Elkhart County lawmakers: Legislative session ends with passage of balanced state budget, tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers

STATEHOUSE (May 23, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to Elkhart County lawmakers.

"This session, we advanced a property tax relief plan for Hoosiers and passed policies that lift up our rural communities," said State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City). "Whether it was standing up for taxpayers or supporting veterans, we've focused on delivering meaningful results to improve the lives of Hoosiers."

The budget accounts for lowering Indiana's state income tax each of the next two years, which will save taxpayers over $200 million per year. The legislature also advanced major property tax relief and reform legislation this session. Together, these two tax cuts will save Hoosiers $1.3 billion in taxes over the next two years. Key investments were also made in K-12 education and public safety, including expanding Indiana's school choice scholarship program to all Hoosier families beginning next year.

"Our state's new two-year budget invests in critical priorities that benefit communities while also providing tax relief for Hoosiers and government reforms," said State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury). "As we head into the summer months, I look forward to talking with neighbors in our district about how we can keep making progress for Indiana."

All eight of the House Republican priority items advanced to the Governor's desk by the adjournment of session, including:

• House Enrolled Act 1001: Enacting an honestly balanced, two-year state budget that makes government more efficient, strengthens our commitment to education and public safety, and protects taxpayers.
• House Enrolled Act 1002: Reducing regulations on K-12 schools to increase flexibility and give local communities more control over education decisions.
• House Enrolled Act 1003: Lowering health care costs for Hoosiers by improving transparency and predictability in pricing and billing and giving patients more control over their treatment options.
• House Enrolled Act 1004: Ensuring nonprofit hospitals act as nonprofit entities focused on delivering health care.
• House Enrolled Act 1005: Improving access to housing by expanding the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program (RIF) and streamlining the regulatory process for housing development.
• House Enrolled Act 1006: Strengthening public safety by creating a review board to investigate prosecutors who refuse to enforce our laws.
• House Enrolled Act 1007: Meeting the needs of today's energy economy while reducing costs for Hoosiers.
• House Enrolled Act 1008: Welcoming Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state to join us in Indiana.

"The state budget reflects what Hoosiers want to see, which is fiscal responsibility and efficient government," said State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart). "I was proud to once again have a House Republican priority bill cross the finish line to bring new housing and much-needed infrastructure to Hoosier communities."

"Indiana's biennial budget makes critical investments that will strengthen Indiana now and into the future," said State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola). "This session, we also passed legislation focused on reducing everyday costs for Hoosiers, like health care and utility costs. I also worked on multiple election-related bills that will support democracy and make our elections even more secure."

To learn more about these and other new laws signed by the governor, click here.

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 State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18,
which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) represents House District 49,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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