The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1075 on nonprofit organizations authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill provides that a court may dissolve a nonprofit organization in certain circumstances, provides additional remedies that the attorney general may seek for violations and requires a nonprofit to maintain records for three years and allows the attorney general to inspect those … [Read more...] about Nonprofit organizations
New courts and new magistrates
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1114 on new courts and new magistrates authored by Rep. Torr. The bill: Testimony from Elkhart County Judge Gretchen Lund was heard in support of the proposed changes to the Elkhart County courts. Elkhart County Commissioner Rogers also testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 13-0. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about New courts and new magistrates
Duties of victim services division of ICJI
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1195 on the duties of the victim services division of ICJI authored by Rep. McNamara. The bill repeals the statutes governing the domestic violence prevention and treatment council and reassigns the council’s duties to the victim services division of ICJI. Testimony was heard from ICJI’s Executive Director and the Indiana Coa … [Read more...] about Duties of victim services division of ICJI
Killing a law enforcement animal
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1306 on killing a law enforcement animal authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill increases the penalty for killing a law enforcement animal from a Level 6 to a Level 5 felony. Testimony from Fishers Police Department representatives was heard in support of the bill. Testimony in opposition to the bill was heard from Indiana Public … [Read more...] about Killing a law enforcement animal
2022 Legislative Session Digest
This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2022 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest or portions of bills that were signed into law. Civil Law Newborn safety device (S.E.A. 185, P.L. 107) Agritourism activities (S.E.A. 343, P.L. 63) Controllable electronic records (S.E.A. 351, P.L. 110) Protective … [Read more...] about 2022 Legislative Session Digest