H.E.A. 1087, P.L. 198 Effective: §§1-17, 21-31, 33-38, 40-127, 129-158, 160-219, 221-258, 260-370, 378-650, 652-669, 671-691 effective July 1, 2016; §§18-20, 128, 159, 220, 259, 371-377, 651, 670 effective March 24, 2016; §§32, 39 effective January 1, 2017 Relocates and modifies the following after expiration or repeal: IC 9-14 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles). IC 9-15 (Bureau of Motor Veh … [Read more...] about Bureau of motor vehicles omnibus bill
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles omnibus bill
The Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee heard HB 1087 sponsored by Sens. Yoder and Arnold on the Bureau of Motor Vehicles omnibus bill. The bill amends the chapter regarding the rescission for lifetime Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV) suspensions regarding eligibility and adding a new code section to outline the procedures to be used by the court once the petition … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles omnibus bill
Ignition interlock devices
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1130 sponsored by Sen. Kruse on ignition interlock devices. Author Rep. Wesco explained that the bill requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to establish minimum standards and specifications for ignition interlock devices. An amendment was adopted making technical changes as well as establishing a fu … [Read more...] about Ignition interlock devices
Work zone safety
The Senate Corrections & Criminal Law Committee heard SB 248 authored by Sen. Ford on work zone safety. The bill directs the court to recommend a 60-day suspension of driving privileges of a person who in a 12-month period accumulates more than two judgments or convictions for speeding or reckless driving in a highway work zone when workers are present. The Indiana State … [Read more...] about Work zone safety
Employees and expungement
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 267, authored by Sen. Taylor, on employees and expungement. Existing law prohibits job/license applications from questioning applicants concerning expunged arrests or convictions; the bill extends the prohibition to questions in interviews, and establishes a Class C infraction for violations (Class B infraction for repeat … [Read more...] about Employees and expungement