IndianaIndiana lawmakers could take breaks longer than three days on separate schedules
Each Indiana chamber would consent to the other taking breaks longer than three days during the 2026 regular session, if that chamber’s presiding leader approves.
What it does
Each chamber would consent to the other taking a break longer than three days during the session, if the Senate President Pro Tempore or House Speaker approves that chamber’s break.
Argument forSeparate schedules could let each chamber plan its work and breaks around its own needs, with approval from its presiding leader.
Argument againstDifferent break schedules could leave one chamber unavailable while the other is ready to act, which might slow work that needs both chambers.
More detail
Each chamber would consent to the other taking a break longer than three days during the session. This applies to the Senate and House of Representatives of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. The Senate break must be approved by the President Pro Tempore, and a House break must be approved by the Speaker. The consent applies during the Second Regular Session. The resolution says the chambers intend to recess after November 18, 2025, and meet again on January 5, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Nov 18First reading: adopted Roll Call 2: yeas 29, nays 19Latest
- Vote recorded SCR 1 - Bray. Result: pass.Upper
- Nov 18Authored by Senators Bray, Yoder
- Nov 18Returned to the SenateMinor
- Nov 18First reading: adopted voice votePassed 2nd Chamber
- Nov 18Referred to the HouseMinor
- Nov 18Cosponsor: Representative GiaQuinta
- Nov 18House sponsor: Representative Huston
- Nov 18First reading: adoptedPassed 1st Chamber
- Nov 18First reading: adopted Roll Call 2: yeas 29, nays 19Latest
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