Posted by: Emily
Posted: February 17, 2023
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Indiana lawmakers are again proposing far-reaching changes to the way that state agencies adopt regulations that implement state or federal laws. House Enrolled Act 1623 includes revisions to the process for adoption of emergency rules, shortens the time period […]
Read MorePosted by: Renee
Posted: December 29, 2022
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Working with the Indiana Conservation Alliance, HEC sought robust new state investment in conserving our forests, rivers, wetlands, and our native fish and wildlife who depend on these habitats. Learn more about the value of Conservation Funding. Final […]
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Posted: February 3, 2023
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HEA 1639, authored by Rep. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron), co-authored by Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Boonville), Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis), and David Abbott (R-Warsaw), and sponsored by Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange) creates an option for Indiana counties to join together to […]
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Posted: January 14, 2023
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In the final days of the Indiana legislative session, the authors of SEA 242 on floodplain maps, Senator Jean Leising (R- Oldenburg) and Representative Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), worked diligently with stakeholders and significantly improved the bill. This bill concerns […]
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Posted: April 14, 2023
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Indiana’s energy transmission grid will require billions of dollars in investment to keep up with Hoosier’s growing energy needs and meet the demand for clean renewable energy. HEA 1420 will increase costs on electric transmission projects by reducing competitive bidding […]
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Posted: March 23, 2023
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NOTE: The Senate has removed this dangerous language from SB 414, citing it as nongermane. SB 414 dealt with the storage of residential sewage, but it was amended in the House Environmental Affairs Committee to further reduce protections […]
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Posted: February 24, 2023
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NOTE: The language about septic systems from HB 1647 has removed from the bill and added to HB 1402. HEA 1402 (formerly HB 1647) could increase pollution from failing septic systems. Currently, our local health departments are responsible […]
Read MorePosted by: Renee
Posted: January 14, 2023
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This bill helps reduce young children’s exposure to lead. Authored by Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Indianapolis) and co-authored by Reps. Mike Aylesworth (R-Hebron), Sue Errington (D- Muncie), and Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) HEA 1138 requires childcare centers and preschools […]
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Authored by Rep. Maureen Bauer (D- South Bend), HEA 1219 sets up a program to study blood levels of PFAS chemicals in Indiana firefighters and whether they have caused any health effects. PFAS are a family of chemicals […]
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This bill increases funds available for DNR’s Lake and River Enhancement grants. Authored by Rep. David Abbott (R) and co-authored by Rep. Ethan Manning (R), Rep. Michael Karickhoff (R), and Rep. Rita Fleming (D). HEA 1304 increases funding […]
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Posted: February 17, 2023
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Air pollution fees and enforcement have led to reductions in harmful emissions in Indiana. IDEM needs a fee structure that will allow this program to continue. SEA 155 enables the Environmental Rules Board to update air permit fees. […]
Read MorePosted by: Delaney
Posted: January 20, 2023
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This bill directs the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC) to conduct a study on the decommissioning (removal and retirement) and disposal of solar panels. SEA 33 supports responsible development and […]
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SB 221 would have required the Indiana Department of Administration to issue a contract for an energy audit of the Indiana Statehouse and Indiana Government Center. This bill is the first step to addressing the Statehouse’s energy efficiency […]
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