Rep. Jeff Ellington

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Kristina Box.

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.

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.

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

Establishes a definition of "virtual instruction" for purposes of determining a school corporation's basic tuition support using the average daily membership (ADM).

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Julie Evans on receiving the 2020 Indiana Rural Teacher of the Year Award.

Makes changes to condemnation proceedings in which appraisers are appointed after December 31, 2021. Requires a city or town (municipality) condemning property within the unincorporated area of the county to obtain the county legislative body's approval by demonstrating the necessity for the taking and that it is for a public purpose. Provides that if a defendant's objection to the condemnation is sustained: (1) the plaintiff must pay the defendant's attorney's fees and costs in order to amend the complaint; and (2) the plaintiff is prohibited from filing a new complaint in condemnation against the same property for five years, unless the plaintiff proves urgent necessity for the condemnation and demonstrates payment of the defendant's attorney's fees and costs incurred for the previous condemnation action. Allows a business owner to claim compensation for intangible business losses and loss of driveway access due to condemnation. Exempts condemnation actions brought by the state acting through the Indiana department of transportation from the following: (1) The reimbursement of reasonable costs, expenses, and attorney's fees if a defendant's objection to a condemnation is sustained. (2) The prohibition on filing a new complaint in condemnation for five years if a defendant's objection to a condemnation is sustained. Requires the state acting through the Indiana department of transportation to pay the lesser of $25,000 or the fair market value of the defendant's property if the award of a court is greater than the amount specified in the last offer of settlement.

Requires a unit to allow a property owner to subdivide the owner's property by deed if: (1) the owner requests a subdivision exemption; and (2) certain requirements are met. Requires the property owner to file an application with the plan commission accompanied by a plat drawing, the recorded deed of the parent parcel, and any application fee. Provides that the application must be reviewed and approved by the plan commission staff or the plan director, without a public hearing or the approval of the plan commission. Provides that approval of the application does not exempt the property owner from complying with any other requirements regarding construction of a new residential home, including obtaining a building permit. Provides that if the number of lots that are created by the subdivision make the provisions of the subdivision ordinance applicable, the property owner must comply with the ordinance, except for any provisions controlling lot size.

Amends the requirements for instruments and conveyances to be recorded. Adds instances in which an instrument is considered validly recorded for purposes of providing constructive notice. Defines certain terms.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Congress of the United States to propose to the several states an amendment to the United States Constitution concerning the membership of the United States Supreme Court.