2020 Indiana Legislature Update

See bills of interest to woodland owners and IFWOA board positions. The Indiana legislature meets from January through March. In the senate, there are three bills of interest to woodland owners (as of January 13, 2020 subject to change):

Senate Bill 99 to establish an interim committee hearing on invasive species. IFWOA board supports.

Senate Bill 63 to establish a state forest commission and management plan. IFWOA board opposes.

Senate Bill 104 Designated wild ares on state forests. IFWOA board opposes.

See IFWOA board positions on these bills. (as of January 13, 2020, subject to change)

The Senate and House natural resources committees hear bills of interest to forestry and woodland owners. We encourage you to reach out to your on legislator or especially to senate and house natural resource committee members to give your input on these bills or topics of concern:
Listing of senate natural resources committee members
Listing of house natural resources committee members
Find your legislator

See the Indiana general assembly website.