CAFO bill SB221

CAFO BILL TO BE HEARD ON MONDAY On Monday, January 26, Senate Environment Committee Chair Beverly Gard (R-Greenfield) plans to hear SB 221, a bill she introduced that would establish a “good character” requirement for operators of regulated livestock facilities in Indiana. Sen. Gard worked with a number of the state’s ag organizations, including Farm Bureau, in developing the bill. She acknowledged that SB 221 may need further amendment and does not expect to take a vote on Monday. She has also indicated that this will be the only Senate livestock bill that will receive a hearing this year.