Indiana Houses passes amended SB 1, bill heads back to Senate for final action
- The Indiana House passed Senate Bill 1, an amended property tax bill, on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
- Rising property values prompted the measure, though impacts varied across the state.
- The amended bill gives a 10% property tax credit, provides senior/veteran credits, and lowers local income tax rates.
- Republicans called it a 'massive win'; Democrats, like Rep. Andrade, labeled it a 'bait and switch'.
- The bill now goes to the Senate, where members may concur with the House changes for Governor Braun's signature.
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Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan
INDIANAPOLIS — A gargantuan local property and income tax plan – alternately dubbed a “great win” by Republicans and a “scam” by Democrats – cleared the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday. The 65-29 vote was decided largely along party…
Former mayor says income tax hikes all but certain if property tax measure passes
Former mayor says income tax hike very likely INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indiana University professor and former mayor on Friday said most local governments would have very little money to spare if lawmakers approved a property tax overhaul. Paul Helmke is the director of the Civic Leaders Center at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He served three terms as the mayor of Fort Wayne from 1988 to 2000. Helmke said property ta…
Property tax break could be softened by new tax
A gargantuan local property and income tax plan – alternately dubbed a “great win” by Republicans and a “scam” by Democrats – cleared the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday. The 65-29 vote was decided largely along party lines.

Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam
A gargantuan local property and income tax plan — alternately dubbed a “great win” by Republicans and a “scam” by Democrats — cleared the Indiana House of Representatives.
Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam’
A Senate concurrence is already filed for the plan, which would hand homeowners savings but tee up losses for local governments — and potential local income tax hikes. By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — A gargantuan local property and income tax plan — alternately dubbed a “great win” by Republicans and a “scam” by Democrats — cleared the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday. Continue readi…
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