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SB0232 - Statewide 911 system.
Kyle Walker, Michael R. Crider, Aaron Freeman
Last updated 6 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Statewide 911 system. Removes references to "enhanced 911 service". Increases the penalty for false informing if the false report is that a person is dangerous and certain other circumstances exist. Changes references from the "enhanced prepaid wireless charge" to the "911 service prepaid wireless charge". Provides that information relating to security measures or precautions used to secure the statewide 911 system may be excepted from public disclosure at the discretion of the statewide 911 board. Makes changes to or repeals certain definitions relating to the state 911 system. Provides that all originating service providers that provide 911 service for their customers: (1) shall connect to the state 911 system using an industry standard or functional equivalent; and (2) must establish and maintain the connection in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements requiring service continuity and ensure access to public safety assistance.Provides that an emergency communications center included in the definition of PSAP may not be construed to create an additional PSAP. Makes a technical correction. Makes conforming amendments.
STATUS
Passed
SB0241 - Taking bobcats.
Scott A. Baldwin, Michael R. Crider, Chris Garten
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Taking bobcats. Requires the department of natural resources to establish and implement a season to take bobcats not later than July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB0222 - Automobile dealers.
Mark B. Messmer, Michael R. Crider, Jim Pressel
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Automobile dealers. Amends the remedy procedure to repair a motor vehicle that is subject to a stop sale directive to include new motor vehicles. Requires a purchaser, customer, or transferee of a rebuilt or salvage vehicle to sign a written acknowledgment of receipt of the disclosure for a rebuilt or salvage vehicle. Requires the dealer services division of the secretary of state (secretary) to prescribe the form of the written disclosure for a rebuilt or salvage vehicle. Establishes a required training course that an applicant for a used motor vehicle dealer license must complete in order to obtain a used motor vehicle dealer license. Requires dealers to be able to provide to the secretary dealer records in an electronic format. Provides that a dealer has 10 business days to produce electronic dealer records after an investigating or auditing employee of the secretary requests the records. Requires any item that is not a part of the advertised sale price of a motor vehicle to be a separate line item in the contract for sale or lease. Provides that: (1) the owner, lessor, or operator of a commercial motor vehicle; or (2) a person who leases or rents a commercial motor vehicle to another person; is not civilly liable for a tort claim based on the failure to install optional equipment on a commercial motor vehicle unless certain circumstances exist.
STATUS
Passed
HB1021 - Green alert for missing at risk veterans.
Mitchell Alan Gore, Renee Pack, Steve Bartels
Last updated 6 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Green alert for missing at risk veterans. Defines "veteran at risk". Creates the green alert program to provide for public notification regarding missing veterans at risk. Changes the name of the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children and missing endangered adults to the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults (clearinghouse). Makes conforming changes to the duties of the clearinghouse. Creates certain duties and reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies concerning missing veterans at risk. Provides immunity for a broadcaster who broadcasts, or an electronic billboard operator who displays, a green alert notification and a person who establishes or maintains a green alert website under an agreement with the state police department. Makes technical corrections.
STATUS
Passed
HB1143 - Disposal of firearms via trade for new equipment.
Jim Lucas, Steve Bartels, Christopher P. Jeter
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Disposal of firearms via trade for new equipment. Permits a law enforcement agency to dispose of certain confiscated firearms by trade with a licensed firearms dealer, a licensed firearm manufacturer, or another law enforcement agency in exchange for new firearms and other law enforcement equipment. Sets forth the recording and reporting requirements for the trade of firearms by a law enforcement agency.
STATUS
Passed
HB1079 - Low THC hemp extract.
Jake Teshka, Ethan Manning, Steve Bartels
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Low THC hemp extract. Defines "work in progress hemp extract" for purposes of the statute concerning industrial hemp. Provides that a licensed hemp handler may possess, manufacture, store, transport, or sell work in progress hemp extract. Provides for purposes of the statute concerning the adulteration or misbranding of foods, that a food is not considered adulterated for containing low THC hemp extract. Requires a food establishment that serves food containing low THC hemp extract to disclose in writing to a consumer that the food contains low THC hemp extract. Sets forth certain restrictions with respect to the packaging of low THC hemp extract. Establishes criteria for the analysis of low THC hemp extract, and prohibits the sale of low THC hemp extract to a person less than 21 years of age if the low THC hemp extract contains certain elements. Makes other changes
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1106 - Regulated amusement devices.
Kendell Culp, Micheal Aylesworth, Steve Bartels
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Regulated amusement devices. Provides that the department of homeland security (department) shall not inspect, and operating permits are not required for, certain regulated amusement devices. Provides that the department may perform an inspection of an exempted regulated amusement device only if a valid complaint or incident is reported to the department concerning the regulated amusement device.
STATUS
Passed
HB1142 - Hoosier first responder medal of honor.
Jim Lucas, Zach Payne, Steve Bartels
Last updated 6 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Hoosier first responder medal of honor. Establishes the Hoosier first responder medal of honor (medal). Provides that the department of homeland security (department) may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. Provides that, upon approval of a nomination by the department, the department shall notify the entity employing the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of the nomination. Provides that the entity shall notify a member of the general assembly who represents the district in which the entity is located of the Indiana first responder's nomination. Provides that the member of the general assembly shall recommend the Indiana first responder for the medal to the governor. Provides that, if the department determines that an Indiana first responder nominated to the department does not meet the eligibility requirements to receive the medal, the department may make recommendations to the entity that employs the Indiana first responder or for which the Indiana first responder volunteers of other forms of recognition for the Indiana first responder. Provides that the governor may award the medal to the Indiana first responder or the Indiana first responder's next of kin at a public ceremony.
STATUS
Passed
HCR0009 - Asking for the support of every Hoosier to help reduce veteran suicide.
Craig Haggard, Steve Bartels, Christopher N. Judy
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Asking for the support of every Hoosier to help reduce veteran suicide. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION asking for the support of every Hoosier to help reduce veteran suicide.
STATUS
Passed
HB1349 - Decriminalization of marijuana.
Heath VanNatter, Steve Bartels, Jake Teshka
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Decriminalization of marijuana. Decriminalizes possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Indiana district HD-074
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Indiana House
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