Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 277: Indiana department of environmental management.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 277 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Indiana department of environmental management. Primary sponsor: Rick Niemeyer (Republican), Justin Busch (Republican), Beau Baird (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends, repeals, or adds certain terms. Makes certain changes concerning the purpose, structure, and powers of the department of environmental management (department) or the environmental rules board. Prohibits the department from basing a decision solely on federal risk values that have not been promulgated through federal rulemaking. Instructs the department to avoid the use of federal risk values that are at or below background concentrations in air, water, soil, or sediment. Makes certain changes to various boards or funds. Eliminates or amends rulemaking provisions. Makes certain changes to hearing and permitting processes. Changes or eliminates certain reporting requirements. Makes various changes to the water pollution statutes. Makes various changes to the solid waste and hazardous waste management statutes. Repeals or amends various sections regarding: (1) hazardous substances; (2) the voluntary remediation programs; (3) regional water districts; and (4) citizen lawsuits. Amends provisions concerning the establishment of certain fees and the use of fee schedules. Repeals the division of pollution prevention and the office of voluntary compliance. Makes conforming, stylistic, and technical changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Niemeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Justin Busch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Beau Baird | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Doug Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 135
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 296: yeas 26, nays 21
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 356: yeas 53, nays 45
- Amendment #6 (Novak) failed; Roll Call 323: yeas 39, nays 55
- Amendment #14 (Jackson C) failed; Roll Call 324: yeas 35, nays 58
- Amendment #12 (Errington) failed; Division of the House: yeas 37, nays 54
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