Heath R. VanNatter
Candidate for State Representative, 38th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; home builder
- Lives in
- Kokomo
- Campaign website
- vannatterforstaterep.com
State representative for District 38 (all of Carroll and Tipton counties and parts of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties) since 2010 and chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. Owner and operator of VanNatter Construction and a director of the Indiana Builders Association.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored a bill freezing homestead property tax billsIn office
House Bill 1146 (2026), based on the date the owner acquired the home. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1146 (2026 session), "Homestead property tax freeze" — bill text and digest (HB1146.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Freezes an individual's property tax liability attributable to the individual's homestead”
Authored a bill removing the cap on disabled veterans' deductionIn office
House Bill 1156 (2026), also covering veterans 62 or older with at least a 10% disability. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1156 (2026 session), "Veterans property tax deduction" — bill text and digest (HB1156.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Eliminates the assessed value cap that applies to the property tax deduction for a veteran who: (1) has a total disability”
Government & transparency
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
House Bill 1032 would have redrawn Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. The House passed it 57-41 on Dec. 5, 2025 (Roll Call 28, which lists each member's vote); the Senate defeated it 19-31 on Dec. 11, 2025. VanNatter is listed among the yeas.
ReportHouse Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
Courts & justice
Authored a bill legalizing the production and sale of cannabisIn office
House Bill 1630 (2025), co-authored by Reps. Moed, Bartels and Teshka; he also authored a 2025 bill decriminalizing possession of two ounces or less. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1630 (2025 session), "Cannabis legalization" — bill text and digest (HB1630.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes a procedure for the lawful production and sale of cannabis in Indiana.”
Authored a bill favoring maximum parenting time for both parentsIn office
House Bill 1157 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1157 (2026 session), "Maximum practical parenting time" — bill text and digest (HB1157.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“promote continuity of relationship by both parents with the child through maximum practical parenting time with each parent”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Heath R. VanNatter on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (14)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Carroll 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 (Cass 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 (Clinton 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 (Howard 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Tippecanoe 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 (Tipton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Heath VanNatter — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Heath VanNatter — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1630 (2025 session), "Cannabis legalization" — bill text and digest (HB1630.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1146 (2026 session), "Homestead property tax freeze" — bill text and digest (HB1146.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1156 (2026 session), "Veterans property tax deduction" — bill text and digest (HB1156.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1157 (2026 session), "Maximum practical parenting time" — bill text and digest (HB1157.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025
Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
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