Zach Payne
Candidate for State Representative, 66th District
Background
- Occupation
- Small-business owner
- Lives in
- Charlestown
- Campaign website
- zachpayneforstaterep.com
State representative for House District 66 (parts of Clark, Jefferson and Scott counties) since 2020 and vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee; owns a marketing business in Southern Indiana. Former Clark County recorder and Jeffersonville city councilman.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored eliminating Indiana's individual income tax.In office
Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1651 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1651 (2025 session), "Elimination of state individual income tax": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Eliminates the state individual adjusted gross income tax by reducing the rate to 0%.”
House Bill 1651 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored freezing property taxes for homeowners 65 and older.In office
Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1656 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1656 (2025 session), "Property tax freeze for persons 65 and older": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Freezes the property tax liability on a homestead of an individual who is at least 65 years of age.”
House Bill 1656 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Public safety
Authored repealing Indiana's red flag firearm removal law.In office
Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1375 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1375 (2026 session), "Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Repeals provisions concerning the: (1) confiscation and retention of firearms from a dangerous person”
House Bill 1375 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored state hiring preference for citizens over noncitizens.In office
As introduced, it applies when two candidates are equally qualified and also limits state agencies from sponsoring new H-1B visas without attorney general approval. Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1422 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1422 (2026 session), "Immigration matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“give hiring preference to an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States over another individual who is an alien”
House Bill 1422 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored banning various food additives in Indiana.In office
Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1376 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1376 (2026 session), "Prohibited food additives": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits the use of various food additives in Indiana.”
House Bill 1376 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Courts & justice
Authored legalizing cannabis for adults 18 and older.In office
As introduced, it also creates a medical cannabis identification card program. Payne is the first-listed author of House Bill 1654 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1654 (2025 session), "Legalization of cannabis": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Legalizes the sale and use of cannabis by a person at least 18 years of age.”
House Bill 1654 (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 Zach Payne on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (18)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Clark 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 (Jefferson 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 (Scott 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
- Representative Zach Payne, House District 66: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Zach Payne: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1375 (2026 session), "Repeal of involuntary firearm removal process": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1375 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1376 (2026 session), "Prohibited food additives": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1376 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1422 (2026 session), "Immigration matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1422 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1651 (2025 session), "Elimination of state individual income tax": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1651 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1654 (2025 session), "Legalization of cannabis": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1654 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1656 (2025 session), "Property tax freeze for persons 65 and older": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1656 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.