Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 202: The department of agriculture.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 202 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: The department of agriculture. Primary sponsor: Sue Glick (Republican), Jim Buck (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the department of agriculture (department) is established as an executive agency. Provides that the lieutenant governor serves as the secretary of rural development. Provides that the lieutenant governor is not the secretary of agriculture and rural development. Removes the requirement that the lieutenant governor is responsible for the implementation of the department. Provides that the governor shall appoint the members of certain boards. Provides that the director of the department or the director's designee serves as an ex officio member of the corn marketing council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Glick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jim Buck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure
- Authored by Senators Buck and Glick