Indy Standard

The 2025 legislative session in Indiana concluded with the passage of a two-year state budget, tax relief measures, and other priorities for residents. State Representative Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) announced that the budget includes plans to lower Indiana's state income tax over the next two years, saving taxpayers more than $200 million annually. Additionally, significant property tax relief and reform legislation was advanced, promising to save Hoosiers $1.3 billion in taxes over the next two years. The budget also prioritizes investments in K-12 education and public safety.

"As a new legislator, I'm proud to have supported a balanced budget that reflects conservative principles and reduces government spending while supporting priorities like education and public safety," Yocum stated. "It's a solid foundation we can continue to build on."

All eight priority items from House Republicans were sent to the Governor's desk by the end of the session. These include:

- House Enrolled Act 1001: A balanced two-year state budget aimed at making government more efficient while supporting education and public safety.

- House Enrolled Act 1002: Reducing regulations on K-12 schools to increase flexibility for local communities.

- House Enrolled Act 1003: Lowering health care costs by improving transparency in pricing and billing.

- House Enrolled Act 1004: Ensuring nonprofit hospitals focus on delivering health care as nonprofit entities.

- House Enrolled Act 1005: Expanding housing access through the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program (RIF).

- House Enrolled Act 1006: Creating a review board for prosecutors who refuse to enforce laws.

- House Enrolled Act 1007: Addressing energy economy needs while reducing costs for residents.

- House Enrolled Act 1008: Inviting Illinois counties that voted to secede from their state to join Indiana.

To follow these bills as they are signed into law by the governor, further information is available online.