Bill > HB1665

This bill requires the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to conduct a comprehensive study of the Cardinal Greenway, a continuous rail trail that runs approximately from Marion to Richmond. Specifically, the department must analyze the potential economic and environmental impacts of the state acquiring and protecting this trail. The study must be completed and reported to the state legislature in an electronic format by July 1, 2026. The legislation defines the Cardinal Greenway and mandates that the department examine the trail's potential benefits and implications for the state. An emergency clause is included, which suggests the bill's immediate implementation upon passage. The study and reporting requirement will automatically expire on December 31, 2027, ensuring that the directive is time-limited and focused on producing a specific, actionable report about the trail's significance and potential state involvement.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1665/details