Dave Heine
Candidate for State Representative, 85th District
Background
- Occupation
- Owner of Heine Farms; retired Do It Best Corp. executive
- Lives in
- Fort Wayne
State representative for House District 85 (eastern Allen County) since 2016 and vice chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee; owner of Heine Farms and a retired vice president and corporate officer of Do It Best Corp. Indiana University accounting graduate.
Documented positions
Education
Authored a tax credit for pre-K scholarship donations.In office
As introduced, the credit equals 50% of the contribution. Heine is the first-listed author of House Bill 1149 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1149 (2026 session), "Pre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes an early childhood scholarship tax credit for contributions made to a scholarship granting organization”
House Bill 1149 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored 15 regional economic development commissions.In office
Heine is the first-listed author of House Bill 1101 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1101 (2026 session), "Regional economic development": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) to designate 15 economic development regions throughout Indiana.”
House Bill 1101 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Environment & parks
Authored tax credits for higher ethanol and biodiesel blends.In office
Heine is the first-listed author of House Bill 1127 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1127 (2025 session), "Biofuel tax credits": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides tax credits for: (1) the sale of higher ethanol blend”
House Bill 1127 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored changes to the Maumee watershed development commission.In office
Heine is the first-listed author of House Bill 1126 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 104-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1126 (2025 session), "Watershed development commissions": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Alters the membership of a watershed development commission (commission) board.”
House Bill 1126 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored child care licensing changes, including multi-state centers.In office
Heine is the first-listed author of House Bill 1253 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 160-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1253 (2025 session), "Child care": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“shall establish an organizational license category for multi-state child care centers operating under one owner”
House Bill 1253 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (14)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Allen County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Dave Heine, House District 85: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Dave Heine: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1253 (2025 session), "Child care": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1253 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1149 (2026 session), "Pre-kindergarten care SGO tax credit": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1149 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1101 (2026 session), "Regional economic development": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1101 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1127 (2025 session), "Biofuel tax credits": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1127 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1126 (2025 session), "Watershed development commissions": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1126 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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