Matt Hostettler
Candidate for State Representative, 64th District
Background
- Lives in
- Patoka
- Campaign website
- matthostettler.com
State representative for House District 64 (parts of Gibson, Knox and Vanderburgh counties) since 2018 and vice chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. Lifelong southwest Indiana resident with a management degree from Purdue University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Co-authored what he calls the largest state tax cut.
As described on his campaign website, which also says he voted to return over $545 million to Hoosiers as a taxpayer refund.
ReportMatt Hostettler for State Representative (home)Campaign website · Matt Hostettler for State Representative · matthostettler.com
“Matt also co-authored the largest tax cut in state history”
Public safety
Co-authored permitless "constitutional carry" of handguns.
As described on his campaign website.
ReportMatt Hostettler for State Representative (home)Campaign website · Matt Hostettler for State Representative · matthostettler.com
“Proudly Co-authored Lawful “Constitutional” Carry”
Economy & jobs
Authored letting job-training participants bid on public works.In office
Applies to people and entities taking part in approved career courses, apprenticeships and industry-credential programs. Hostettler is the first-listed author of House Bill 1406 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1406 (2025 session), "Contracts with CSA and student training providers": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may be awarded a contract for a public works project at any contractor tier”
House Bill 1406 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored $500,000 for mowing along U.S. 41.In office
As introduced, the money is for roadside mowing on U.S. 41 from the Vanderburgh-Gibson county line to the Knox-Sullivan county line. Hostettler is the first-listed author of House Bill 1346 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1346 (2025 session), "Maintenance of U.S": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Appropriates $500,000 from the state general fund to the Indiana department of transportation”
House Bill 1346 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Environment & parks
Authored free home water test kits from local health departments.In office
As introduced, the kits must detect arsenic, fluoride, lead, mercury and nitrate. Hostettler is the first-listed author of House Bill 1407 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1407 (2025 session), "Testing of drinking water": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires a local health department to provide a free water quality test kit, upon request”
House Bill 1407 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored a proposed constitutional amendment to ban abortion.
As described on his campaign website.
ReportMatt Hostettler for State Representative (home)Campaign website · Matt Hostettler for State Representative · matthostettler.com
“Authored a Constitutional Amendment to Ban Abortion”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matt Hostettler on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (13)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Gibson 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 (Knox 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 (Vanderburgh County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Matt Hostettler, House District 64: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Matt Hostettler: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Matt Hostettler for State Representative (home)
Campaign website · Matt Hostettler for State Representative · matthostettler.com
- House Bill 1346 (2025 session), "Maintenance of U.S": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1346 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1406 (2025 session), "Contracts with CSA and student training providers": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1406 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1407 (2025 session), "Testing of drinking water": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1407 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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