HB1398

Agricultural programs.

Chamber Passed·1/23/26

Establishes the Indiana pork market development program administered by the Indiana Pork Producers Association.

The bill creates the Indiana pork market development program, which is administered by the Indiana Pork Producers Association. The program applies if assessments are not levied under federal law. Producers in Indiana must pay an assessment on the sale of porcine animals or pork products. The proceeds are used for promotion, research, technical assistance, and trade marketing activities to enhance pork marketing opportunities. The program includes provisions for assessment collection, refunds, and enforcement actions. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–0 · Jan 23
Current
Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House - Third reading

91 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 15

8:30 AM

House Agriculture and Rural Development Hearing

History

Jan 27

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture

Jan 23

House

Referred to the Senate

Jan 22

House

Senate sponsors: Senators Leising, Clark