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HB 1661 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Healthy forests and hardwoods expansion.

Summary
Requires the department of natural resources to create the landowner forest management program. Requires the Indiana state department of agriculture to: (1) conduct an inventory of all forest land lost in Indiana from 2010 to 2024; and (2) conduct an economic impact study based on the findings of the lost forest land report. Makes an appropriation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation to fund forest management programs and studies, directly advancing budget allocation for state initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates forest management program and studies lost forest land, promoting conservation and resource protection under environmental/natural resources subjects.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Beau Baird
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