Honoring those who have served as legislative interns for the House of Representatives during the Second Regular Session of the 121st Indiana General Assembly.
Honoring State Representative David Wolkins.
Provides that attorney's fees may be awarded against a governmental entity in a case where a court finds that the claim brought by the governmental entity was frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless, but provides that the application of the law to governmental entities may not be interpreted to waive sovereign immunity. Includes individuals in the list of parties that may seek reasonable fees and expenses in a civil suit against a state agency. Increases the amount of fees and expenses awarded against a state agency from $10,000 to $25,000, and from $30,000 to $75,000, if more than three parties in a case are eligible for an award.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge John G. Baker upon his retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Honoring State Representative Ronald Bacon.
Requires that, under certain circumstances, a court of record in Indiana shall give full faith and credit to judgments and orders of a tribal court affiliated with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana Rangers, Company D of the 151st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the creation of a Medal of Honor Memorial Highway in Indiana.
Repeals and consolidates various fraud, deception, and mischief offenses. Defines "financial institution" for purposes of crimes involving financial institutions. Defines "item of sentimental value" and enhances the penalties for mischief, theft, and fraud if the offense involves an item of sentimental value. Defines "pecuniary loss" for purposes of fraud in connection with insurance. Makes conforming amendments. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on corrections and criminal code.)
Increases the aggregate damages cap for a wrongful death action from $300,000 to $700,000.
