LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6231 NOTE PREPARED: Nov 7, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 32 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Glick BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a pilot
program to combat chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill would increase workload and expenditures for the DNR an
indeterminate amount for FY 2026 and FY 2027. The pilot program must include the collection of DNA
samples, a testing location for DNA samples, and a captive breeding program for deer that are genetically
resistant to CWD. The bred female and male deer are to be released between February and April 2027.
Costs for DNA testing will depend on the number of samples tested and whether the DNR has the testing
resources or would need to outsource the testing. If the DNR uses outside resources, testing is likely to be
about $75 per sample, based on the most recent professional services contract between the Indiana Board of
Animal Health and the North American Deer Registry, which lists a flat fee of $75 for each sample tested
and analyzed. Costs for the captive deer breeding program will depend on the number of deer bred. These
costs may include deer feed, veterinary costs, and containment supplies and materials (fencing, posts, gates,
water tanks, feed troughs, etc.).
The bill allows the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the
bill, which is a routine function of the NRC.
Explanation of State Revenues: Revenue to the Fish and Wildlife Fund may increase for FY 2027 as the
bill allows the DNR to sell up to 50% of the bred white-tailed deer from the pilot program for $500 per deer.
Revenue will depend on the number of deer bred and sold.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
SB 32 1 State Agencies Affected: Department of Natural Resources; Natural Resources Commission.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Board of Animal Health;
https://contracts.idoa.in.gov/idoacontractsweb/PUBLIC/0000000000000000000086784-000.pdf.
Fiscal Analyst: Heather Puletz, 317-234-9484.
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