Urges the legislative council to assign to the interim study committee on government the topic of the publication of public notices in print publications and digital publications.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Tim Lanane for his years of service to the Indiana State Senate and Senate District 25.
Permits political subdivisions, acting jointly, to pool resources to purchase insurance coverage.
Specifies that "reasonable force" includes the pointing of a loaded or unloaded firearm for purposes of self-defense and arrest statutes.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Senator Ron Grooms upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
Establishes the select commission on passenger rail (commission) under the Indiana department of transportation (department). Provides for the membership of the commission. Requires the commission to adopt bylaws governing: (1) the activities and procedures of the commission; (2) the powers and duties of the commission and its officers; (3) the appointment procedures and terms of the members of the commission; (4) the voting rights of the members of the commission; (5) the voting procedures of the commission; (6) conducting the business of the commission; and (7) any other matters necessary to fulfill the duties of the commission. Requires the commission to advocate for long-term, sustainable funding to implement and expand passenger rail. Requires the commission to identify and develop public and private partnerships to implement and expand passenger rail. Requires the commission to, before November 1 of each year, publish an annual report regarding the activities of the commission in an electronic format to the legislative council and the legislative services agency for the use of the members of the general assembly. Provides that the commission may: (1) advocate for passenger rail systems included in the State Rail Plan and approved by the department; (2) educate local officials and the public on the advantages of passenger rail service; and (3) establish committees. Provides that the commission may not study, advocate, or promote passenger rail in Marion County.
Adopts the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. Establishes requirements regarding: (1) speech-language pathology assistants; and (2) the supervision of speech-language pathology support personnel. Requires the speech-language pathology and audiology board to adopt rules not later than June 30, 2023. Makes conforming amendments.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Edward W. Najam, Jr., for his 30 years of service on the Indiana Court of Appeals.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the issue of veteran suicide in Indiana.
Requires the state department of health (state department) to create a consent form (form) for a physician to use before performing an abortion on an unemancipated pregnant minor (minor). Sets forth what the state department must include in the form. Requires a clear and convincing standard to be used if a juvenile court makes certain findings regarding a minor obtaining an abortion. Provides that a juvenile court may require a minor to participate in an evaluation and counseling session with a mental health professional before a juvenile court rules on a minor's petition. Provides criteria for a juvenile court to consider in determining if a minor is mature enough to make a decision regarding an abortion if the minor objects to having the written consent of her parent, legal guardian, or custodian, or if the parent, legal guardian, or custodian refuses to consent to an abortion. Makes technical corrections.
