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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DOC commitments and motorboat OWI
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 142 on DOC commitments and motorboat OWI sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that an individual convicted of a Level 6 felony may be committed to the Department of Correction (DOC) if the person received an enhanced sentence for being a habitual vehicular substance offender. An amendment providing that an individual … [Read more...] about DOC commitments and motorboat OWI
Motor vehicle accidents
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard, for amendment and vote only, HB 1048 authored by Rep. Soliday on motor vehicle accidents. The bill creates a Class C infraction for failing to move a crashed vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway as soon as safely possible to avoid obstructing traffic; and creates a Level 6 felony for knowingly or intentionally … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle accidents
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