Monroe County Council adopts resolution opposing Senate Bill 1, cites multi‑year revenue hit

Monroe County Council unanimously adopted a resolution Feb. 25 opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1 as amended in the Senate, saying the bill would have significant negative impacts on the county budget and asking that copies be sent to the governor, both legislative chambers and the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC).

The resolution was presented by county legal counsel Molly Turner King. The council amended draft language to reference the most recent fiscal‑impact estimates and then approved the resolution by voice vote. The amended whereas clause cites the bill’s projected earlier fiscal impacts for Monroe County: a reduction of $7,654,000 in 2026, $14,676,000 in 2027 and $20,135,000 in 2028.

Why it matters: Councilors said the projected cuts would directly affect local services, including public safety, emergency response and other county operations. Several councilors urged community members—and state legislators representing Monroe County—to communicate the local consequences of Senate Bill 1 to state leaders.

Council action and distribution: Council President Crossley and members agreed the resolution should be sent to the governor’s office, the Indiana House and Senate leadership and AIC. The resolution passed unanimously in the Feb. 25 meeting.

Council comments: Speakers urged constituents to contact state lawmakers and to explain local consequences if the bill becomes law. Councilor Henry pressed for added specificity in the resolution’s whereas clauses; the council worked from recent fiscal estimates provided during the meeting before adopting the amended language.