S.E.A. 16, P.L. 97 Effective: July 1, 2024 Establishes a guardian ad litem pilot program in LaPorte County, Marshall County, and Starke County. Requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in an adoption proceeding if a parent of the child has an intellectual disability and is subject to a guardianship. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Guardians ad litem in adoption pilot program
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Commission on court appointed attorneys
The House Ways and Means Committee heard SB 179 on the commission on court appointed attorneys sponsored by Reps. McNamara, Steuerwald, Negele and Hatcher. Author, Sen. Koch, introduced the bill. Chair, Rep. Thompson, offered amendment #11 which was adopted by consent. The amendment removes the misdemeanor pilot program and replaces it with a statewide misdemeanor reimbursement … [Read more...] about Commission on court appointed attorneys
Commission on court appointed attorneys
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 179 concerning commission on court appointed attorneys sponsored by Rep. McNamara. The author, Sen. Koch, explained that the bill: The bill was amended by consent to add Crawford and Perry Counties to the pilot program and to make technical corrections. The Indiana Public Defender Commission testified in support of … [Read more...] about Commission on court appointed attorneys
Worksite speed control pilot program
H.E.A. 1015, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2023 Requires the Indiana department of transportation (department) to establish the worksite speed control pilot program (pilot program) for the purpose of enforcing worksite speed limits. Requires that the department: (1) work with the state police department to administer the pilot program; and (2) enter into an agreement with the … [Read more...] about Worksite speed control pilot program
Worksite speed control pilot program
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation heard HB 1015 sponsored by Sen. Jon Ford and Sen. Messmer on worksite speed control pilot program. Author Rep. Pressel presented the bill which seeks to create a pilot program for enforcing worksite speed limits for active road construction. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) would work with state … [Read more...] about Worksite speed control pilot program