Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 R cosponsors

SB 450 — Low head dams.

Last action — Representative Leonard added as cosponsor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires the natural resources commission to establish a roster of low head dams in the state that are capable of creating hazardous currents that pose safety issues. Establishes requirements concerning low head dams for the department of natural resources (department) and owners of low head dams. Except for purposes of an inspection, maintenance, or removal, prohibits a person from accessing a low head dam. Prohibits wading, boating, swimming, or accessing the waters within 50 feet of a low head dam when warning signs are present. Provides that the state is not liable for any death or injury that occurs on or resulting from a low head dam that is not owned by the state. Provides for a penalty for violations. Requires the department to prepare a report that includes recommendations concerning the creation of a low head dam removal program and any recommendations concerning low head dam safety legislation.

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Action History

  1. Representative Leonard added as cosponsor

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

  3. Referred to the House

  4. Senator Kruse added as coauthor

  5. House sponsor: Representative Manning

  6. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 198: yeas 49, nays 0

  7. Senator Lanane added as coauthor

  8. Senator Grooms added as coauthor

  9. Senator Houchin added as third author

  10. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  11. Senator Doriot added as second author

  12. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  13. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

  14. Authored by Senator Busch

Sponsors

  • Daniel Leonard · Cosponsor
  • Ethan Manning · Primary
  • Dennis Kruse · Cosponsor
  • Timothy Lanane · Cosponsor
  • Ronald Grooms · Cosponsor
  • Erin Houchin · Primary
  • Blake Doriot · Primary
  • Justin Busch · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Daniel Leonard
  • Dennis Kruse
  • Timothy Lanane
  • Ronald Grooms

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

SB 450 - Busch - 3rd Reading

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Unaffiliated 19001
Democrat 3000
Total 49001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Kruse — Yea
Lanane — Yea
Ruckelshaus — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Ford J.D. — Yea
Melton — Yea
Spartz — Yea
Boots — Yea
Ford Jon — Yea
Merritt — Yea
Stoops — Yea
Messmer — Yea
Breaux — Yea
Mrvan — Yea
Grooms — Yea
Zay — Yea
Perfect — Yea
Houchin — Yea
Crane — Yea
Tallian — Not Voting
David Niezgodski Democrat Yea
Greg Taylor Democrat Yea
Lonnie Randolph Democrat Yea
Aaron Freeman Republican Yea
Blake Doriot Republican Yea
Brian Buchanan Republican Yea
Chris Garten Republican Yea
Ed Charbonneau Republican Yea
Eric Bassler Republican Yea
Eric Koch Republican Yea
Greg Walker Republican Yea
James Buck Republican Yea
James Tomes Republican Yea
Jean Leising Republican Yea
Jeff Raatz Republican Yea
Justin Busch Republican Yea
Linda Rogers Republican Yea
Liz Brown Republican Yea
Michael Crider Republican Yea
Michael Young Republican Yea
Mike Bohacek Republican Yea
Mike Gaskill Republican Yea
Rick Niemeyer Republican Yea
Rodric Bray Republican Yea
Ron Alting Republican Yea
Ryan Mishler Republican Yea
Stacey Donato Republican Yea
Susan Glick Republican Yea
Travis Holdman Republican Yea
Vaneta Becker Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 450 do?
Requires the natural resources commission to establish a roster of low head dams in the state that are capable of creating hazardous currents that pose safety issues. Establishes requirements concerning low head dams for the department of natural resources (department) and owners of low head dams. Except for purposes of an inspection, maintenance, or removal, prohibits a person from accessing a low head dam. Prohibits wading, boating, swimming, or accessing the waters within 50 feet of a low head dam when warning signs are present. Provides that the state is not liable for any death or injury that occurs on or resulting from a low head dam that is not owned by the state. Provides for a penalty for violations. Requires the department to prepare a report that includes recommendations concerning the creation of a low head dam removal program and any recommendations concerning low head dam safety legislation.
Who sponsors SB 450?
SB 450 is sponsored by Daniel Leonard, Ethan Manning (Republican), Dennis Kruse, Timothy Lanane, Ronald Grooms, Erin Houchin, Blake Doriot (Republican), and Justin Busch (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 450?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 450?
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