Local Advocacy
BOMA Indiana serves all counties in the state and understands that its members may have different opinions on specific legislation. Some bills may seem aligned with BOMA Indiana’s policies, but they often require deeper review. Therefore, BOMA Indiana carefully studies all proposed legislation and consults the Advocacy Committee before taking a position. While the focus is on state legislation, BOMA Indiana also considers the needs of its members at the local level, promoting the practice of commercial real estate ownership and management.
2026 Indiana Legislative Session Recap
Key legislation impacting commercial real estate and BOMA members.
HB 1002 – Electric Utility Affordability
ENACTEDImpact for BOMA Members: Transition to multi-year utility rate planning, offering greater visibility into future rate adjustments while introducing new regulatory mechanisms affecting pricing and cost recovery.
HB 1003 – Boards & Commissions
ENACTEDMoves duties of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, which may adopt newer building codes and develop a self-certification process.
HB 1329 – Real Property Assessment
FAILEDWould have created a Real Property Assessment Task Force to review Indiana’s property assessment system and provide recommendations to the General Assembly.
HB 1150 – Local Regulation
ENACTEDPrevents municipalities from mandating building energy benchmarking or utility data reporting while still allowing voluntary reporting programs.
HB 1372 – Commercial Property Service Contracts
FAILEDThis bill did not pass during the 2026 legislative session.
SEA 163 – Various Property Tax Matters
ENACTEDRequires the Department of Local Government Finance to study reforms to how property values are calculated statewide, with a report due November 1, 2026.
For more detailed information, contact Sarah Kuester. Updates provided by Borror Public Affairs.
Meet Our LobbyistA native of upstate New York, Oliver moved to Indiana in 2013 to serve as chief fundraising officer for Ivy Tech Northeast. He joined Borror Public Affairs in 2017 and purchased the firm from founder Randy Borror in 2022. Oliver’s policy expertise includes local government finance, adult beverage regulation, K–12 education, economic development, gaming, and workforce development. He specializes in navigating complex legislative issues and delivering practical solutions for the Indiana General Assembly. During his time at Ivy Tech, Oliver raised more than $3.5 million in private donations and grants while working closely with large employers, regional legislators, and economic development organizations on workforce and higher education initiatives. Prior to relocating to Indiana, Oliver worked for a political action committee supporting multiple federal and statewide campaigns, including U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, and New York State Governor races. Oliver is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and is licensed to practice in Indiana. |
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