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Indiana ag bills advance

Two major ag bills in the Indiana legislature cleared another hurdle yesterday.  Indiana House members voted 73-25 in favor of Senate Bill 101, the Ag Trespass Bill.  That measure provides farmers the same protections against trespass enjoyed by Hoosier homeowners.

Members of the House voted 67-30 in favor of Senate Bill 186, Indiana’s Right to Farm legislation.  The vote reaffirms the importance of a strong farm sector to the overall health of Indiana’s rural communities and the state’s economy. 

SB 186 now heads to the Governor’s desk for consideration for signing and SB 101 heads back to the full Senate for final approval before going in front of the General Assembly.

AUDIO: Carlin Yoder, IN State Senator (1:00mp3)