FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) — State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) achieved a 99.3% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. This record reflects Walker's stellar attendance during session.
"I was elected by Senate District 31 to ensure their voices and opinions are heard at the Statehouse, and I take this responsibility seriously," Walker said. "When voting on legislation that can impact the lives of my constituents, I work hard to make sure I am on the floor during votes and representing their opinions."
The following are just some of the new laws Walker supported in the 2026 session.
Protect Indiana's foster youth
Senate Enrolled Act 15 requires the Indiana Department of Child Services to develop and update a statement known as the Foster Youth Bill of Rights that describes the rights and responsibilities of a foster youth to help them understand their rights and receive the support they need.
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.
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.
Walker encourages constituents to contact him by filling out a Contact Me form online at IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Kyle-Walker or by calling 800-382-9468.
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