SB0277

Indiana department of environmental management.

Final Passage·2/25/26

Indiana SB0277 amends environmental management laws.

Indiana SB0277 amends various sections of the Indiana Code concerning environmental management. It makes changes to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, including the establishment of new offices and divisions. The bill also modifies the rules and procedures for issuing permits, conducting inspections, and managing waste. It introduces new definitions for terms related to environmental management and waste handling. Additionally, it repeals certain sections and amends others to align with federal regulations and improve the efficiency of environmental programs.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 26–21 · Feb 25
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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21 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

1:30 PM

House Environmental Affairs Hearing

Jan 22

8:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

History

Feb 25

House

Returned to the Senate with amendments

Feb 25

Senate

Motion to concur filed

Feb 25

Senate

Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 296: yeas 26, nays 21