Bill > SB0307

This bill establishes a new environmental waste inventory and grant program through the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) related to brownfields, which are properties with potential environmental contamination. The bill allows the Indiana Brownfields Fund to be used for conducting studies on brownfields and creating a comprehensive inventory of brownfield sites across Indiana. The IFA is authorized to develop this inventory, potentially collaborating with state-supported colleges and universities, and can use fund appropriations to create and maintain the inventory. To be eligible for financial assistance through the Indiana Brownfield Program, a property must be listed on this inventory. The bill requires the IFA to report the inventory's contents to the interim study committee on environmental affairs every even-numbered year, starting in 2026, with reports potentially including findings and recommendations. Additionally, the bill ensures confidentiality of documents and information submitted during the inventory creation process, protecting sensitive environmental data until the information is officially listed. The effective date for these provisions is July 1, 2025, providing time for the IFA to develop and implement the new inventory system.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/307/details