IN HB 1149
died on adjournmentPre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1149 pass?
No. IN HB 1149 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-12): Representative Smaltz added as coauthor
What is IN HB 1149 about?
Establishes an early childhood scholarship tax credit for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization that conducts a program to provide scholarships for children who attend a qualified early child care provider. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the amount of the contribution. Limits the total amount of tax credits awarded in a state fiscal year to not more than $100,000,000. Requires the department of education (department) to certify early childhood scholarship granting organizations that meet certain criteria. Requires qualified early childhood scholarship granting organizations to enter into an agreement with the department. Specifies conditions that must be included in the agreement. Provides that a school corporation that operates an early childhood education program may not limit consideration for participation in the program solely to those residing within the school district.
Who sponsors IN HB 1149?
Dave Heine is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1149, joined by 3 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes an early childhood scholarship tax credit for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization that conducts a program to provide scholarships for children who attend a qualified early child care provider. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the amount of the contribution. Limits the total amount of tax credits awarded in a state fiscal year to not more than $100,000,000. Requires the department of education (department) to certify early childhood scholarship granting organizations that meet certain criteria. Requires qualified early childhood scholarship granting organizations to enter into an agreement with the department. Specifies conditions that must be included in the agreement. Provides that a school corporation that operates an early childhood education program may not limit consideration for participation in the program solely to those residing within the school district.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-12 — Representative Smaltz added as coauthor
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Dave Heineauthor
- Ben Smaltzcoauthor
- Timothy O'Briencoauthor
- Julie McGuirecoauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-12
Representative Smaltz added as coauthor
2026-01-12
Representative Heaton removed as coauthor
2026-01-05
Authored by Representative Heine
2026-01-05
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
reading-1,referral-committee
2026-01-05
Coauthored by Representatives McGuire, O'Brien, Heaton
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