The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 sponsored by Sen. Freeman regarding probate and guardianship matters. The author, Rep. John Young, introduced the bill which removes conflicts between probate and guardianship statutes regarding classification of claims. The bill requires that a principal may not be a minor for purposes of power of attorney act. The bill also creates a t … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship matters
Judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1453 sponsored by Sen. Niemeyer and Sen. Rogers regarding judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties. Rep. Aylesworth presented the bill which prior to amendment provided that the judicial nominating commission (commission) for the Lake and St. Joseph superior courts consists of five members, with three members appointed by the … [Read more...] about Judicial selection in Lake and St. Joseph counties
Domestic battery enhancement
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 79 sponsored by Rep. McNamara regarding domestic battery enhancement. The author, Sen. Crider, introduced the bill which enhances the penalty for domestic battery when the offender has a prior conviction for strangulation against the same family or household member. Amendment 2 was adopted by consent to enhance the penalty for an … [Read more...] about Domestic battery enhancement
Delaware circuit courts
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 152 sponsored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Prescott regarding Delaware circuit courts. The author, Sen. Gaskill, introduced the bill which eliminates the 6th circuit court in Delaware County. There was no testimony regarding the bill. The bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/152 … [Read more...] about Delaware circuit courts
Operating while intoxicated
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 201 sponsored by Rep. John Young regarding operating while intoxicated. The bill provides a defense to prosecution for a person who operates a vehicle with marijuana or its metabolite in the person’s blood when the person was not intoxicated, did not cause a traffic accident, and the substance was identified by means of a c … [Read more...] about Operating while intoxicated