Mark Genda
Candidate for State Representative, 41st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; funeral director
- Lives in
- Frankfort
- Campaign website
- indianahouserepublicans.com
State representative for District 41 (parts of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties) since 2022 and vice chair of the House Natural Resources Committee. Licensed funeral director for 37 years and former owner of Genda Funeral Homes; former president of the Community Schools of Frankfort board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored a sales tax exemption for hygiene products and diapersIn office
House Bill 1042 (2025). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1042 (2025 session), "Sales tax exemption for certain hygiene products" — bill text and digest (HB1042.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides sales tax exemptions for feminine hygiene products and adult diapers.”
Public safety
Authored a bill letting opioid funds buy first responder radiosIn office
House Bill 1237 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1237 (2026 session), "Use of opioid settlement funds" — bill text and digest (HB1237.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may be used for the procurement of mobile radio equipment by a city, county, or town for use by first responders”
Economy & jobs
Authored driving privilege cards for residents without lawful statusIn office
House Bill 1397 (2025): the cards could not be used as identification, for voting or to verify employment. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1397 (2025 session), "Driving privilege cards" — bill text and digest (HB1397.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card”
Health & human services
Authored a bill authorizing alkaline hydrolysis of human remainsIn office
House Bill 1240 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1240 (2026 session), "Dissolution of human remains" — bill text and digest (HB1240.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Amends the definition of cremation to include alkaline hydrolysis as a means for the dissolution of human remains.”
Government & transparency
Voted against 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. Genda is listed among the nays.
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”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark Genda on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Boone 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 (Montgomery 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
- Representative Mark Genda — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Mark Genda — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 41
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
- House Bill 1397 (2025 session), "Driving privilege cards" — bill text and digest (HB1397.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1042 (2025 session), "Sales tax exemption for certain hygiene products" — bill text and digest (HB1042.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1237 (2026 session), "Use of opioid settlement funds" — bill text and digest (HB1237.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1240 (2026 session), "Dissolution of human remains" — bill text and digest (HB1240.01.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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