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STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) — State Sen. Brett Clark (R-Avon) achieved a perfect 100% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. The 100% record reflects Clark's attendance during session, never missing a vote taken on the Senate floor.
"As the state senator representing Senate District 24, it is my job to ensure I am present for every vote," Clark said. "As the voice of our community, I take my responsibility seriously. I remain committed to working hard to show up and vote for the Hoosiers of Hendricks and Putnam counties."
The following are just some of the new laws Clark supported in the 2026 session.
Supporting Mental Health Services
House Enrolled Act 1296 requires reentry and recovery houses operating in Indiana to register with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, provide documentation showing their qualifications and adhere to ethical standards. Recovery residences are critical for Hoosiers struggling with addiction and other mental health issues, and the implementation of this registry ensures Hoosiers can identify legitimate recovery residences so that they can get the help they need from reliable providers.
Prevent waste, fraud and abuse
Senate Enrolled Act 1, Senate Republicans' top priority, will help prevent waste, fraud and abuse in Indiana's SNAP and Medicaid programs by increasing eligibility checks for public assistance programs. It also requires the state government to verify the citizenship or immigration status of people applying for Medicaid and SNAP to help prevent illegal immigrants from claiming benefits and preserve the integrity of the program for the Hoosiers who need it most.
Improve public safety
Senate Joint Resolution 1 seeks to amend Indiana's constitution so judges can hold arrestees without bail if there is no way to release them without threatening the safety of the public. While most states already allow judges to deny bail for dangerous suspects, current Indiana law only allows bail to be withheld in instances of murder and treason. Under Indiana's constitutional amendment process, Hoosier voters will have a chance to vote on SJR 1 on this November's ballot. Senate Enrolled Act 2 is a companion law that will guarantee all arrestees have legal protections like the right to an attorney at their bail hearing, the right to present evidence and the right to have their bail set in a timely manner.
No taxes on tips, overtime
Senate Enrolled Act 243 couples Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on loan interest for American-made vehicles in 2026. This means Hoosier workers will benefit from those same tax cuts passed in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill on their state taxes. These cuts are estimated to save Hoosiers up to $237 million on their state and local taxes this year.
Lower utility rates
House Enrolled Act 1002 is the biggest change to Indiana's ratemaking process in over 100 years, changing from a fee-for-service model to a performance-based ratemaking model. HEA 1002 will ensure electric utilities promote affordability, predictable monthly bills and reliable service by tying the amount utilities can collect to the quality of service they provide to customers.
Clark encourages constituents to contact him by filling out a Contact Me form online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Clark or by calling 800-382-9468.
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Contact: Bradley Kelley, Press Secretary
Bradley.Kelley@iga.in.gov
317-234-3560
