FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kellyn Harrison, Press Secretary
Kellyn.Harrison@iga.in.gov
317-232-9498
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) — The Drainage Task Force is seeking public input to discuss state drainage laws and how they affect the agriculture industry, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the task force.
"Many Indiana residents attended last month's meeting to discuss our state's current land drainage laws, and their input was very beneficial in helping task force members pinpoint where issues may be stemming from," Leising said. "I still highly encourage those interested in contributing to the discussion to attend this meeting to express their concerns."
The task force will meet at the Indiana Statehouse in the Senate chamber on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at noon. There will be a period for public comment and discussion following presentations.
The Drainage Task Force is responsible for reviewing drainage laws, making determinations and recommendations concerning drainage and regulatory matters, and determining whether the balance between state and local authority over agricultural land drainage favors state authority more in Indiana than in neighboring states.
The task force consists of 19 members including six members of the Indiana Senate, six members of the Indiana House of Representatives and seven governor-appointed individuals.
Those who cannot attend can stream the meeting online at www.iga.in.gov.
If you have any questions or concerns on these or other topics, feel free to reach out at Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov or 317-232-9493.
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State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) represents Senate District 42, which includes
Decatur, Fayette, Ripley and Rush counties, and portions of Franklin, Jennings and Shelby counties.
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