Bill > SB0211

This bill amends Indiana's Clean Water Indiana program to explicitly include the management of invasive plant species as an authorized purpose and use of the clean water fund. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of Indiana Code to expand the program's scope: first, it adds "manage invasive plant species" to the program's core purpose of providing financial assistance to soil and water conservation districts, land occupiers, and conservation groups for reducing water pollution; second, it creates a new authorized spending category that allows money from the fund to be used specifically for "the management of invasive plant species." The bill is effective July 1, 2025, and will enable the state to use existing clean water funds more flexibly to address invasive plant species, which can negatively impact water quality, ecosystem health, and conservation efforts. By adding this provision, the bill recognizes invasive plant management as a legitimate conservation and water quality strategy, potentially helping local districts and land occupiers more comprehensively protect water resources and natural habitats.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/211/details