Legislative Update

Judicial Administration

Public notices

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform heard HB 1283 on public notices authored by Rep. Zimmerman. The bill requires the Indiana Office of Technology to establish a state public notice website (Website) that allows members of the public to publish and view legal notices at no cost. The bill permits a statutory notice requirement to be met through publication on the … [Read more...] about Public notices

Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding

Filed Under: Judicial Administration

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 139 authored by Sens. Donato and Dorioton jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding. The bill allows a woman to claim an exemption from jury service if she gave birth in the preceding 365 days and is currently breastfeeding. Supporting testimony was received from a former juror, a non-profit public health coalition, and the bill’s c … [Read more...] about Jury duty exemption for women breastfeeding

Constitutional amendment ballot question

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The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1019 authored by Rep. Aylesworth on constitutional amendment ballot question. The bill prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning the residency of a city or town court judge, which states: Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a … [Read more...] about Constitutional amendment ballot question