Tony Isa
Candidate for State Representative, 51st District
Background
- Occupation
- Small-business owner and real estate agent
- Lives in
- Angola
- Campaign website
- friendsoftonyisa.com
State representative for House District 51 (LaGrange County and part of Steuben County) since 2024; a small-business owner and real estate agent from Angola. Previously served four years on the Steuben County Council.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored real-time state tracking of pseudoephedrine purchases.In office
As introduced, the Indiana State Police would oversee an electronic logging system that could also block illegal purchases. Isa is the first-listed author of House Bill 1399 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1399 (2026 session), "Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“record and monitor real time purchases of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine”
House Bill 1399 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored a rural utility infrastructure grant fund.In office
As introduced, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation would award grants to help meet growing demand for utility service in rural areas. Isa is the first-listed author of House Bill 1645 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1645 (2025 session), "Rural utility infrastructure": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the rural utility infrastructure grant fund”
House Bill 1645 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored a bill barring prior authorization for ambulance services.In office
As introduced, it would also require insurers covering emergency medical services to pay for services provided during a response initiated through the 911 system. Isa is the first-listed author of House Bill 1370 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1370 (2026 session), "Payment of claims for emergency services": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits a utilization review entity from requiring prior authorization for ambulance services”
House Bill 1370 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored distinct license colors for noncitizens and unregistered voters.In office
As introduced, the color would apply to licenses, permits and ID cards issued after December 31, 2026, to an alien with lawful status or a person not registered to vote at the time. Isa is the first-listed author of House Bill 1371 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1371 (2026 session), "Background colors for licenses and permits": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“apply a unique background color to a driver's license, a learner's permit, or an identification card”
House Bill 1371 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored exempting small airport boards from party-balance rules.In office
Applies to boards of aviation commissioners and airport authorities. Isa is the first-listed author of House Bill 1196 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 18-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1196 (2025 session), "Membership of aviation boards": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“an eligible entity with a population of less than 38,000 is not subject to the political party membership requirements”
House Bill 1196 (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 Tony Isa on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (LaGrange 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 (Steuben County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Tony Isa, House District 51: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Tony Isa: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1370 (2026 session), "Payment of claims for emergency services": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1370 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1371 (2026 session), "Background colors for licenses and permits": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1371 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1399 (2026 session), "Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1399 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1196 (2025 session), "Membership of aviation boards": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1196 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1645 (2025 session), "Rural utility infrastructure": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1645 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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