The House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 1110, authored by Rep. Stemler and Rep. Steuerwald, originally allowing appointment of a third Clark circuit court magistrate. The bill was amended to allow the judge of the Vanderburgh circuit court to appoint a second full-time magistrate and to allow the judge of the Greene circuit court and the judge of the Greene superior court to … [Read more...] about Clark circuit court magistrate
Court fees
The House Ways and Means Committee heard Rep. Steuerwald’s HB 1425 on court fees (automated record keeping fee and document storage fee). The Committee amended the bill by consent to reinstate the homeowner protection unit account for deposit of automated record keeping fees from Marion County Small Claims Courts. The bill passed as amended, 14- Read the bill at … [Read more...] about Court fees
Claim deadlines
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Holdman’s SB 65 on claim deadlines. This bill removes provisions barring certain claims filed against a decedent’s estate more than nine months after the date of the decedent’s death. The amendment, adopted by consent, changes the deadline to either nine months or after two months have passed from the date notice is given to the creditor, whi … [Read more...] about Claim deadlines
Various probate and trust matters
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Steele’s SB 355 on various probate and trust matters. This bill provides that a trust may incorporate by reference a document that exists at the time the trust is executed. It also specifies that funeral expenses and expenses of a tombstone are expenses of administration. The bill expands the definition of “person” under the probate code to i … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters
Lawsuits against gun manufacturers
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Tomes’ SB 98 on lawsuits against gun manufacturers. This bill prohibits a person from bringing or maintaining certain actions against a firearms manufacturer, ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or seller, and makes the prohibition retroactive. After receiving testimony, the bill passed 7-1. Read the bill a … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against gun manufacturers