1-2-15-1. Designation of State Insect
Sec. 1. Pyractomena angulata, also known as the “Say’s Firefly”, the species of firefly first described by Thomas Say of New Harmony, Indiana, who is known as the father of American entomology, is designated as the official state insect of Indiana. As added by P.L.199-2018, SEC.1.
1-2-10-1. Official Language of State
Sec. 1. The English language is adopted as the official language of the state of Indiana. As added by P.L.1-1984, SEC.1.
1-2-16-1. Popcorn
Sec. 1. Popcorn grown in Indiana is designated as the official state snack of Indiana. As added by P.L.46-2021, SEC.1.
1-2-10-2. Recognition of American Sign Language as Independent Language
Sec. 2. American Sign Language is recognized as a standard, independent language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage, which is widely used by individuals who hear, individuals who are deaf, and individuals who are hard of hearing in Indiana and in the United States. As added by P.L.7-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, […]
1-2-17-1. Designation of State Fossil
Sec. 1. The mastodon is designated as the official state fossil of Indiana. As added by P.L.32-2022, SEC.1.
1-2-11-1. Wabash River
Sec. 1. The river commonly known as the Wabash River is adopted and designated as the official river of the state of Indiana. As added by P.L.3-1996, SEC.1.
1-2-12-1. “Commission”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “commission” refers to the Indiana arts commission established by IC 4-23-2-1. As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
1-2-12-2. “Selection Committee”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “selection committee” refers to the committee described in section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
1-2-12-3. Selection of Poet Laureate
Sec. 3. The poet laureate of Indiana shall be selected under this chapter. As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
1-2-12-4. Establishment of Selection Committee
Sec. 4. (a) The selection committee consists of the following eight (8) members: (1) Seven (7) members selected by the commission who represent state educational institutions and private postsecondary educational institutions. (2) The executive director of the commission. (b) The president of each of the institutions selected under subsection (a)(1) shall name a faculty member […]