The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Torr’s HB 1037 invalidating indemnity provisions in construction or design contracts involving a promisee’s own negligence or willful misconduct or that of their agents, servants, or independent contractors. Rep.Torr asked those present to comment on the bill to meet with him to discuss differences and did not request a committee vote. The bil … [Read more...] about Construction or design contracts
Shelby County magistrate
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1053 on the Shelby County magistrate authored by Reps. Eberhart and Steuerwald. The bill permits Shelby County to appoint a magistrate. The bill was amended by consent to have the appointment made by all three judges not just by the superior court judges. Judge Charles O’Connor, Shelby Circuit Court, testified in support of the b … [Read more...] about Shelby County magistrate
Study of civil forfeiture laws
The House Judiciary Committee heard Reps. Wesco and Torr’s HB 1123 to request the Legislative Council create an interim study of civil forfeiture laws to review existing statutes concerning civil forfeitures and render a report on its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2017. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry testified in s … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws
Clark County magistrate
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1176 on Clark County magistrate authored by Reps. Stemler and Steuerwald. The bill permits Clark County to appoint an additional magistrate. Judge Vicki Carmichael, Clark Circuit Court #4, testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 13-0. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/house/1176 … [Read more...] about Clark County magistrate
Probate and trust matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard Rep. Washburne’s HB 1407 which makes various changes to probate and trust matters concerning contesting of wills, the size of unsupervised estates, authorization of certain acts by a trustee, the consideration of the requests of de facto custodians and living parents of incapacitated persons in the appointment of guardians, and in custody o … [Read more...] about Probate and trust matters