The House Judiciary heard SB 181 concerning citizenship and immigration status sponsored by Rep. Jeter and authored by Sen. Koch.The author explained that the bill provides: An amendment was proposed to change the "shall" language to "may." That amendment failed. A representative from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General testified in support. The bill passed 7-2. … [Read more...] about Citizenship and immigration status
Civil
Rule against perpetuities
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1209 on rule against perpetuities authored by Rep. Heine and sponsored by Sen. L. Brown and Sen. Johnson. The bill adds provisions regarding a second power of appointment, extends the period of time for which certain nonvested property interests are valid from 90 years to 360 years after the interest is created, and extends the period of time … [Read more...] about Rule against perpetuities
Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1235 concerning prohibited causes of action concerning firearms sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The author, Rep. Jeter, explained that the bill provides only the State of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, … [Read more...] about Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms
Interference with boundary marker
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 36 concerning interference with boundary marker sponsored by Rep. King. The author, Sen. Doriot, explained that the bill creates a civil penalty for a person who knowingly or intentionally disturbs or removes a boundary marker, and permits a court to order a person who disturbs or removes a boundary marker to pay for the … [Read more...] about Interference with boundary marker
Attorney’s fees
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 226 concerning attorney fees authored by Sen. Gaskill and sponsored by Rep. Torr. Rep. Torr explained the bill would increase the amount of attorney's fees that may be incurred by an offeror to $250 per hour; and the total amount of attorney's fees, costs, and expenses that may be awarded to not more than $5,000; with respect to a … [Read more...] about Attorney’s fees