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IndianaSB 55Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET
Agricultural programs.
Sponsored By: Jean Leising (Republican)
Became Law
agriculturethe houseagriculture and rural development
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Pork checkoff spending and federal limits
Beginning July 1, 2026, Indiana creates a state pork marketing program run by the Indiana Pork Producers Association when the federal pork checkoff is not being operated by the IPPA. If the federal program is operating and levying assessments, the IPPA may not collect the same assessments or do preempted activities. At least 80% of assessment money must carry out National Pork Board functions, and the IPPA may invest funds; admin costs must be reasonable. The IPPA may not use proceeds to lobby or to share project results with government officials. The board is made up of Indiana producers who are registered voters and at least 18; terms are two years and meetings occur at least three times a year.
Soybean checkoff spending and board rules
Beginning July 1, 2026, Indiana creates a state soybean marketing program run by the Indiana Soybean Alliance when it is not collecting the federal checkoff. ISA is the state’s qualified soybean board while it collects the federal assessments. ISA may spend funds only on market development, promotion, and research, and may invest funds. No more than 10% may go to administration using a five‑year averaging rule. At least 50% must fund approved collaborative projects that create value for Indiana soybean farmers. ISA may not use proceeds to lobby, but it may share information about its projects with officials. The board has 26 voting members; elected members must be Indiana voters, age 18+, and producers who have paid assessments and not requested refunds.
Pork sales 0.35% fee and refunds
Beginning July 1, 2026, the first purchaser deducts a 0.35% assessment (35 cents per $100 of market value) at first purchase of hogs or pork. The fee is taken once per animal or product and sent to the Indiana Pork Producers Association within 30 days after each quarter. First purchasers must keep records for three years; the IPPA can audit them. A 2% late fee applies each month after the due date, and the IPPA may sue to collect. Producers may request a refund within 180 days of the deduction; the IPPA must pay within 30 days after a complete application. Organic hog farmers with a National Organic Program exemption and an approved plan are exempt. Only the General Assembly may change the rate.
Soybean sales 0.5% fee and refunds
Beginning July 1, 2026, first buyers take a 0.5% assessment from the net market price of soybeans at first purchase. They collect it once per quantity and send it to the Indiana Soybean Alliance within 30 days after each quarter. If they send it on time, they may keep a 3% handling fee of what they collected. First buyers must keep records for three years; ISA can audit them. A 2% late fee applies each month after the due date, and ISA may adjust amounts and sue to collect. Producers may ask ISA for a refund within 180 days of the deduction; ISA must pay within 30 days after a complete application. Organic producers with a National Organic Program exemption and an approved plan are exempt. Only the General Assembly may change the rate.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jean Leising
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Beau Baird
Republican • House
Brett Clark
Republican • Senate
Ethan Manning
Republican • House
J.D. Ford
Democratic • Senate
Justin Moed
Democratic • House
Lonnie Randolph
Democratic • Senate
Mike Aylesworth
Republican • House
Ron Alting
Republican • Senate
Susan Glick
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/10/2026
Roll Call 236 on SB0055.04.COMH
Yes: 94 • No: 1
Senate vote • 1/20/2026
Roll Call 36 on SB0055.03.ENGS
Yes: 46 • No: 1 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Public Law 8
2/24/2026SenateSigned by the Governor
2/24/2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
2/19/2026SenateSigned by the Speaker
2/18/2026HouseSigned by the President Pro Tempore
2/12/2026SenateReturned to the Senate without amendments
2/11/2026HouseThird reading: passed; Roll Call 236: yeas 94, nays 1
2/10/2026HouseRepresentatives Manning, Moed added as cosponsors
2/10/2026HouseSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2/9/2026HouseCommittee report: do pass, adopted
2/5/2026HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
1/28/2026HouseReferred to the House
1/23/2026SenateSenator Randolph added as coauthor
1/22/2026SenateSenator Alting added as coauthor
1/22/2026SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 36: yeas 46, nays 1
1/20/2026SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Baird
1/20/2026SenateCosponsor: Representative Aylesworth
1/20/2026SenateSenator Glick added as second author
1/15/2026SenateAmendment #1 (Leising) prevailed; voice vote
1/15/2026SenateSecond reading: amended, ordered engrossed
1/15/2026SenateSenator Clark added as third author
1/15/2026SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/13/2026SenateSenator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
1/8/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Leising
12/8/2025SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture
12/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed Senate Bill (H)
Enrolled Senate Bill (S)
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Senate Bill (S)