Tim O'Brien
Candidate for State Representative, 78th District
Background
- Occupation
- Real estate broker
- Lives in
- Evansville
- Campaign website
- timobrienforstaterep.com
State representative for House District 78 (parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties) since 2021 and chair of the House Ways and Means K-12 subcommittee; a real estate broker in Evansville. Chairs the Heritage Federal Credit Union board.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored making emergency ambulance service an essential county service.In office
As introduced, county commissioners would have to provide ambulance service to unserved areas. O'Brien is the first-listed author of House Bill 1251 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1251 (2026 session), "Emergency ambulance services": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana.”
House Bill 1251 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Education
Authored a tax credit for teacher professional development.In office
O'Brien is the first-listed author of House Bill 1685 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1685 (2025 session), "Tax credit for teacher professional development": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides a tax credit against the state adjusted gross income tax liability of a teacher for amounts expended for professional development.”
House Bill 1685 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored creating an Indiana-Ireland trade commission.In office
O'Brien is the first-listed author of House Bill 1489 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 176-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1489 (2025 session), "Indiana-Ireland trade commission": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the Indiana-Ireland trade commission (commission) to advance bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and Ireland”
House Bill 1489 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored a state grant program for pediatric cancer research.In office
The enacted version also covers breast cancer research grants. O'Brien is the first-listed author of House Bill 1453 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 170-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1453 (2025 session), "Pediatric cancer research and treatment grant": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the pediatric cancer research and treatment grant program”
House Bill 1453 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored audits of township governments every two years.In office
O'Brien is the first-listed author of House Bill 1452 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1452 (2025 session), "Audits of township governments": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the state board of accounts to conduct examinations of townships not less than once every two years”
House Bill 1452 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tim O'Brien on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Warrick County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Tim O'Brien, House District 78: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Tim O'Brien: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1453 (2025 session), "Pediatric cancer research and treatment grant": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1453 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1489 (2025 session), "Indiana-Ireland trade commission": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1489 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1251 (2026 session), "Emergency ambulance services": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1251 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1452 (2025 session), "Audits of township governments": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1452 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1685 (2025 session), "Tax credit for teacher professional development": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1685 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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