Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1209: Conservancy district board elections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1209 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Conservancy district board elections. Primary sponsor: Greg Steuerwald (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Representative Abbott added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that, after the appointment of the initial board, members of the board of directors of a conservancy district shall be chosen by vote of the freeholders of the conservancy district in the general election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. Establishes qualifications for candidates for conservancy district board positions and establishes a procedure by which an individual may become a candidate. Makes candidates for conservancy district board positions subject to certain requirements concerning campaign committees and contribution limits that apply to other candidates for elective office. Makes provisions for the voting for and election of conservancy district board members. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Steuerwald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| David Abbott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Abbott added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
- Authored by Representative Steuerwald