LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS 200 W. Washington St., Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 233-0696 iga.in.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT LS 6635 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 31, 2024 BILL NUMBER: HB 1181 BILL AMENDED: SUBJECT: Horticultural Matters. FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Aylesworth BILL STATUS: 2 nd Reading - 1 st House FIRST SPONSOR: FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State DEDICATED FEDERAL Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that the State Seed Commissioner shall use certain federal agricultural and vegetable seed standards as the state germination standards and requirements for agricultural and vegetable seeds. It makes conforming changes. Effective Date: July 1, 2024. Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would minimally increase workload for the State Seed Commissioner to adopt rules using certain federal agricultural and vegetable seed standards as the state germination standards and requirements and to incorporate the standards into their operations. Explanation of State Revenues: Explanation of Local Expenditures: Explanation of Local Revenues: State Agencies Affected: Indiana State Chemist. Local Agencies Affected: Information Sources: https://oisc.purdue.edu/seed/seed_overview.html. HB 1181 1 Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484. HB 1181 2