H.E.A. 1305, P.L. 188-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Raises the penalty for reckless driving resulting in bodily injury from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Reduces the penalty for reckless driving resulting in property damage from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that simultaneous possession of an out-of-state driver's license or identification … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues
Supervision of probationary drivers
H.E.A. 1394, P.L. 150-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Amends existing supervised driving requirements to receive a learner's permit or an operator's license. Provides that an individual with a disability who satisfies certain requirements is eligible to receive an operator's license. Repeals a superseded provision concerning probationary operator's licenses. Provides that an … [Read more...] about Supervision of probationary drivers
Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 98 concerning lawsuits against gun manufacturers sponsored by Reps. Smaltz and Torr. Rep. Smaltz presented the bill, which seeks to amend provisions in Title 34 to prohibit bringing or maintaining certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, effective retroactively to August 26, 1999. After receiving testimony and committee discussion, the … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
Unclaimed property act and savings bonds
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 282 concerning unclaimed property act and savings bonds sponsored by Rep. Wesco. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to process unclaimed savings bonds held for more than 20 years as unclaimed property. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to claim unclaimed savings bonds held by the federal government if the bond was purchased … [Read more...] about Unclaimed property act and savings bonds
Consumer protection
The House Judiciary Committee continued its discussion from a few weeks ago on SB 307 concerning consumer protection authored and presented by Sen. Bray. The Committee adopted an amendment by consent that clarifies that telephone service providers are not subject to the provisions of this bill. The committee also accepted a second amendment by consent to provide that the issuer of … [Read more...] about Consumer protection