A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.
Memorializing Representative Sally J. Siegrist.
Enacts an article concerning the retail sale of dogs. Provides that restrictions on ordinances concerning the retail sale of dogs do not apply to a city or incorporated town that adopts an ordinance before January 1, 2023. Defines a "hobby breeder". Provides that restrictions on the retail sale of dogs apply to certain cities and incorporated towns. Defines a "kennel" to include an establishment that is liable for the payment of a county option dog tax.
Excepts an alley from the maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. Increases the maximum speed limit for a vehicle having a declared gross weight greater than 26,000 pounds from 65 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated on a highway that is: (1) on the national system of interstate and defense highways located outside an urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000; or (2) the responsibility of the Indiana finance authority.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana 4-H and recognizing February 7, 2023, as Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse.
Provides that an applicant who has previously received a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree may be eligible for a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant if the applicant: (1) received a diploma of graduation, high school equivalency certificate, or state of Indiana general educational development diploma five or more years before the applicant applies for a grant; and (2) is not working in the subject matter field in which the applicant received the baccalaureate degree or associate degree. (Current law provides that an applicant for a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant may not have previously received a baccalaureate degree, an associate degree, or an eligible certificate.)
Provides that a parcel of land that: (1) is at least one-tenth of an acre in size; and (2) contains wetlands, as delineated by a person certified in wetland delineation; may be classified as wildlands for purposes of property tax assessment.
Allows the department of natural resources (department) to issue a permit to a person proposing to do work that requires withdrawal of 10,000,000 or more gallons of ground water per day, following the department conducting a feasability study examining the watershed and replenishment. Requires the department to determine how to inform persons of the need for a permit to perform certain work related to ground water withdrawal and to undertake certain activities related to streamlining the permitting process. Provides that the law governing ground water rights does not supersede or affect the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact or related law, rules, duties, actions, immunities, or obligations.
Allows a water or wastewater utility to extend service to a school or hospital without a deposit or other adequate assurance of performance from the customer.
Defines "companion animal" as a dog or cat. Defines "casual breeder" as a person who maintains at least five but not more than 20 unaltered female dogs that are at least 12 months of age and is recognized by a kennel society. Defines "hobby breeder" as a person who: (1) maintains not more than four unaltered female dogs that are at least 12 months of age; (2) only sells the offspring of the unaltered female dogs raised on the breeder's premises as pets or for exhibition; and (3) is recognized by a kennel society. Prohibits the adoption or enforcement of an ordinance or regulation prohibiting the sale of a companion animal in certain circumstances.
