Mike Karickhoff - Indiana

Requires the Indiana law enforcement training board to establish mandatory training in de-escalation as part of the use-of-force curriculum, and requires de-escalation training to be provided as a part of: (1) pre-basic training; (2) mandatory inservice training; and (3) the executive training program. Establishes a procedure to allow the Indiana law enforcement training board to decertify an officer who has committed misconduct. Defines "chokehold" and prohibits the use of a chokehold under certain circumstances. Specifies that a law enforcement officer who turns off a body worn camera with the intent to conceal a criminal act commits a Class A misdemeanor. Requires an agency hiring a law enforcement officer to request the officer's employment record and certain other information from previous employing agencies, requires the previous employing agency to provide certain employment information upon request, and provides immunity for disclosure of the employment records. Makes an appropriation to the Indiana law enforcement training academy for making capital improvements.

Signed into law Apr 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 6

Signed into law · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

State house monument to suffragists.

Extends the Indiana women's suffrage centennial commission (IWSCC) until July 1, 2024. Requires the IWSCC to commission the creation of a suitable monument to the people of Indiana active in the women's suffrage movement and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Requires the department of administration to install the monument commissioned by the IWSCC on the grounds of the state house before January 1, 2024.

Signed into law Apr 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 14

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson upon her retirement.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson upon her retirement from the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State.

Passed Mar 31, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1227

Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Thirteenth check and $50 increase payment.

Provides for a thirteenth check in 2021 for certain members of the: (1) Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; (2) public employees' retirement fund; (3) state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan; (4) state police pre-1987 benefit system; and (5) state police 1987 benefit system. Provides for a $50 payment to members of the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund and public employees' retirement fund, and to participants of the state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan.

Passed Mar 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 25

Passed · Indiana House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing Lilly Shallenberger as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in Howard County.

Passed Mar 18, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Rep. Mike Karickhoff

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