Freedom Index

A Legislative Scorecard Based on the Principles of the U.S. Constitution

 
Timothy O’Brien

Timothy O’Brien

House of Representatives

District HD-078

Republican

Contact:

Phone: 800-382-9841
Office: 200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pro-liberty Votes

Score Session
50% Cumulative
67% 2024 Regular Session 2024 Regular Session
Timothy O’Brien

Timothy O’Brien

House of Representatives

District HD-078

Republican

Status: Active Legislator

Contact:

Phone: 800-382-9841
Office:
200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

Pro-liberty Votes

Score Session
50% Cumulative
67% 2024 Regular Session 2024 Regular Session

Voting History

Legislative Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

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U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

Legislative Scorecard

Based on the U.S. Constitution

IN Scorecard 2024

The Legislative Scorecard is a nationwide educational program of The John Birch Society. Its purpose is to create an informed electorate on how state legislators are voting. The Scorecard is nonpartisan; it does not promote any candidate or political party. Bills are selected for their constitutional implications and cost to the taxpayers.

Please share this Scorecard in your district to inform people about your legislator's record on key votes.
U.S. Constitution, Amendment I --- 11 C.F.R. §114(4)(c)(4) --- 616 F.2d 45 (2d Cir. 1980)

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Indiana Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Indiana Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

Pro-liberty Vote Pro-liberty vote
Anti-liberty Vote Anti-liberty vote
Did not vote Did not Vote
This legislator voted constitutionally on 67% of the votes shown below.
Yes
Constitutional Vote

SB181 Combat Illegal Immigration (Passed 70 to 23 on 2/27/2024). Gives the Attorney General the authority to enforce Indiana's existing ban on "sanctuary" cities or institutions.

SB181 Gives the Attorney General the authority to enforce Indiana's existing ban on "sanctuary" cities or institutions.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB181 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 70 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is vital for maintaining the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our immigration system, which are crucial to protecting national sovereignty. Uncontrolled immigration transform the United States by altering the country’s demographics and impact the nation’s elections.

SB181 gives the Attorney General the authority to take legal action against a government body or postsecondary institution that fails to cooperate with federal immigration officials. Courts must use a "preponderance of the evidence" standard when deciding whether to stop violations of these statutes.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB181 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 70 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is vital for maintaining the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our immigration system, which are crucial to protecting national sovereignty. Uncontrolled immigration is used by those seeking to fundamentally transform the United States by deliberately altering the country’s demographics, which in turn could significantly impact the nation’s voting patterns.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/181/details
Yes
Unconstitutional Vote

Embracing Green Energy (Passed 84 to 4 on 3/5/2024). Repeals obsolete energy programs and funds managed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development, such as alternative fuel grants and coal research and relocates a low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and recycling projects. Additionally, this bill allows more flexibility in certifying communities as solar or wind energy ready.

HB1278 repeals obsolete energy programs and funds managed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development relocates it to a low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and recycling projects. The bill allows more flexibility in certifying communities as solar or wind energy ready.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1278 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 84 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill takes a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which endangers individual freedom and liberty. HB1278 subtly advances a globalist environmental agenda under the pretext of combating climate change, which erodes property rights and local control.

HB1278 repeals obsolete energy programs and funds managed by the Indiana Office of Energy Development relocates it to a low-interest loan program for energy efficiency and recycling projects. The bill allows more flexibility in certifying communities as solar or wind energy ready.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1278 on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 84 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill takes a step toward implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which endangers individual freedom and liberty. HB1278 subtly advances a globalist environmental agenda under the pretext of combating climate change, which erodes property rights and local control. States should not buy into the climate-change agenda.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1278/details
Yes
Constitutional Vote

HB1093 Employment of Minors (Passed 62 to 31 on 3/6/2024).  Introduces exemptions to certain work restrictions for minors aged 14 to 15, repeals work restrictions for minors aged 16 to 17, and removes the provision limiting work hours for minors after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m.

HB1093 introduces exemptions to certain work restrictions for minors aged 14 to 15, allowing them to work past 7 p.m. on school nights from June 1 through Labor Day. It repeals work restrictions for minors aged 16 to 17 and removes the provision limiting work hours for minors after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1093 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 62 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents know what is best for their children, not the government. This legislation removes government interference in business and the free market. By allowing parents and employers to make decisions about work hours, the bill supports individual responsibility. Furthermore, by easing restrictions on youth employment, the bill encourages a free-market environment where businesses can operate with fewer regulatory burdens.

HB1093 introduces exemptions to certain work restrictions for minors aged 14 to 15, allowing them to work past 7 p.m. on school nights from June 1 through Labor Day. It repeals work restrictions for minors aged 16 to 17 and removes the provision limiting work hours for minors after 10 p.m. and before 6 a.m. The bill also exempts minors aged 16 to 17 working in agriculture from the prohibition on working in hazardous occupations.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1093 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 62 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents know what is best for their children, not the government. This legislation removes government interference in business and the free market. By allowing parents and employers to make decisions about work hours, the bill supports individual responsibility. Furthermore, by easing restrictions on youth employment, the bill encourages a free-market environment where businesses can operate with fewer regulatory burdens.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1093/details
Yes
Unconstitutional Vote

HJR3 Con-Con (Passed 59 to 33 on 1/30/2024). Applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that an individual may serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

HJR3 applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that an individual may serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HJR3 on January 30, 2024 by a vote of 59 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. 

HJR3 applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms that an individual may serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HJR3 on January 30, 2024 by a vote of 59 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HJR3 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/resolutions/house/joint/3/details
Yes
Constitutional Vote

HB1084 2nd Amendment Protection (Passed 66 to 26 on 3/6/2024). Restricts the use of a "firearms code" in payment transactions, preventing financial services from declining transactions based on it.

HB1084 allows state officials to carry guns in the state Capitol. It bans government entities from keeping records of privately owned firearms or their owners in Indiana. The bill also restricts the use of a "firearms code" in payment transactions, preventing financial services from declining firearm transactions.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1084 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 66 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally protected rights, including the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

HB1084 allows certain state officials to carry handguns in the state Capitol. Additionally, it bans government entities and individuals from keeping records of privately owned firearms or their owners in Indiana. The bill also restricts the use of a "firearms code" in payment transactions, preventing financial services from declining transactions based on it. It limits the disclosure of financial records related to firearm purchases and assigns regulatory enforcement to financial regulators and the attorney general.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed HB1084 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 66 to 26. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the workaround by credit card companies to track ammunition and firearm purchases violates several constitutionally protected rights, including the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments. This is a large invasion of privacy, opens the door for illegal searches, and potentially deters people from making firearm purchases.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1084/details
Yes
Constitutional Vote

SB180 Central Bank Digital Currency (Passed 83 to 11 on 2/27/2024). Prohibits any state or state agency from accepting or requiring payment in a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

SB180 prohibits any state or state agency from accepting or requiring payment in a central bank digital currency (CBDC). It also prohibits state agencies from advocating for or supporting the testing, adoption, or implementation of a CBDC by the U.S. government.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB180 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 83 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article I, Sections 8 and 10 of the U.S. Constitution state that only Congress has the power to coin money. States should take steps to return to the gold standard and embrace the use of real money. Digital currency can be easily tracked, allowing the government to monitor all financial transactions. This could lead to unconstitutional and extensive surveillance of individuals’ financial activities, eroding personal privacy and potentially freezing assets, which is already happening in other countries.

SB180 prohibits any state or state agency from accepting or requiring payment in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for services, taxes, licenses, permits, fees, information, or any other amounts due. It also prohibits state agencies from advocating for or supporting the testing, adoption, or implementation of a CBDC by the U.S. government.

The Indiana State House of Representatives passed SB180 on February 27, 2024 by a vote of 83 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article I, Sections 8 and 10 of the U.S. Constitution state that only Congress has the power to coin money. States should take steps to return to the gold standard and embrace the use of real money. Digital currency can be easily tracked, allowing the government to monitor all financial transactions. This could lead to unconstitutional and extensive surveillance of individuals’ financial activities, eroding personal privacy and potentially freezing assets, which is already happening in other countries.

View vote details at iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/180/details
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