Repeals certain driving privilege suspensions when a motor vehicle is used in dealing certain controlled substances.
Allows the judges of the Gibson superior court and Gibson circuit court to appoint a magistrate. Allows the appointed magistrate for Gibson County to serve both the Gibson superior court and the Gibson circuit court. Allows the judges of the Hamilton circuit and superior courts to jointly appoint an additional magistrate to serve the Hamilton County courts.
Provides that in lieu of arresting a person who has allegedly committed a misdemeanor (other than a traffic misdemeanor) in a law enforcement officer's presence, the officer may issue a summons and promise to appear unless the person: (1) has committed a violent misdemeanor offense that involves a victim or a weapon or involves an offense related to the impaired operation of a motor vehicle; (2) poses a safety risk to the person, the officer, or the public; or (3) has falsely identified the person to the officer. Requires that the summons set forth substantially the nature of the offense and direct the person to appear before a court at a stated place and time not later than seven business days after issuance of the summons.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana University in recognition of its Bicentennial Anniversary on January 20, 2020.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Evansville Reitz Memorial High School football team on winning the 2019 Indiana High School Athletic Association ("IHSAA") Class 4A state championship title.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Evansville Reitz Memorial High School boys soccer team on winning the 2019 Indiana High School Athletic Association ("IHSAA") Class 2A state championship title.
Establishes a fifth and sixth circuit court in Clark County.
Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) to lead a statewide mental health initiative to provide support and guidance for schools regarding mental and behavioral health. Requires the office to: (1) select one or more universal screening tools for recommended use in identifying students who are at risk or in need of intervention related to mental and behavioral health disorders; (2) provide guidance and information to schools in the recommended administration of the universal screening tools and establishing support teams; and (3) post the guidance and information on the office's Internet web site. Establishes the mental health advisory committee to advise the office on certain matters regarding the statewide mental health initiative. Requires the office to recommend and distribute information regarding a preferred mental health response model.
Authorizes an Indiana Blue Star family member license plate.
Defines, for purposes of the twenty-first century scholars program, "qualified early college student". Provides that a qualified early college student may apply to the commission for higher education for a twenty-first century scholarship to pay for postsecondary tuition costs associated with up to 30 postsecondary credit hours for dual credit or concurrent enrollment courses. Makes technical corrections.
