The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1554 on driving with suspended driving privileges sponsored by Sen. Crider. Author Rep. Bascom introduced the bill and explained that the bill amends the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while under a lifetime forfeiture of driving privileges as follows: (1) a Level 6 felony, if the forfeiture occurred before July 1, … [Read more...] about Driving with suspended driving privileges
Town and city court judges
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HJ 1 on town and city court judges, sponsored by Sen. Brown and authored by Rep. Aylesworth. Rep. Aylesworth introduced the bill which would permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in either 1.) the county in which the city or town court is located; or 2.) in the bordering Indiana county that is closest to the location of the … [Read more...] about Town and city court judges
Controlled substances
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1056 on controlled substances sponsored by Sen. Carrasco. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which adds 2-Methyl AP-237 (synthetic opioid) and ethylphenidate (a central nervous system stimulant) to the list of controlled substances. The Professional Licensing Agency testified in support of the bill. The bill … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Various probate matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1088 on various probate matters, sponsored by Sen. Brown and authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill: The Indiana State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section testified in support of the bill. An attorney testified in support but expressed concerns about possible fraudulent creditor claims. The bill passed 8-0. Read … [Read more...] about Various probate matters
Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1121 on concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases sponsored by Sen. Brown. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile proceedings on Indiana military property. The bill applies … [Read more...] about Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases