Indiana Chamber of Commerce Releases 41st Annual Legislator Scorecard

Strategic Insights -

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has released its 41st annual Legislator Scorecard, which grades lawmakers on their support of major business legislation. The scorecard, based on 12 key policies, found that Republican lawmakers generally aligned with the Chamber's views, with over 50 lawmakers earning a perfect score. However, some Republicans received lower scores due to their opposition to key bills, such as road funding and property tax relief.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 41st annual Legislator Scorecard graded lawmakers on their support of 12 key "pro-economy, pro-jobs" policies.
  • Over 50 lawmakers, all Republicans, earned a perfect score.
  • Many Republicans scored high, including Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) who scored 91% and has a four-year average of 89%.
  • Some Republicans received lower scores, including Rep. Craig Haggard (R) at 62%, Rep. Matt Hostettler (R) at 75%, and Sen. Mike Bohacek (R) at 8%.
  • Democrats generally scored lower than Republicans, with the exception of Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser (D) who was honored as a Champion Freshman Legislator.
  • The Legislator Scorecard is produced annually after the legislative session and is based on public record votes.

Statistics:

  • 54 lawmakers scored 100%
  • 34 lawmakers scored above 90%
  • 16 lawmakers scored below 80%
  • The top-scoring Republican, Sen. Liz Brown, scored 91% and has a four-year average of 89%.
  • The lowest-scoring Republican, Sen. Mike Bohacek, scored 8%.
  • The average score for Republican lawmakers was 89%.
  • The average score for Democratic lawmakers was 63%.

Sources:

  • Fernanda Lopez (https://www.indianachamber.com/policy-advocacy/how-your-legislators-voted/)
  • Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/04/15/indiana-senate-sends-finalized-local-property-income-tax-plan-to-governor/)
  • Leslie Bonilla Muñiz (https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/07/28/longtime-republican-faces-primary-fight-and-dark-money-is-already-flowing/)
  • Indiana Chamber of Commerce press release (https://www.indianachamber.com/policy-advocacy/how-your-legislators-voted/)