Indiana HCR9: Urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana’s economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana's economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs. Abbott, O'Brien, Moseley , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RC 2513/DI hf Introduced Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. _____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes-St…

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana's economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs. Abbott, O'Brien, Moseley , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 RC 2513/DI hf Introduced Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. _____ A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging all relevant agencies and stakeholders to work collaboratively to explore extending the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation season to advance Indiana's economic prosperity, grow exports, and support Hoosier jobs. Whereas, The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway connects Indiana to world markets and carries critical shipments for steelmaking, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and energy production; Whereas, The locks on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway have been closing for three months each year during the winter since the 1950s, while other global shipping routes have instituted best practices to maintain operations during harsh winter conditions; Whereas, Indiana has the largest maritime economy of all eight Great Lakes states and accounts for 57% of the U.S. economic impacts based on Great Lakes shipping; Whereas, Advancements in shipping technology, ice breaking, and infrastructure now offer opportunities to extend the navigation season, increasing efficiency and supporting year-round employment for Hoosiers; Whereas, Indiana's ports and maritime industry generate nearly $30 billion annually …