Gov. Mike Braun Calls Special Session on Redistricting and Federal and State Tax Issue

The session will be held on November 3.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun will today sign a proclamation calling a special legislative session for the General Assembly to convene on Monday, November 3 to consider altering the boundaries of Indiana’s congressional districts and to consider resolving an important issue regarding federal and state tax compliance that must be addressed. 

“I am calling a special legislative session to protect Hoosiers from efforts in other states that seek to diminish their voice in Washington and ensure their representation in Congress is fair. I am also asking the legislature to conform Indiana's tax code with new federal tax provisions to ensure stability and certainty for taxpayers and tax preparers for 2026 filings.” — Governor Mike Braun

Indiana uses federal tax law as the starting point for the Indiana tax return, and the recent changes to federal tax law in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act include provisions that impact Indiana state tax filings.
 
According to Governor Bruan's Office, addressing this discrepancy through a special session will provide taxpayers, accountants, and businesses the confidence and clarity ahead of filing season, avoid amended returns and filing delays, and continue the Indiana Department of Revenue’s strong record of fiscal management.

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Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian released the following statement in response to Governor Mike Braun calling a special session on redistricting on Monday.

“Governor Braun has lied to us. How can the people of Indiana have faith in their government when we can’t believe what our elected officials tell us right out loud. Braun called for the legislature to draw new congressional maps in a rare, likely unconstitutional, mid-term redistricting despite telling Hoosiers for weeks that he would not do that unless the House and Senate had the votes. Just days ago, the Senate Republicans announced they do not have the votes.  Wasn’t that an outright call to stand down? Didn’t that mean that the Senators listened to their voters and heard the clear message that midterm redistricting is a No?