Township merger bill clears Legislature after years of failed attempts

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 299

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Perhaps hundreds of Indiana’s roughly 1,000 township governments could face consolidation under a bill on its way to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk.

State senators voted 34-15 on Thursday in favor of the bill that supporters say is aimed at improving local government efficiency.

Provisions of Senate Bill 270, which the House approved on Tuesday, would require townships with poor performance scores to merge with other townships or some cities.

Bill author Sen. …

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