A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Wendy Robinson upon her retirement as Superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Repeals the following boards and commissions: (1) Public highway private enterprise review board. (2) Lake Michigan marina and shoreline development commission. Repeals the following advisory councils and advisory boards: (1) Interstate rail passenger advisory council. (2) Orange County development advisory board. Repeals the high speed rail development fund (fund) and requires the budget agency to transfer any unencumbered money in the fund to the state general fund. Provides that money in the industrial service fund may be used to provide money for the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact. Repeals language concerning responsibilities of the circuit court clerk (clerk) with respect to: (1) the clerk's receipt of the registry of certain alcohol permits; (2) notification to the clerk of a hearing regarding the fitness of an applicant seeking certain alcohol permits; and (3) the clerk's issuance of hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses. Provides that a newspaper may not charge an indigent person a fee for publishing a legal notice that is greater than the governmental rate. Exempts certain work done by the employees of a conservancy district established for the purpose of water or sewage treatment from certain requirements that apply to public works contracts. Makes conforming changes.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Indiana's women veterans.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name a portion of State Road 25 the "Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan Memorial Highway".
A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Allen County Assessor Stacey O'Day on receiving the 2019 Outstanding County Assessor Award from the Association of Indiana Counties.
A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating Allen County Commissioner Therese Brown on receiving the 2019 Arthur R. Himsel Award from the Association of Indiana Counties.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Bob Vollmer upon his retirement from the Department of Natural Resources.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge John G. Baker upon his retirement from the Indiana Court of Appeals.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce for 100 years of service.
Requires the natural resources commission to establish a roster of low head dams in the state that are capable of creating hazardous currents that pose safety issues. Establishes requirements concerning low head dams for the department of natural resources (department) and owners of low head dams. Except for purposes of an inspection, maintenance, or removal, prohibits a person from accessing a low head dam. Prohibits wading, boating, swimming, or accessing the waters within 50 feet of a low head dam when warning signs are present. Provides that the state is not liable for any death or injury that occurs on or resulting from a low head dam that is not owned by the state. Provides for a penalty for violations. Requires the department to prepare a report that includes recommendations concerning the creation of a low head dam removal program and any recommendations concerning low head dam safety legislation.
