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IndianaSB 230Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET

Department of agriculture.

Sponsored By: Jean Leising (Republican)

Signed by Governor

agricultureappropriationsthe houseagriculture and rural development

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Twice-yearly landfill erosion inspections

Beginning July 1, 2026, each district inspects every landfill at least twice a year for erosion and sediment control. One inspection is before July 1; the other is after June 30 and before December 31. The inspector must write a report within 10 days and send it to the county executive, the state environmental commissioner, and the division director.

More state help for farm business

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Agriculture provides admin and staff support to key boards and programs, including the state fair board, corn and dairy councils, grain agencies, and the Division of Soil Conservation. The department runs state fair board elections and administers agricultural trade and livestock/ag marketing grant programs. It leads agricultural economic development, supports value‑added production, international marketing, and partnerships with the state economic development corporation. It also helps farms and businesses use biomass and algae systems to make renewable energy, and it defines what counts as biomass (excluding construction and demolition waste).

Dollar-for-dollar match for soil districts

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state pays $1 for every $1 a soil district gets. If a district gets no political subdivision money, the state matches $1 for every $1 from other sources. The match per district is capped at $10,000 unless another law allows more. Districts certify prior-year receipts in their annual financial statement and must spend the match on district purposes. The state pays by July 15 and cuts payments proportionally if requests exceed the money available. Payments are held if the district’s annual financial statement is not filed by March 1.

New rules for soil district boards

Beginning July 1, 2026, each district board has five supervisors: three elected and two appointed. Elected members must live in the district and occupy a tract there; all supervisors must be qualified and finish division training within one year. Districts hold an annual meeting in the first quarter to report activities and finances, and land occupiers elect one supervisor to a three‑year term. By October 31, the chair appoints an election committee and submits names by November 1; the committee sends nominees and qualifications by December 1, allows floor nominations, and runs the vote. If the committee fails, the governing body fills the seat under vacancy rules. If an elected seat opens, supervisors recommend within 30 days and the board appoints a temporary member until the next annual meeting; if three or more terms are vacant, the board fills them. Districts may name nonvoting associate supervisors, who can be reimbursed for expenses but do not get per diem.

Indiana Land Resources Council repealed

Effective July 1, 2026, the law repeals IC 15-12-5 and dissolves the Indiana Land Resources Council. Programs or bodies under that section are no longer authorized after that date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jean Leising

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Beau Baird

    Republican • House

  • Gary Byrne

    Republican • Senate

  • Kendell Culp

    Republican • House

  • Mike Aylesworth

    Republican • House

  • Scott Alexander

    Republican • Senate

  • Susan Glick

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 140 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Roll Call 233 on SB0230.04.COMH

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/27/2026

Roll Call 114 on SB0230.03.COMS

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    2/24/2026Senate

  2. Public Law 14

    2/24/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/19/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker

    2/18/2026House

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/12/2026Senate

  6. Returned to the Senate without amendments

    2/11/2026House

  7. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 233: yeas 95, nays 0

    2/10/2026House

  8. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    2/9/2026House

  9. Representative Baird added as cosponsor

    2/5/2026House

  10. Committee report: do pass, adopted

    2/5/2026House

  11. First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

    1/29/2026House

  12. Referred to the House

    1/28/2026Senate

  13. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 114: yeas 45, nays 0

    1/27/2026Senate

  14. Cosponsor: Representative Culp

    1/27/2026Senate

  15. House sponsor: Representative Aylesworth

    1/27/2026Senate

  16. Second reading: ordered engrossed

    1/26/2026Senate

  17. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    1/22/2026Senate

  18. Senator Alexander added as coauthor

    1/20/2026Senate

  19. Senator Byrne added as third author

    1/15/2026Senate

  20. Senator Glick added as second author

    1/15/2026Senate

  21. Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

    1/13/2026Senate

  22. First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture

    1/8/2026Senate

  23. Authored by Senator Leising

    1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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  • Senate Bill (H)

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  • Senate Bill (S)

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