Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR47: Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1544* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: Bauer M, Garcia Wilburn, King, Andrade, Harris ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc. Whereas, Indiana's agribusiness industry employs over 94,000 agricultural workers across more than 53,000 farming operations who are key partners for the safety, security, and sustainability of Indiana's food supply; Whereas, The labor of Indiana's farmworkers contributes billions of dollars annually to the state's economy, and agriculture continues to be one of the principal industries in the state; Whereas, Indiana honors all those who plant, cultivate, harvest, and process our agricultural products; HR 1544/DI 140 2026 Whereas, Proteus, Inc., is an Iowa-based private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers, immigrants, and others since 1979; Whereas, In addition to offices in Iowa, Proteus, Inc., serves a constituency in Indiana and Nebraska; Whereas, Proteus, Inc., was created to help provide communities with health, educational, and economic opportunities; Whereas, To achieve its goals, Proteus, Inc., strives to make its programs accessible to as many members of the community as possible; embraces diversity in staff, recipients of services, program delivery, and in programs as a whole; develops a culture of respect and acceptance in its organization and general community; creates, evaluates, and maintains programs to meet the changing needs of the …
Sponsors
- Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D, HD-032)
- Joanna King (R, HD-049)
- Mike Andrade (D, HD-012)
- Earl Harris (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Coauthored by Representatives Garcia Wilburn, King, Andrade, Harris
- : Authored by Representative Bauer
Common questions
- What is HR47?
- HR47 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognizing "Farmworker and Farmer Awareness Week" and the work of Proteus, Inc.
- What is the status of HR47?
- Passed both chambers as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR47?
- Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR47?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0047
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