The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 4 on the duties of the Corrections and Criminal Code Interim Study Committee authored by Sen. Bray. The bill provides that the Corrections and Criminal Code Interim Study Committee shall review current trends with respect to criminal behavior, sentencing, incarceration, and treatment and may identify particular needs of the … [Read more...] about Duties of the Corrections and Criminal Code Interim Study Committee
Eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance
The Senate Committee on Family and Children Services heard SB 11 authored by Sen. Bohacek on eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance. The bill (1) removes the 12-month limitation on receipt by certain individuals of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits, and (2) specifies that, beginning January 1, 2019, Indiana elects to opt out of the federal law pr … [Read more...] about Eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance
Administration of overdose intervention drug
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard SB 13 on the administration of overdose intervention drugs authored by Sen. Glick. This bill provides that community correction officers and probation officers may administer an overdose intervention drug. It also requires community correction officers and probation officers to report the use of an overdose intervention drug to the emergency … [Read more...] about Administration of overdose intervention drug
Putnam County magistrate
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 14 on allowing the judges of the Putnam circuit and superior courts to appoint a Putnam County magistrate, authored by Sen. Bray. Putnam County Judges Denny Bridges and Matt Headley testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 10-0. Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/14 … [Read more...] about Putnam County magistrate
Sentencing enhancement for injury to others
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 63 on sentencing enhancement for injury to others authored by Sen. Young. The bill makes technical corrections to Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 to make internal references consistent. No testimony was heard on the bill. The bill passed 8-0. Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/63. … [Read more...] about Sentencing enhancement for injury to others