SJR 14 IN
Constitutional right to farm and ranch.
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Summary
Provides that the Constitution of the State of Indiana guarantees the right of the people of Indiana to engage in diverse farming and ranching practices. Provides that the general assembly may not pass a law that unreasonably abridges the right of farmers and ranchers to employ or refuse to employ effective agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices. Provides that the new constitutional provision does not modify any: (1) provision of the common law; (2) statute relating to trespass or eminent domain; or (3) other property right, existing or previously enacted statute, or existing or previously adopted administrative rule.
Sponsors (3)
- Blake Doriot Republican · author
- James Tomes Republican · author
- Mark Messmer · author
Action history (4)
- Jan 7, 2021 Authored by Senator Doriot · upper
- Jan 7, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure · upper
- Jan 7, 2021 Senator Messmer added as second author · upper
- Jan 7, 2021 Senator Tomes added as third author · upper
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