Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1206: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
Local public work project bidding.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government. SECTION 1. IC 36-1-12-4, AS AMENDED BY P.L.86-2025, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 4. (a) This section applies whenever the cost of a public work project will be at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). (b) The board must comply with the following procedure: (1) The board shall prepare general plans and specifications describing the kind of public work required, but shall avoid specifications which might unduly limit competition. If the project involves the resurfacing (as defined by IC 8-14-2-1) of a road, street, or bridge, the specifications must show how the weight or volume of the materials will be accurately measured and verified. (2) The board shall file the plans and specifications in a place reasonably accessible to the public, which shall be specified in the notice required by subdivision (3). (3) Upon the filing of the plans and specifications, the board shall 2026 IN 1206--LS 6783/DI publish notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 calling for sealed proposals for the public work needed. If the board receives electronic bids as set forth in subsection (d), the board shall also provide electronic access to the notice of the bid solicitation through the computer gateway administered under IC 4-13.1-2-2(a)(6) by …
Sponsors
- Julie Olthoff (R, HD-019) · primary sponsor
- Michael Karickhoff (R, HD-030)
- Alex Burton (D, HD-077)
- Becky Cash (R, HD-025)
Latest actions
- : Representatives Burton, Cash added as coauthors
- : Authored by Representative Olthoff
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
- : Coauthored by Representative Karickhoff
Subjects: STATE GOVERNMENT; Public Works and Improvements, LOCAL GOVERNMENT; Generally
Common questions
- What is HB1206?
- HB1206 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What does HB1206 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning local government.
- What is the status of HB1206?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Representatives Burton, Cash added as coauthors (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1206?
- Julie Olthoff (R, HD-019), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1206?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1206
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