Renames the judicial nominating commission as the commission on judicial nominations and qualifications. Provides that one commission member is selected by attorneys licensed in Indiana, one commission member is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and one commission member is appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. Requires that, of the three members appointed by the governor, at least one commission member must be an attorney. Prohibits a person who is a lobbyist from serving on the commission. Provides for the governor to fill a vacancy on the supreme court or the court of appeals from nominees recommended by the commission, subject to confirmation by the senate. Provides that a justice of the supreme court or a judge of the court of appeals serves until July 1 of the tenth year after the justice's or judge's appointment is confirmed by the senate or the justice's or judge's retention in office is confirmed by the house of representatives. Provides that if a justice or judge wants to serve a new term, the justice or judge must apply to the house of representatives for retention. Specifies that a judge or justice will be retained, unless: (1) the judge or justice does not apply to the house of representatives for retention; or (2) at least 60% of the members of the house of representatives vote against retention. Amends the provisions concerning impeachment proceedings for a justice or judge. Provides a transition for justices and judges serving at the time of the adoption of these amendments to the constitution. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.
Sponsored bills
Allows state employees and state officers to possess and carry a handgun on the Indiana government center campus. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.
Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages, defaces, or alters, without a permit, historic property that is: (1) owned by the state; or (2) located on property owned or leased by the state; commits historic property criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if the pecuniary loss is at least $750 but less than $50,000, and a Level 5 felony if the pecuniary loss is at least $50,000. Repeals the offense of altering historic property and incorporates the offense into the crime of historic property criminal mischief. Makes conforming changes.
Extends by three years the expiration date of the statute under which the department of education may issue emergency communication disorder permits.
Provides that the governor may not renew a disaster emergency more than once without authorization by the general assembly. Specifies that the general assembly may adopt a concurrent resolution to authorize the governor to extend a disaster emergency, and permits the general assembly to limit, restrict, or qualify the governor's power to issue certain orders. Provides that if the governor calls a special session to obtain authorization to extend a disaster emergency, the special session may only consider legislation directly concerned with the disaster emergency. Specifies that the violation of certain orders is not a criminal offense. Authorizes local health officers to close specific churches and schools under certain circumstances.
Prohibits the Indiana public retirement system from investing in companies controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.
Provides that a tract of land may be removed from a conservancy district if: (1) the conservancy district was established for sewage collection purposes; (2) the tract of land is located partly or completely within the boundaries of the conservancy district; (3) no structure on the tract of land is served by the conservancy district's sewage service; and (4) the tract of land has been annexed by a municipality that will provide sewer service to the tract of land. Specifies that the setting or changing of the rates and charges for sewer service provided by a conservancy district must include a public hearing with notice, the right of property owners to file a written petition objecting to the rates and charges, and a possible hearing and decision by the circuit or superior court on the objectors' petition. Requires the board of a conservancy district established for sewage system purposes to discontinue the collection of any special benefits tax after construction of the sewage system is completed and becomes operational. Provides that if: (1) a conservancy district is established for sewage system purposes; (2) a tract of land is located partly inside and partly outside the boundaries of the conservancy district; and (3) no structure on the tract of land is connected to the conservancy district's sewage service; the tract of land and all improvements located on the tract of land are exempt from the special benefits tax that may be imposed by the conservancy district.
Provides that the court shall order, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, that a public servant be imprisoned for at least 30 days if the public servant is convicted of the offense of theft of public funds from the public servant's employer having a value of at least $10,000. Provides that the mandatory term of imprisonment imposed on the public servant convicted of the offense of theft of public funds having a value of at least $10,000: (1) may not be suspended; and (2) does not count towards earned good time credit.
Provides that: (1) a health benefits plan; or (2) an employee health plan; may not require authorization for services specified in a covered individual's individualized family service plan once the individualized family service plan is signed by a physician. Adds habilitative services to the services that are required under the definition of "early intervention services" for purposes of the First Steps program. Provides that a member of the interagency coordinating council (council) shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Removes the authority of the governor to designate the chairperson of the council or to call a meeting of the council. Requires the council to annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Provides that, except for members of the general assembly, per diem and travel expenses for council members are governed by the policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Establishes procedures that the division must follow before making a change to the cost participation schedule under the First Steps program. Establishes a method to determine the rate at which: (1) a provider of the services under the First Steps program; or (2) the division; is reimbursed for providing early intervention services using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code rates. Provides that: (1) a health plan information card issued: (A) to an insured by an insurer for a policy of accident and sickness insurance; or (B) to an enrollee by a health maintenance organization (HMO); must indicate the type of health plan that is providing the health benefits and services under the insurance policy or HMO contract; and (2) these requirements apply only to a health plan information card issued: (A) initially to a new insured or new enrollee; or (B) to an insured or enrollee at the time of the insured's or enrollee's policy or contract renewal; after July 1, 2020. Provides that: (1) the electronic database by which an issuer of a policy of accident and sickness insurance, or an administrator of a self insured plan, allows an insured or a provider to verify the coverage or benefits of an insured must indicate: (A) whether health benefits and services under the policy of accident and sickness insurance are provided by the issuer of the policy or by a third party administrator; and (B) whether the policy of accident and sickness insurance is subject to state or federal regulation; and (2) the electronic database by which by which an HMO, or an administrator of benefits and health care services under an HMO contract, allows an enrollee or a provider to verify the coverage or benefits of an enrollee must indicate: (A) whether benefits and health care services under the HMO contract are provided by the HMO or by a third party administrator; and (B) whether the HMO contract is a self funded or fully funded plan. Requires the department of insurance to adopt rules to ensure compliance with certain provisions added by the bill.
Changes the name of the governor's commission on minority and women's business enterprises to the governor's commission on supplier diversity (commission). Relocates provisions concerning small businesses owned and operated by Indiana veterans to the commission's statutes. Makes conforming changes.