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IN HR0047Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc. Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
AI Summary
This resolution, originating from the Indiana House of Representatives, officially recognizes March 23 through March 27, 2026, as "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" to acknowledge the vital contributions of Indiana's over 94,000 agricultural workers and more than 53,000 farming operations to the state's economy and food supply. It also commends Proteus, Inc., a private nonprofit organization founded in 1979 that serves migrant and seasonal farmworkers, immigrants, and others, for its work in providing health, educational, and economic opportunities, and for its efforts to ensure fair wages and safe working conditions for Indiana's agricultural labor force.
Sponsors (5)
Maureen Bauer (D)*,
Mike Andrade (D),
Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D),
Earl Harris (D),
Joanna King (R),
Last Action
First reading: adopted (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/house/simple/47/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/resolutions/HR0047/HR0047.01.INTR.pdf |
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