Senate Bill

SB 282

Leaves of absence for local officeholders.

Official digest

Allows a local officeholder to take a leave of absence from office when the local officeholder: (1) is caring for a child after the birth of the child or placement of the child with the local officeholder for adoption or foster care; (2) is caring for a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition; (3) has a serious health condition and is unable to perform the duties of the office; (4) is called into active duty in the armed forces of the United States or national guard; and (5) is eligible for qualifying exigency leave arising out of the fact that the local officeholder's spouse, child, or parent is ordered into active duty in the armed forces of the United States or national guard. Sets forth notice requirements. Provides that the local officeholder's office must be filled by a temporary appointment in the same manner as a vacancy created by a resignation is filled. Makes corresponding changes.

Latest action: First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government, March 3, 2025Full text and history at iga.in.gov

Authors and sponsors

Gary Byrne, Mike Gaskill, Jim Buck, Doug Miller

Co-authors and co-sponsors: Daryl Schmitt, Mike Bohacek, Dan Dernulc, Shelli Yoder, Joanna King

Roll-call votes

1 recorded vote, oldest first. Third-reading votes decide whether a bill passes a chamber; amendment votes and procedural motions are listed too.

Senate · Feb 4, 2025

Third reading: vote to pass

Roll call text: SB 282 - Byrne - 3rd Reading

Passed

47 yes2 no1 did not vote

Republicans: 38 yes, 0 no, 1 did not voteDemocrats: 8 yes, 2 noNot matched to a current member: 1 yes, 0 no

How each member voted

Source: Open States, compiled from the Indiana General Assembly's official roll calls. The official record at iga.in.gov controls. Spot an error? Let us know.