Sen. Michael Crider

Specifies that "deposition" or "depose", for purposes of a criminal case with a child victim, means a deposition pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 30 or 31, or any other formal or informal statement or interview. Adds certain additional healthcare professionals to the list of healthcare professionals who may assist a court in determining whether a protected person can reasonably communicate in the physical presence of a defendant.

Provides that the department of transportation (department) may accept a proposal and award a contract for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of a road if the lowest responsive and qualified bid is less than $3,000,000. (Current law says if the lowest responsive and qualified bid is less than $1,000,000.) Provides that the department may accept a proposal and award a contract for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of a road if the lowest responsive and qualified bid is one of three or more bids received by the department for the contract. (Current law says if the lowest responsive and qualified bid is one of four or more bids received by the department for the contract.) Authorizes the department to use construction manager general contractor and progressive design-build delivery methods for certain projects. Defines a "bicycle traffic control signal". Provides that a person may cautiously enter an intersection and make a left turn if turning from the left lane or a designated left-turn lane of a one-way street into another one-way street with the flow of traffic. Provides for the requirements and explanations of colors for bicycle traffic control signals exhibiting colored lights. Urges the legislative council to assign certain topics to an existing study committee. Makes conforming and technical changes.

Provides that a statewide standing order for the dispensing of an overdose intervention drug must allow for choice in the: (1) purchasing; (2) dispensing; and (3) distributing; of any formulation or dosage of a naloxone product that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Defines "prohibited person" as a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or carrying a handgun. Provides that the office of judicial administration may establish a system to transmit certain data to assist in determining whether a person is a prohibited person.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Highway 27 over I-70 as the "Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Judge Margret G. Robb upon her retirement from the Court of Appeals of Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski.

A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the National Rifle Association on the occasion of its 152nd annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Eddie Langford upon his retirement and thanking him for 29 years of exceptional service to the Indiana Senate.

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Honda Indiana Auto Plant in Greensburg, Indiana, on 15 years of operations.