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IN SB0018

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Randolph

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All five members of the East Chicago school corporation governing body would be elected at-large by all voters in the school corporation, eliminating the current system where three members are elected from specific districts
  • Repeals IC 20-23-17.2-4.1, which established three school corporation districts based on city council districts for electing board members
  • Three at-large members would be elected at general elections in 2026, 2030, 2034, and every four years thereafter; two at-large members would be elected in 2028, 2032, 2036, and every four years thereafter
  • Candidates must obtain signatures of at least 100 registered voters within the school corporation and file nomination petitions 74-104 days before the general election
  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

East Chicago school board elections.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections12/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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