Taxed to death no more
The fate of the inheritance tax in Indiana went from a slow, lingering demise over the next decade to sudden death in the biennial budget lawmakers approved this session.
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Legislators taking time to investigate
Interim study committees are credited with enabling the Indiana General Assembly to thoughtfully review issues.
Governor signs JTAC, workers’ comp bills into law
The Division of State Court Administration’s Judicial Technology and Automation Committee will see a temporary boost in funding for its Odyssey case management system under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence.
Pence signs into law changes to sex offender registry
Changes are coming to Indiana’s sex offender registry, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Mike Pence Thursday.
Attorney General touts consumer bills passed in 2013 legislative session
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller applauded the Legislature on the number of bills it passed this session which, he said, support law enforcement as well as serve and protect the state’s residents.
Changes coming to prosecuting attorneys retirement fund
On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Pence signed into law HEA 1057, which will alter the prosecuting attorneys retirement fund to incorporate several features that are found in the 1985 judges’ retirement system.
Rockport on the rocks
The Indiana Legislature leaves the fate of a derided coal gasification plant proposal to justices.
Criminal code and expungement bills signed by governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed two bills today that could significantly transform Indiana’s criminal judicial system.
Statehouse leaders honor former Gov. Otis Bowen
Leaders of the Indiana General Assembly expressed their sorrow for the passing of former Indiana Gov. Otis Ray Bowen.
Commission on improving status of children established under new law
Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 125 Tuesday which creates a commission that will study issues and take actions relating to children in Indiana.
Pence signs probate, problem-solving court legislation
Gov. Mike Pence signed 25 bills into law Monday, including legislation restricting criminal background checks and changes to probate and trust administration.
Hendricks Superior Court accepting applications for 2 magistrates
The Hendricks Superior Courts are looking to fill two magistrate positions created by the General Assembly during the recently completed 2013 legislative session.
Session wraps up, bills await governor’s signature
The Indiana General Assembly completed its 2013 legislative session late Friday, passing a two-year budget that retroactively eliminates the state inheritance tax and increases funding for the Department of Child Services.
Criminal code overhaul goes to Pence
The Indiana Senate Friday passed the legislation that is the first comprehensive reform of the state’s criminal code in more than 35 years. It now goes to Gov. Mike Pence for his signature.
Governor signs bill adding county judges
Gov. Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 486 Wednesday, which will allow three counties to appoint additional magistrates or judges.
General Assembly votes on expungement and constitutional convention bills
Hoosiers with criminal records might soon be able to erase their past.
House passes JTAC, court late payment bills
The Indiana House of Representatives passed on concurrence several bills Wednesday, including legislation dealing with judicial technology and automation.
House moves several bills to governor
The Indiana House of Representatives passed several bills on concurrence Tuesday, including legislation on trust administration, magistrates and adoption history information.
Constitutional Convention bills return to Senate
The Indiana House of Representatives approved Senate Bills 224 and 225 introduced by Senate President Pro Tem David Long outlining details of the state’s call for a Constitutional Convention. The legislation returns to the Senate with some changes.
Workers’ comp, JTAC bills pass full Senate
Legislation out of the House of Representatives reconfiguring workers’ compensation in Indiana passed the Senate Wednesday and goes back to the House with some changes.