The following traffic law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 8 Traffic enforcement in residential complexes and on property governed by homeowners association Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3191 Floor amendments: Adds that a residential complex or homeowners association that enters into an enforcement contract with a unit to enforce a unit … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Traffic Law
Campground matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 17 concerning campground matters authored by Sen. Doriot and Sen. Rogers. The bill, as amended by the committee, outlines circumstances in which a campground owner, as defined in the bill, can request an individual to leave the property and a person’s failure to do so commits criminal trespass under IC 35-43-2-2. Two campground owners and the E … [Read more...] about Campground matters
Landlord tenant settlement conference program
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 116 regarding the Landlord tenant settlement conference program authored by Sen. Tallian, Sen. L. Brown, and Sen. Bohacek. The bill, as introduced, provides an increase in the small claims jurisdictional amount for possessory actions to $10,000 until June 30, 2023, requires parties to a possessory action to participate in the Supreme Court’s l … [Read more...] about Landlord tenant settlement conference program
Delaware circuit courts
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 152 concerning Delaware Circuit Courts authored by Sen. Gaskill. The bill would eliminate the 6th circuit court in Delaware County. Last week testimony was received from two Delaware County Council members in support of the bill, and Delaware Circuit Court Judge Kim Dowling and the Indiana Judges Association testified in opposition. The bill … [Read more...] about Delaware circuit courts
Prosecuting attorneys
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 186 on prosecuting attorneys authored by Sen. Koch. The bill: Repeals the requirement that a prosecuting attorney execute a surety bond for the faithful execution of the duties of the office. Allows a prosecuting attorney or deputy prosecuting attorney to solemnize a marriage. Permits the department of child services … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys