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State Representative, 80th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Phil GiaQuintaOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Phil GiaQuinta

DemocraticIncumbent

Customer account manager, Fort Wayne City Utilities · Fort Wayne

The gist

  • Authored security requirements for self-storage facilities.In office
  • Authored letting divorce courts divide PERF pension benefits.In office
  • Authored requiring cash payment options at school athletic events.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Phil
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  1. Authored security requirements for self-storage facilities.

    House Bill 1419 (2026 session), "Self-service storage facilities": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “implement adequate security measures to prevent the theft of a renter's personal property”
    House Bill 1419 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  2. Authored letting divorce courts divide PERF pension benefits.

    House Bill 1420 (2026 session), "Assignment of public employee pensions": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Permits a court to order in an action for dissolution of marriage the assignment or garnishment of the monthly benefits”
    House Bill 1420 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  3. Authored requiring cash payment options at school athletic events.

    House Bill 1534 (2025 session), "Athletic event payment method": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Requires school corporations and charter schools to offer a cash payment option at athletic events”
    House Bill 1534 (2025 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

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