Indiana lawmakers have entered the final month of the 2026 legislative session, with significant activity already underway. During the first half of the session, members of the Indiana House introduced 427 bills and passed 113 bills that are now being considered by the Senate.
Several priority bills from House Republicans advanced through the chamber, many with bipartisan backing. Among these measures is House Bill 1001, which seeks to expand housing supply and lower home ownership costs by reducing regulations that hinder development. Another measure, House Bill 1002, addresses energy affordability by introducing performance-based accountability for utilities to help reduce costs and improve reliability.
House Bill 1003 aims to reduce government bureaucracy by consolidating or eliminating redundant boards and commissions. Meanwhile, House Bill 1004 targets regulatory reform in education by removing unnecessary rules to give K-12 schools more flexibility.
According to Speaker Todd Huston, “Of all the bills that passed out of the House during the first half, 91% received bipartisan support and 49% received unanimous support.” He added, “I worked on several resolutions and bills on behalf of our district that are moving forward.”
Speaker Huston also highlighted his work on specific legislation this year: “This year, I authored House Bill 1131 which would update professional licensing requirements for estheticians and electrologists by modernizing definitions and training standards, including adding microneedling as a service. This bill supports these professionals in our community while ensuring training and public safety standards to protect consumers.”
In addition, Huston co-authored a resolution honoring former Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight. He stated: “I also co-authored House Concurrent Resolution 4 that would honor the legendary Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bobby Knight by renaming a stretch of State Road 45 near Assembly Hall on IU’s Bloomington campus. The resolution passed the House and Senate unanimously and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. Once the bill is signed into law, the Indiana Department of Transportation can move forward with the road renaming.”
As legislative activity continues into its second half, attention shifts as House-passed bills move to Senate review while Senate-approved measures head to the House. The session is expected to conclude February 27.
Huston emphasized constituent engagement: “As your state representative, I want to make sure your voice is always heard. If you have questions, ideas or concerns, contact me by phone at 317-232-9850 or visit in.gov/h54.”
Speaker Todd Huston has served as state representative since his initial election in 2012 according to official records. His civic leadership includes service on education boards and community commissions in Indiana as noted by his biography. He has been recognized for expanding school choice programs such as Indiana’s Choice Scholarship program and championing tax relief initiatives.
Huston resides in Fishers with his wife Denise and their two adult children per official sources, holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana University and leads with an emphasis on financial stewardship and community priorities.
