placing a cap on the state's Property Tax Relief Credits (PTRCs) while providing PTRC funding equal to the amount paid in 2002 plus the revenue generated by one percent of the sales tax. (b) School property tax increases of 1.2 percent the first year and 1.3 percent the second year for basic funding. (c) One to 1.2 percent school property tax increases to provide textbooks to low-income students, recoup state cuts for transportation, and pay for utility and insurance costs. (d) Lowered base assessed values for farmland will benefit farmers but shift property taxes to other property owners such as businesses and homeowners, especially in rural counties. (e) Counties can issue bonds to be paid off with property taxes to fund about $100 million owed the state for housing juvenile offenders. (f) $52.5 to $63 million in county levies this year to enhance and adequately fund services to protect abused and neglected children. (g) A new rule requiring annual assessments of homes will increase 2007 homeowner property taxes between 8 to 11 percent.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: John Aguilera, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Jeb Bardon, B. Patrick Bauer, Robert J. Bischoff, Charlie Brown, Duane Cheney, William C. Cochran (author), William A. Crawford (author), Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Ryan Dvorak, Craig R. Fry, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Phil Hoy, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Joe Micon, Win Moses, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Paul J. Robertson, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Vern Tincher, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Robert K. Alderman, Ralph D. Ayres, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert W. Behning, Bruce Borders, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Billy Bright, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell (author), Woody Burton, Bob Cherry, Bill Davis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Jeffrey K. Espich (author), Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Eric A. Gutwein, Tim Harris, Steve Heim, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Eric Allan Koch, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. McClain, Luke Messer, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, John Smith, Marlin Stutzman, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Jackie Walorski, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins, Troy Woodruff, David B. Yount.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Tiny Adams, James L. Bottorff.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Rose Ann Antich, Anita Bowser, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden, Allie V. Craycraft, Jeff Drozda, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume (sponsor), Timothy S. Lanane, James Lewis, Larry Lutz, Frank Mrvan, Earline S. Rogers, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Waltz, John M. Waterman, Richard D. Young.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Richard D. Bray, J. Murray Clark, Gary Dillon, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Vic Heinold, Brandt Hershman, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (sponsor), Dennis K. Kruse, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Robert L. Meeks (sponsor), James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan Mishler, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Greg D. Server, Vi Simpson (sponsor), Brent Steele, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

House Bill 1120 includes the negative tax impacts listed next. (a) Repeals the termination of the one percent Marion County Food and Beverage Tax and authorizes the Indianapolis City-County Council to increase the rate of the County Food and Beverage Tax an additional one percent; the resulting increased revenue is to be distributed to the Marion County Capital Improvement Board for use in paying debt service on obligations issued by an Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority to finance a new Colts stadium and expanded convention center facilities in Marion County. (b) Authorizes Marion County to increase the following taxes: Auto Rental Excise Tax (from 2% to 4%), Innkeeper's Tax (from 6% to 9%), Sports Venue Admissions Tax (from 1% to 6%). (c) Imposes a Ticket Tax on Colt's Stadium events: $3 per ticket for professional sports and $1 per ticket for other sports (excluding high school and charity events). (d) Authorizes an increase in the amount of state sales and individual income tax revenue that is annually captured by the Marion County Professional Sports Development Area (from $5 million to $16 million). (e) Authorizes Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan and Shelby counties to adopt a one percent Food and Beverage Tax and allocates half of the revenue would to Marion County stadium and convention center projects. (f) Authorizes the municipalities of Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Greenfield, Lebanon, Martinsville, Noblesville, Westfield, and Zionsville to adopt a one percent Food and Beverage Tax in addition to a Food and Beverage Tax adopted in the municipality's parent county. (g) Allows Lake County and Porter County to adopt a one percent Food and Beverage Tax to cover the costs associated with membership in a Regional Development Authority to pursue expansion of the Gary Airport, regional transit projects, and Lake Michigan shoreline development. (h) Authorizes Wayne County and its municipalities to adopt a Food and Beverage Tax. (i) Authorizes Howard County and Miami County to increase their County Option Income Tax rate by 0.25 percent to fund local jail costs. (j) Authorizes Vanderburgh County to adopt a County Auto Rental Excise Tax. (k) Authorizes Tippecanoe County to increase its Innkeeper's Tax by one percent. (l) Authorizes Hendricks County to increase its Innkeeper's Tax by three percent. (m) Increases the Oil Inspection Fee by 10 cents per 50-gallon barrel (raised to 40 cents).
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Dennis T. Avery, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert W. Behning, Robert J. Bischoff, Bruce Borders, Billy Bright, Jim Buck, Bill Davis, Ryan Dvorak, Ralph M. Foley, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Tim Harris, Steve Heim, Robert A. Hoffman, Phil Hoy, Eric Allan Koch, Joe Micon, Cindy Noe, Scott Pelath, Matt Pierce, Paul J. Robertson, Thomas E. Saunders, John Smith, Marlin Stutzman, Jeff Thompson, Vern Tincher, Jackie Walorski, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, Troy Woodruff.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: John Aguilera, Robert K. Alderman, Terri Austin, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Richard "Dick" Dodge, Cleo Duncan, Jeffrey K. Espich (author), William C. Friend, Ben GiaQuinta, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Phillip D. Hinkle, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker (author), Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Luke Messer, Win Moses, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Phil Pflum, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Andrew Thomas, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Trent Van Haaften, Matt Whetstone, David B. Yount.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Tiny Adams (author), B. Patrick Bauer, James L. Bottorff, Mary K. Budak, Tom Kromkowski.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: David C. Ford, Brandt Hershman, Brent Waltz.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Rose Ann Antich, Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden, J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Vic Heinold, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (sponsor), Dennis K. Kruse, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Ryan Mishler, Frank Mrvan, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Greg D. Server, Connie W. Sipes, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., Brent Steele, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
State Senator who DID NOT VOTE: Vi Simpson.

2004 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Bill 1374 would establish a Senior and Disabled Individuals Property Tax Deferral Program. See the Watchdog Indiana Property Tax Deferral Program for detailed information. Representative Jeff Thompson authored HB 1374, which was referred to the Ways and Means Committee after a first reading in the House on January 20, 2004. Ways and Means Chairman Bill Crawford refused to give HB 1374 a hearing. Representative Thompson is Taxpayer Friendly for authoring HB 1374. Chairman Crawford is Taxpayer UNfriendly for refusing to give HB 1374 a hearing.

House Bill 1005 established the Property Tax Replacement Study Commission, consisting of 24 members, to study the elimination of all or part of the current property tax and submit its work to the Legislative Council by November 30, 2004. HB 1005 passed the House 79-1 and the Senate 46-1 on March 4, 2004. HB 1005 was signed by the Governor on March 17, 2004.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Tiny Adams, John Aguilera, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert W. Behning, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, James L. Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, Alan Chowning, Dave Crooks, John Day, Chester F. Dobis, Cleo Duncan, Ryan Dvorak, Jeffrey K. Espich, John Frenz, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Brian Hasler, Steve Heim, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Eric Allan Koch, Dennis K. Kruse, Robert Kuzman, Brooks LaPlante, Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, Ronald D. Liggett, L. Jack Lutz, Markt L. Lytle, Ed Mahern, Richard W. Mangus, Richard W. McClain, Luke Messer, Win Moses, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher (author), Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske (author), Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Sue W. Scholer, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Trent Van Haaften, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins, David B. Yount.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO vote: Craig R. Fry.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Robert K. Alderman, Terri Austin, B. Patrick Bauer, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Ralph M. Foley, Earl L. Harris, Tom Kromkowski (author), Carolene Mays, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath (author), Phil Pflum, Thomas E. Saunders, Russ Stilwell, Matt Whetstone, Dean A. Young.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Kent Adams, Ronnie J. Alting, Rose Ann Antich, Lawrence M. Borst, Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden, J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Nancy Dembowski, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley (sponsor), Timothy S. Lanane (sponsor), Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller (sponsor), Frank Mrvan, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Earline S. Rogers, Greg D. Server, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Becky Skillman, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO vote: Joseph W. Harrison.
State Senators who DID NOT VOTE: Marvin D. Riegsecker, Thomas J. Wyss.

2003 General Assembly Voting Record:

House Bill 1001 is Taxpayer UNfriendly primarily because (1) the 2004-05 fiscal year General Fund and Property Tax Replacement Fund spending total of $11.48 billion exceeds the $11.4424 billion revenues total (fiscal year 2004-05 will be the eighth straight year where spending exceeds revenues), (2) the full Property Tax relief that was promised to homeowners in last year's special session legislation was reduced by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction," and (3) Pension Stabilization Fund transfers were included (these transfers worsen the $8.5 billion shortfall in teacher retirement funds).
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Robert W. Behning, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Woody Burton, Bob Cherry, Cleo Duncan, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Eric A. Gutwein, Steve Heim, Phillip D. Hinkle, Eric Allan Koch, Dennis K. Kruse, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, L. Jack Lutz, Richard W. Mangus, Richard W. McClain, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, Marlin Stutzman, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, John D. Ulmer, Matt Whetstone, Dean A. Young, David B. Yount.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Tiny Adams, John Aguilera, Robert K. Alderman, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, B. Patrick Bauer, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, James L. Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Lawrence L. Buell, Duane Cheney, Alan Chowning, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford (author), Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Ryan Dvorak, Jeffrey K. Espich, John Frenz, Craig R. Fry, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Brian Hasler, Ron Herrell, Robert A. Hoffman, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Brooks LaPLante, Linda Lawson, Ronald D. Liggett, Markt L. Lytle, Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Win Moses, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Paul J. Robertson, Sue W. Scholer, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Vanessa Summers, Jonathan Weinzapfel, Peggy Welch, David A. Wolkins.
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Ben GiaQuinta, Roland Stine.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Kent Adams, Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Nancy Dembowski, Jeff Drozda, Lindel O. Hume, Timothy S. Lanane, James Lewis, Johnny Nugent, Earline S. Rogers, Tim Skinner, Samuel Smith Jr., John M. Waterman, R. Michael Young,
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Rose Ann Antich, Lawrence M. Borst, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden, Gary Dillon, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks (sponsor), James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller (sponsor), Frank Mrvan, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Greg D. Server, Vi Simpson (sponsor), Connie W. Sipes, Becky Skillman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.

House Bill 1474 is Taxpayer Friendly because it appropriately increases property tax deductions for older Hoosiers, veterans, and those who rehabilitate low-value dwellings.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative YES votes: Tiny Adams, John Aguilera, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, Robert W. Behning, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, James L. Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, Alan Chowning, William C. Cochran, William A. Crawford, Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Cleo Duncan, Ryan Dvorak, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, John Frenz, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Brian Hasler, Steve Heim, Ron Herrell, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Clyde Kersey (author), Sheila J. Klinker (author), Eric Allan Koch, Tom Kromkowski, Dennis K. Kruse, Robert Kuzman (author), Brooks LaPlante, Linda Lawson, Don Lehe, Dan Leonard, Ronald D. Liggett, L. Jack Lutz, Markt L. Lytle, Ed Mahern, Richard W. Mangus, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Win Moses, Michael B. Murphy, Tim Neese, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Sue W. Scholer, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, Roland Stine, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Andrew Thomas (author), Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, John D. Ulmer, Jonathan Weinzapfel, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins, David B. Yount.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative NO vote: (none).
State Representatives who DID NOT VOTE: Robert K. Alderman, B. Patrick Bauer, Vaneta G. Becker, Thomas E. Saunders, Vernon G. Smith, Dean A. Young.

House Bill 2008 as passed by the Indiana House is Taxpayer UNfriendly because it unwisely pays for economic development plans by establishing a Tobacco Settlement Authority funded from the sale of bonds payable from future tobacco settlement payments to the state. The Indiana Senate version is Taxpayer Friendly because it uses current revenues for economic development initiatives. Some HB 2008 economic development initiatives became a part of HB1001and will be paid for with current revenues instead of Tobacco Settlement securitization.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Jim Buck, Woody Burton, Craig R. Fry, Steve Heim, Eric Allan Koch, Dennis K. Kruse, Don Lehe, Tim Neese, John D. Ulmer.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: Tiny Adams, John Aguilera, Robert K. Alderman, Terri Austin, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, Jeb Bardon, B. Patrick Bauer, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert W. Behning, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma (author), James L. Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Timothy N. Brown, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, Alan Chowning, William C. Cochran (author), William A. Crawford (author), Dave Crooks, John Day, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Chester F. Dobis, Cleo Duncan, Ryan Dvorak, Jeffrey K. Espich, Ralph M. Foley, John Frenz, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Eric A. Gutwein, Earl L. Harris, Brian Hasler (author), Ron Herrell, Phillip D. Hinkle, Robert A. Hoffman, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Brooks LaPlante, Linda Lawson, Dan Leonard, Ronald D. Liggett, L. Jack Lutz, Markt L. Lytle (author), Ed Mahern, Carolene Mays, Richard W. McClain, Win Moses, Michael B. Murphy, Cindy Noe, David Orentlicher (author), Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Phil Pflum, Matt Pierce, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Scott Reske (author), Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, Paul J. Robertson, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, Sue W. Scholer, Vernon G. Smith, Russ Stilwell, Dan C. Stevenson, Roland Stine, Marlin Stutzman, Vanessa Summers, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, Jonathan Weinzapfel, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, David A. Wolkins, Dean A. Young, David B. Yount.
State Representative who DID NOT VOTE: Richard W. Mangus.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator YES votes: Kent Adams, Ronnie J. Alting, Rose Ann Antich, Lawrence M. Borst (sponsor), Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, Billie J. Breaux, John E. Broden (sponsor), J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Nancy Dembowski, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, David C. Ford (sponsor), Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Joseph W. Harrison, Brandt Hershman, Glenn L. Howard, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Frank Mrvan, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Greg D. Server, Vi Simpson (sponsor), Connie W. Sipes, Becky Skillman, Samuel Smith Jr., John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, R. Michael Young, Richard D. Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator NO votes: Tim Skinner.

Manufacturing Inventory Tax Credit is amendment legislation that establishes a property tax replacement credit for manufacturing inventory for property taxes payable in 2004 and each year thereafter. This amendment eliminates the manufacturing inventory tax shift to homeowners and is paid for by the so-called Homestead Credit "correction." A YES vote for House Bill 1001 (SS) is initially identified as Taxpayer UNfriendly. An acceptable Candidate Questionnaire response for the November 5, 2002, General Election or a NO vote for House Bill 1001 (SS) is initially identified as Taxpayer Friendly.
Taxpayer Friendly State Representative NO votes: Tiny Adams, Robert K. Alderman, Jeb Bardon, Vaneta G. Becker, Robert W. Behning, Robert J. Bischoff, Randy Borror, Brian C. Bosma, Timothy N. Brown, Jim Buck, Mary K. Budak, Lawrence L. Buell, Woody Burton, William A. Crawford, Jerry L. Denbo, Mae Dickinson, Cleo Duncan, Ralph M. Foley, William C. Friend, David N. Frizzell, Craig R. Fry, Phillip D. Hinkle, Eric Allan Koch, Dennis K. Kruse, Ronald D. Liggett, L. Jack Lutz, Markt L. Lytle, Michael B. Murphy, Cindy Noe, Phyllis J. Pond, Gregory W. Porter, Kathy Kreag Richardson, Michael A. Ripley, William J. Ruppel, Thomas E. Saunders, Vanessa Summers, Jeff Thompson, Gerald R. Torr, P. Eric Turner, David A. Wolkins.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Representative YES votes: John Aguilera, Dennis T. Avery, Ralph D. Ayres, B. Patrick Bauer, James L. Bottorff, Charlie Brown, Duane Cheney, Bob Cherry, William C. Cochran, Dave Crooks, John Day, Chester F. Dobis, Jeffrey K. Espich, John Frenz, Ben GiaQuinta, Terry Goodin, F. Dale Grubb, Earl L. Harris, Brian Hasler, Ron Herrell, Robert A. Hoffman, Clyde Kersey, Sheila J. Klinker, Tom Kromkowski, Robert Kuzman, Linda Lawson, Ed Mahern, Richard W. Mangus, Richard W. McClain, Win Moses, Dennie Oxley, Scott Pelath, Scott Reske, Paul J. Robertson, Sue W. Scholer, Vernon G. Smith, Dan C. Stevenson, Russ Stilwell, John D. Ulmer, Jonathan Weinzapfel, Peggy Welch, Matt Whetstone, Dean A. Young, David B. Yount.
Taxpayer Friendly State Senator NO votes: Kent Adams, Billie J. Breaux, J. Murray Clark, Allie V. Craycraft, Gary Dillon, Jeff Drozda, Glenn L. Howard, Larry Lutz, Robert L. Meeks, Johnny Nugent, Allen E. Paul, Greg D. Server, R. Michael Young, Joseph C. Zakas.
Taxpayer UNfriendly State Senator YES votes: Ronnie J. Alting, Rose Ann Antich, Lawrence M. Borst, Anita Bowser, Richard D. Bray, John E. Broden, David C. Ford, Beverly J. Gard, Robert D. Garton, Brandt Hershman, Lindel O. Hume, Robert N. Jackman, Luke Kenley, Timothy S. Lanane, Sue Landske, Connie Lawson, James Lewis, David C. Long, Teresa L. Lubbers, James W. Merritt Jr., Patricia L. Miller, Frank Mrvan, Marvin D. Riegsecker, Earline S. Rogers, Vi Simpson, Connie W. Sipes, Becky Skillman, John M. Waterman, Thomas K. Weatherwax, Thomas J. Wyss, Richard D. Young.

2002 General Assembly Voting Record:

HB 1004 was the omnibus tax and budget plan that did not get voted out of Conference Committee. The version of HB 1004 passed by the Indiana House of Representatives on February 4 was Taxpayer Unfriendly because there would not have been enough Property Tax relief in return for a 20% Sales Tax rate increase, a new Business Franchise Tax (Business Activity Fee) based on net worth would have been imposed, and revenues would have been increased $2.683 billion more than taxes would have been reduced through June 30, 2004. The version of HB 1004 passed by the Indiana Senate on February 28 was Taxpayer Unfriendly because there would have been an unneeded Income Tax rate increase, a new business Payroll Tax would have been imposed, and revenues would have been increased $933 million more than taxes would have been reduced through June 30, 2004. A YES vote for HB 1004 received a Watchdog Indiana X. A NO vote against HB 1004 received a Watchdog Indiana .

HB 1083 would have exempted just about everything done by General Assembly members from the state's Public Access Laws. The Governor's veto of HB 1083 was upheld by the Indiana House of Representatives on March 13. A privacy right should not be concocted to limit public access to any political thought shared with an elected official that might impact official state acts. A YES vote to override the Governor's veto received a Watchdog Indiana X. A NO vote to uphold the Governor's vote received a Watchdog Indiana .

HB 1317, which would have increased the Gasoline Tax, did not get voted out of Conference Committee. A Gasoline Tax increase is not needed and would have been unwise during the current recession. The version of HB 1317 passed by the Indiana House of Representatives on February 5 was Taxpayer Unfriendly because the Gasoline Tax would have been raised from 15 cents per gallon to 16 cents during 2003 and 17 cents after 2003. The version of HB 1317 passed by the Indiana Senate February 27 was Taxpayer Unfriendly because the Gasoline Tax would have been raised from 15 cents per gallon to 18 cents during 2003, 20 cents during 2004, and 22 cents after 2004. A YES vote on HB 1317 received a Watchdog Indiana X. A NO vote on HB 1317 received a Watchdog Indiana .

Senate Enrolled Act 506 was vetoed by Governor Frank O'Bannon. One provision of this bill could create a new retirement benefit for General Assembly members and legislative staff members. Past, present, and future General Assembly members would have their health insurance paid for after serving little more than six years. Past, present, and future legislative staff members would have their health insurance paid for when they meet the same retirement requirements other state workers must meet. Any available funds should be spent on balancing this biennium's budget, not for improved retirement benefits. A YES vote to override the Governor's veto received a Watchdog Indiana X. A NO vote to uphold the Governor's vote received a Watchdog Indiana .

House Bill 1001 (SS), the omnibus property tax relief and business tax restructuring legislation passed by the General Assembly on June 22, 2002, is Taxpayer UNfriendly. This bill will increase revenues $1.7782 billion from July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2005. A YES vote on HB 1001 (SS) received a Watchdog Indiana X. A NO vote on HB 1001 (SS) received a Watchdog Indiana .

KEY:     S   = Sponsor
            = Taxpayer Friendly Vote
X   = Taxpayer Unfriendly Vote
             DNV = Did Not Vote

2002 Legislative Voting Record
State Representatives	HB 1004	HB 1083	HB 1317		HB 1001 (SS)
Tiny Adams	X		X
John Aguilera	X		X		X
Robert K. Alderman
Terri Austin
Dennis T. Avery	X		X		X
Ralph D. Ayres			X		X
Jeb Bardon	X		X
B. Patrick Bauer	X(S)	DNV	X		X(S)
Vaneta G. Becker			X
Robert W. Behning
Robert J. Bischoff	X
Randy Borror		X	X
Brian C. Bosma			X
James L. Bottorff	X		X		X
Charlie Brown	X	X	X		X
Timothy N. Brown			X
Jim Buck		X
Mary K. Budak			X
Lawrence L. Buell			X
Woody Burton		X
Duane Cheney	X	X	X		X
Bob Cherry			X		X
Alan Chowning
William C. Cochran	X		X		X
William A. Crawford	X	X	X
Dave Crooks	X		X		X
John Day	X				X
Jerry L. Denbo	X		DNV
Mae Dickinson	X		X
Chester F. Dobis	X(S)		X		X
Richard "Dick" Dodge (appointed 2004)
Cleo Duncan			X
Ryan Dvorak
Jeffrey K. Espich			X		X
Ralph M. Foley		X	X		DNV
John Frenz	X		X		X
William C. Friend		X	X
David N. Frizzell
Craig R. Fry		X	X
Ben GiaQuinta	X				X
Terry Goodin	X				X
F. Dale Grubb	X		X		X
Eric A. Gutwein
Earl L. Harris	X		X		X
Brian Hasler	X		X		X
Steve Heim
Ron Herrell	X		X		X
Phillip D. Hinkle
Robert A. Hoffman		X	X		X
Clyde Kersey	X		X		X
Sheila J. Klinker	X		X		X
Eric Allan Koch
Tom Kromkowski	X	DNV	X		X
Robert Kuzman	X		X		X
Brooks LaPlante
Linda Lawson	X		X		X
Don Lehe
Dan Leonard
Ronald D. Liggett	X		X(S)
L. Jack Lutz			X
Markt L. Lytle	X		X
Ed Mahern	X		X		X
Richard W. Mangus		X	X		X
Carolene Mays
Richard W. McClain			X		X
Win Moses	X		X		X
Michael B. Murphy
Tim Neese
Cindy Noe		X	X
David Orentlicher
Dennie Oxley	X		X		X
Scott Pelath	X		X		X
Phil Pflum
Matt Pierce
Phyllis J. Pond			X
Gregory W. Porter	X	X	X
Scott Reske	X		X		X
Kathy Kreag Richardson			X
Michael A. Ripley		X
Paul J. Robertson	X				X
William J. Ruppel	DNV	X	DNV
Thomas E. Saunders			X(S)
Sue W. Scholer		X	X(S)		X
Vernon G. Smith	X	X	X		X
Dan C. Stevenson	X	X	X		X
Russ Stilwell	X		X		X
Roland Stine
Marlin Stutzman
Vanessa Summers	X	X	X
Andrew Thomas
Jeff Thompson			X
Gerald R. Torr		X
P. Eric Turner		X
John D. Ulmer	DNV	X	DNV		X
Jonathan Weinzapfel	X		X		X
Peggy Welch	X		X		X
Matt Whetstone			X		X
David A. Wolkins		X	X
Dean A. Young	X	X	X		X
David B. Yount			X		X

State Senators	HB 1004		HB 1317	Senate EA 560	HB 1001 (SS)
Kent Adams				X
Ronnie J. Alting	X		X		X
Rose Ann Antich	X		X		X
Lawrence M. Borst	X(S)		X	X	X(S)
Anita Bowser	X		X		X
Richard D. Bray	X				X
Billie J. Breaux	X		X
John E. Broden	X		X		X
J. Murray Clark
Allie V. Craycraft
Nancy Dembowski
Gary Dillon (when State Rep.)		X
Jeff Drozda
David C. Ford	X		X		X
Beverly J. Gard	X		X		X
Robert D. Garton			X	X	X
Joseph W. Harrison				X	DNV
Brandt Hershman			X		X
Glenn L. Howard	X		X
Lindel O. Hume	X		X	X	X
Robert N. Jackman	X		X	X	X
Luke Kenley	X		X		X
Dennis K. Kruse (when State Rep.)
Timothy S. Lanane	X		X		X
Sue Landske			X	X	X
Connie Lawson	X		X	X	X
James Lewis			X		X
David C. Long			X		X
Teresa S. Lubbers	X		X		X
Larry Lutz	X		X
Robert L. Meeks	(S)		X	X
James W. Merritt, Jr.	X		X	X	X
Patricia L. Miller	X			X	X
Frank Mrvan	X		X	X	X
Johnny Nugent				X
Allen E. Paul			X	X
Marvin D. Riegsecker	X		X	X	X
Earline S. Rogers	X(S)		X	X	X
Greg D. Server	X			X
Vi Simpson	X(S)		X(S)		X
Connie W. Sipes	X		DNV	X	X
Becky Skillman	X		X	X	X
Tim Skinner
Samuel Smith Jr.	X		X		DNV
John M. Waterman	DNV		X	X	X
Thomas K. Weatherwax	X		X	X	X
Thomas J. Wyss	X		X	X	X
R. Michael Young
Richard D. Young	X		X		X
Joseph C. Zakas			X

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