Northeast Indiana Legislators Legislation Action Report
Prepared by: Matt Bell
Report created on March 29, 2024
 
HB1015BENEFIT CORPORATIONS. (COX C) Allows a business entity to incorporate as a benefit corporation under Indiana law.
 Current Status:   4/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/30/2015 - received by Governor
4/27/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1015
 
HB1016NEWBORN SAFETY INCUBATORS. (COX C) Requires the commission on improving the status of children in Indiana to submit, before January 1, 2016, to the general assembly and the governor's office recommendations concerning: (1) new methods or mechanisms for carrying out policies relating to abandoned children; and (2) the production and distribution of information and posting of uniform signs regarding certain laws regarding emergency custody of abandoned children. Requires the state department of health to prepare and submit, before January 1, 2016, to the general assembly and the governor's office recommendations concerning standards and protocols for the installation and operation of newborn safety incubators. Requires the state department of health to consider certain factors in preparing the recommendations.
 Current Status:   4/27/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/27/2015 - Signed by the President of the Senate
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1016
 
HB1042EDUCATION LOAN INFORMATION. (COX C) Requires a postsecondary educational institution that enrolls students who receive state financial aid to annually provide each student with certain information concerning the student's education loans. Provides that an eligible institution does not incur liability for any information provided to students.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/14/2015 - received by Governor
4/14/2015 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   HB1042
 
HB1047VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE MATTERS. (WOLKINS D) Authorizes the use of mini-trucks on Indiana roads other than interstate highways. Requires a mini-truck that is operated on an Indiana road to be titled and registered. Defines "person", for purposes of titling a vehicle, to include sole proprietorships. Requires a dealer of mini-trucks to register as a dealer. Imposes an annual excise tax of $30 on a mini-truck. Removes the requirement that an application for the fleet registration program for common registration dates for fleet vehicles contain a certificate of title and registration for all fleet vehicles in the exact name of the fleet operator. Removes outdated language.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1047
 
HB1048CREDIT SCORING. (LEHMAN M) Generally prohibits an insurer from considering credit information in connection with the renewal of a personal insurance policy. Provides that: (1) if an insurer uses a credit report or insurance score to re-underwrite or re-rate a personal insurance policy at the request of the insured or the insured's agent at annual renewal; and (2) if the result is that the insured is eligible to be placed in a less favorably priced tier; the insurer is required to maintain the insured in the insured's current tier. Removes a disclosure exemption.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to House Insurance
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1048
 
HB1050ACTIONS AGAINST A SURVEYOR. (OBER D) Provides that an action to recover damages for a deficiency in a land survey must be brought against the surveyor not later than 10 years after the date of the survey.
 Current Status:   4/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/30/2015 - received by Governor
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1050
 
HB1051PROHIBITION ON LABOR PEACE AGREEMENTS. (OBER D) Provides that a statute or rule of the state, or an ordinance or regulation of a political subdivision, may not: (1) impose a contract, zoning, permitting, licensing, or other condition that requires an employer, multiemployer association, or employee to waive rights under the federal National Labor Relations Act; or (2) require an employer or multiemployer association to accept or otherwise agree to a provision that is a mandatory or nonmandatory subject of collective bargaining under federal labor law. Provides for injunctive relief.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Morris
1/6/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
 State Bill Page:   HB1051
 
HB1052COMMON CONSTRUCTION WAGE. (OBER D) Changes the composition of a committee that determines a scale of wages for a public work project. Changes from three months to 12 months the period during which the scale may be used. Provides that after December 31, 2015, the common construction wage law does not apply to a project in which the actual construction costs are less than $1,000,000. (Under current law, this figure is $350,000.) Makes technical changes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1052
 
HB1053DRINK SALES AT MICROBREWERY, FARM WINERY, AND ARTISAN DISTILLERY. (OBER D) Allows any combination of a microbrewery, farm winery, and an artisan distillery that occupy the same building to sell by the glass the microbrewery's beer, the farm winery's wine, and the artisan distillery's liquor from the same service bar, without a structure separating the service of wine, the service of beer, and the service of liquor. Provides that the restrictions and provisions of an artisan distillery's, microbrewery's, or farm winery's permit governing the sale or service of alcoholic beverages apply to the sale and service of the alcoholic beverage.
 Current Status:   4/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/30/2015 - received by Governor
4/7/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1053
 
HB1054HIGHER EDUCATION CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. (OBER D) Establishes the Indiana cooperative education pilot program. Establishes the Indiana cooperative education pilot program fund.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Representatives Truitt, Carbaugh, and Austin added as coauthors
1/20/2015 - Truitt, Carbaugh, and Austin added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1054
 
HB1057MILITARY INCOME TAX EXEMPTION. (JUDY C) Provides a 100% state income tax deduction for all military service income received by an individual or the individual's surviving spouse. Removes the minimum age requirement for an individual to deduct income received as retirement or survivor's benefits for military service.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Representatives Lucas, and Ober added as coauthor
1/6/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1057
 
HB1062VEHICLE RENTALS. (LEHMAN M) Specifies that certain costs and expenses related to vehicle rental are separate from an administrative charge. Specifies fixed administrative charges. Provides for rental company collection, from the renter, of a certain amount upon return of a damaged rental vehicle. Provides for: (a) collection of any excess liability from; and (b) refund of any overpayment to; the renter upon settlement of damages and liability.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1062
 
HB1066WORK SHARING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. (OBER D) Establishes a work sharing unemployment insurance program. Requires an employer that wishes to participate in the work sharing unemployment insurance program to submit a work sharing plan for approval by the commissioner of the department of workforce development. Establishes the work sharing benefit as equal to an affected employee's unemployment benefit reduced by a percentage that is equivalent to the number of hours by which an affected employee's normal weekly work hours are reduced divided by the employer's number of normal weekly work hours.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Carbaugh and Macer
1/6/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
 State Bill Page:   HB1066
 
HB1092SALES TAX EXEMPTION. (OBER D) Sales tax exemption. Exempts food sold through a vending machine from the state gross retail tax.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Carbaugh and Thompson
1/6/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1092
 
HB1104FINANCIAL EXAMINATIONS AND THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS. (LEHMAN M) Permits the state board of accounts to determine the frequency with which the state board of accounts conducts financial examinations based on risk based criteria approved by the audit and financial reporting subcommittee of the legislative council. Eliminates the requirement that the state examiner must annually furnish forms and instructions to reporting officers. Specifies that certain examinations by the state board of accounts may (rather than must, under current law) be made without notice. Provides that the state board of accounts may only release examination workpapers and investigation records to certain persons. Provides a procedure for a public entity (other than a school corporation, a university, or a consolidated city) that has an internal control officer and an internal control department to have examinations performed by a certified public accountant instead of the state board of accounts. Adds provisions for allowing a public entity to have an examination: (1) conducted outside the time frame provided for by statute or state board of accounts guidelines, due to federal requirements, continuing disclosure requirements, or as a condition of a public bond issuance; or (2) conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Provides that the results of an examination of the state board of accounts are confidential until approved and released for publication by the state examiner. Permits disclosure under certain circumstances. Provides that an executive or a fiscal officer of a unit may establish a fraud hotline telephone number that the public may use to report suspected fraudulent activity concerning officers or employees of the unit. Provides that: (1) the identity of a caller to a fraud hotline; and (2) a report, transcript, audio recording, or other information obtained from a fraud hotline; are exempt from public disclosure. Provides that an audit of an enhanced prepaid wireless seller regarding collection and remittance of enhanced prepaid wireless charges must be conducted either: (1) jointly by the department of state revenue and the statewide 911 board; or (2) by an independent auditor engaged by the statewide 911 board. (Under current law, the audit must be conducted jointly by the department and the statewide 911 board.) Resolves a conflict with HEA 1475 and HEA 1270.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Conference Committee Report Adopted CCR #1 (47-1)
4/29/2015 - House Conference Committees Eligible for Action
 State Bill Page:   HB1104
 
HB1136DISPOSITION OF ABORTED REMAINS. (JUDY C) Establishes a right, beginning January 1, 2016, for a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion: (1) that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus; (2) of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and (3) of available counseling services. Requires the state department of health to: (1) adopt rules concerning the disposal methods to be used for aborted fetuses; and (2) develop the forms for certain information provided to the pregnant woman.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Representative Cox added as coauthor
1/13/2015 - Cox added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1136
 
HB1159PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND EMPLOYMENT. (JUDY C) Provides that an employer may not terminate an employee based on the filing, by the employee, of a petition for a protective order.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1159
 
HB1160INTERNET MEDIA. (JUDY C) Prohibits a person doing business in Indiana as an Internet media service from entering into a contract with an individual who is less than 18 years of age. Provides for an individual who is damaged as a result of a violation to file a complaint with the attorney general. Specifies civil remedies for a violation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/12/2015 - Referred to House Judiciary
1/12/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1160
 
HB1161IMMUNITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED RESCUING A CHILD. (GIAQUINTA P) Grants civil immunity to a person who forcibly enters a locked motor vehicle for the purpose of rescuing a child. Does not extend civil immunity to acts involving gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1161
 
HB1162SALE OF GROWLERS BY PACKAGE LIQUOR STORES. (GIAQUINTA P) Creates a supplemental package liquor store permit (supplemental permit) that the alcohol and tobacco commission may issue to a person who holds a beer dealer's permit and is the proprietor of a package liquor store (permit holder). Allows the permit holder at the package store location for which the supplemental permit is issued to: (1) fill or refill containers by transferring beer from a brewery sealed keg to the container; and (2) sell the beer to consumers for consumption off the licensed premises. Provides that a container filled or refilled by the permit holder may: (1) have a liquid capacity of not more than 128 ounces; and (2) be provided by the consumer or sold to the consumer by the permit holder. Prohibits a container from being filled or refilled by a permit holder before the sale of the beer to the consumer. Provides that statutes prohibiting the refilling of an alcoholic beverage container and selling beer in a container that was not packaged and sealed by the brewer do not apply to a permit holder. Requires a proprietor of multiple package liquor stores to obtain a supplemental permit for each package liquor store location where containers are filled and sold. Provides that the fee for the initial supplemental permit for a single package liquor store location is $10,000. Provides that the annual renewal fee for a supplemental permit for a single package liquor store location is $1,000. Provides that fees collected for the supplemental permit are deposited in the alcohol and tobacco commission enforcement and administration fund.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Representative Dermody added as coauthor
1/21/2015 - House Public Policy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 State Bill Page:   HB1162
 
HB1186UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE. (LEONARD D) Provides that any part of an unemployment insurance surcharge not used to pay interest on the advances made to the state from the federal unemployment trust fund must be credited against the total amount of benefits charged to the state's unemployment insurance trust fund before determining each employer's share of those benefits. Removes language that requires the extra surcharge amount be credited to each employer's experience account in proportion to the amount of the surcharge the employer paid. Requires the department of workforce development (department) to establish an unemployment benefit overpayment not later than four years from the date of the overpayment, if the overpayment is for a reason other than an individual knowingly making a false statement or representation of a material fact, knowingly failing to disclose a material fact, or failing to report wages or the receipt of deductible income and removes language concerning certain other time frames related to overpayments. Repeals certain provisions concerning overpayments and establishes procedures for the department to require the employer to withhold amounts from the earnings of an individual for whom a benefit overpayment is established and to pay those amounts to the department to satisfy the overpayment, subject to certain conditions that apply to garnishments. Provides that an employer may not use income withholding as the basis for refusing to hire, discharging, or taking disciplinary action against an individual, and establishes civil penalties for an employer that refuses to withhold income or knowingly misrepresents an employee's income. Provides that an individual may contest an income withholding and request a hearing by an administrative law judge. Provides that an employer that is required to withhold income may collect a fee under certain circumstances. Requires as a condition precedent to the payment of benefits in a year immediately following a year in which benefits were paid or following a period of disqualification for failure to apply for or accept suitable work that an individual: (1) perform insured work; (2) earn remuneration in employment in at least each of eight weeks; and (3) earn remuneration at least equal to the product of the individual's weekly benefit amount multiplied by eight. Provides that, if an employer does not have a rule regarding attendance, an individual's unsatisfactory attendance is just cause for discharge, if good cause for the absences or tardiness is not established. (Currently, the individual must show good cause for the absences or tardiness.) Establishes that a crime committed using the Internet or another computer network may be prosecuted in any county: (1) from which or to which access to the Internet or another computer network was made; or (2) in which a computer, computer data, computer software, or computer network used to access the Internet or another computer network is located. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study commission or committee during the 2015 legislative interim the task of studying fraud and benefit overpayments occurring in the unemployment insurance program in Indiana.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
4/16/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Amendments (65-20)
 State Bill Page:   HB1186
 
HB1237NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT. (GIAQUINTA P) Amends the definition of "qualified investment" for purposes of an enterprise zone investment deduction to include new information technology equipment.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
1/13/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1237
 
HB1238RITE PROGRAM GRANTS. (GIAQUINTA P) Provides that the education roundtable, with approval by the state board of education, shall develop the rewarding innovation, technology, and excellence (RITE) program to award grants to school corporations whose schools have exhibited improvement toward benchmarks developed by the state board of education. Provides that a school corporation that applies for a grant under the RITE program must demonstrate how the school corporation's: (1) innovation; (2) use of technology; or (3) other efforts to achieve excellence; have led to improvement in meeting the benchmarks. Specifies that grants under the RITE program must be made from the state general fund. Provides that the amounts necessary to make grants under the RITE program are appropriated from the state general fund. Provides that a school corporation receiving a grant under the RITE program must match the grant at a rate that is at least $1 of local money for each $1 granted to the school corporation. Limits to $50,000 the total amount of all grants that may be made to a particular school corporation under the RITE program. Limits to $1,000,000 the total amount of all grants that may be made to all school corporations under the RITE program for all state fiscal years.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Referred to House Education
1/13/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1238
 
HB1239MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY LIENS. (GIAQUINTA P) Provides that rates and charges of a municipally owned water utility constitute a lien against property served by the utility. Provides that the method for attachment and enforcement of municipal water utility liens is the same as the method for municipal wastewater utility liens.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Referred to House Local Government
1/13/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1239
 
HB1242RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING. (LEONARD D) Requires police reserve officers to complete mandatory inservice training: (1) in interacting with persons with mental illness, addictive disorders, mental retardation, autism, developmental disabilities, and Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia; and (2) concerning human and sexual trafficking and high risk missing persons. Changes the term "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability".
 Current Status:   4/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/30/2015 - received by Governor
4/9/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1242
 
HB1243DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE STUDENT INFORMATION. (JUDY C) Prohibits access to personally identifiable student information obtained from education records to outside parties without the consent of the student or student's parent except under certain circumstances. Prohibits the commercial use of student information without consent. Sets forth requirements for data repositories of education records. Provides for enforcement by the attorney general and civil penalties for noncompliance.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/15/2015 - Representative Morris added as coauthor
1/15/2015 - Morris added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1243
 
HB1265DESIGNATION OF CAREGIVER FOR PATIENTS. (ZENT D) Requires a hospital to provide each admitted patient or the patient's health care representative with an opportunity to designate a lay caregiver within a specified time. Specifies documentation of whether the patient designates a lay caregiver. Requires the hospital to do certain acts including the following: (1) Request written consent to release medical information to the designated lay caregiver. (2) Record certain information concerning the designated lay caregiver in the patient's medical chart. (3) Attempt to consult with the designated lay caregiver before release of the patient. (4) Prepare an at home care plan. (5) Provide instructions to the designated lay caregiver concerning after care.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1265
 
HB1279HERO PLAN. (LEHMAN M) Establishes the Hoosier Employee Retirement Option plan (plan) to encourage Indiana residents to increase their rate of saving and to build assets for the use of participants and their survivors and beneficiaries after a participant's retirement. Establishes a plan board (board) with nine members: the treasurer of state, the auditor of state, the director of the office of management and budget, the commissioner of the department of labor, and five members appointed by the governor. Provides that the appointed board members serve four year terms and that the treasurer is the board chair. Requires the board to provide oversight for the plan, which is administered, operated, and managed by one or more investment managers, private financial institutions, or other financial and services providers selected by the board through a competitive bidding process. Requires the board to annually prepare and adopt a written statement of investment policy. Requires the board to submit an annual report to the governor and the general assembly concerning the operating and financial performance of the plan. Provides that the plan be audited annually by the state board of accounts, and may be audited by a certified public accountant, if the board determines it advisable. Establishes a plan administrative fund to pay any administrative expenses incurred in developing, implementing, and operating the plan. Requires that the plan be maintained as individual retirement accounts with contributions made by payroll deduction and be offered to employees who elect to enroll by employers that voluntarily choose to participate and do not offer any other kind of retirement plan. Provides that the state, the board, and participating employers are not fiduciaries for the plan and that the plan is not a debt, liability, or obligation of the state. Requires the board, before the plan takes effect, to oversee the design and dissemination to all employers eligible to participate in the plan information about the plan. Provides that the board maintain an Internet web site to assist employers in identifying private sector providers of available pension and retirement plans, if providers express interest in and provide the funding for the Internet web site.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   2/9/2015 - Representative Niezgodski added as coauthor
1/13/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
 State Bill Page:   HB1279
 
HB1290NULLIFICATION OF EPA REGULATIONS IN INDIANA. (JUDY C) Nullifies all regulations imposed in Indiana by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Provides that the department of environmental management shall provide environmental protection for the citizens of Indiana.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Representative Miller D added as coauthor
1/13/2015 - Representative Ubelhor added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1290
 
HB1341INSURANCE MATTERS. (LEHMAN M) Requires disregard of a spouse's assets in Medicaid eligibility determinations related to long term care insurance. Corrects a conflict concerning payment of expenses of the department of insurance (department) from the general fund. Amends the law concerning internal audits of domestic insurer and insurer group financial statements. Requires an insurer or insurance group to file with the commissioner of insurance an annual corporate governance disclosure. Specifies requirements concerning use and disclosure of information related to the annual corporate governance disclosure. Removes a requirement for placement of the insurance commissioner's (commissioner) signature on approval of a proposed insurer. Defines "designated home state license" and provides for the licensure for certain out of state insurance producers. Specifies a designated home state license fee. Adds certain: (1) guarantees made by an insurer; and (2) acquisitions or investments; to the list of transactions between a domestic insurer and another person in an insurance holding company system that require prior notice to the commissioner. Repeals and replaces a section of the public adjuster law concerning public adjuster violations and penalties. Excludes information related to title insurance from the law concerning electronic posting or delivery of insurance notices and documents. Removes a requirement that a policy insure more than four automobiles for purposes of application of the law concerning cancellation of automobile insurance policies. Provides for issuance of group casualty and liability insurance in certain circumstances. Allows the department to adopt emergency rules to conform the definition of "small employer" to federal law. Provides for registration renewal annually on the last day of the month of issuance, rather than on June 30 of each year, for claim review agents and utilization review agents. Removes an annual reporting requirement by the police benefit fund to the department of insurance.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/21/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1341
 
HB1346UNPASTEURIZED MILK ACQUISITION. (JUDY C) Allows the acquisition of unpasteurized milk by an individual who obtains the milk from animals solely or partially owned by the individual. Allows unpasteurized milk from animals owned by an individual to be distributed to members of the individual's family or nonpaying guests.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Referred to House Agriculture and Rural Development
1/13/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1346
 
HB1347DEFINITION OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME. (LEONARD D) Eliminates the adjustment based on the federal deduction for amounts spent on certain depreciable property under Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code in the definition of "adjusted gross income" for purposes of the Indiana adjusted gross income tax and the financial institutions tax. Eliminates the add back of the federal deduction for domestic production activities under Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code in the definition of "adjusted gross income" for purposes of the Indiana adjusted gross income tax and the financial institutions tax.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/13/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
1/13/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1347
 
HB1350ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCES AND OTHER MATTERS. (WOLKINS D) Makes the following changes concerning variances from environmental rules: (1) If a variance would be in effect for more than one year: (A) the application for the variance must include a demonstration of how the applicant would come into compliance with the rule within the period for which the variance would be in effect; and (B) the variance, if granted, must include a compliance schedule requiring that compliance be achieved while the variance is in effect; and (C) the variance may be revoked for failure to comply with the compliance schedule. (2) Eliminates the renewal of variances, except for variances from certain water quality standards. Authorizes the department of environmental management (department) to require the submission of information or documents electronically. Requires the department to offer certification examinations for certain water treatment plant operator and water distribution system operator certifications at least once per year. Authorizes the commissioner of the department to authorize independent third parties to administer additional certification examinations. Allows the commissioner to provide certain notices to persons by a means other than by mail. Provides that the offsite location of compensatory mitigation required of a person proposing a wetland activity in a state regulated wetland may be within a designated service area established in an approved in lieu fee mitigation program. Provides for solid waste disposal fees and state solid waste management fees to be remitted to the department on a quarterly basis and for hazardous waste disposal fees to be paid to the department on or before March 1 of the year following the year in which they accrue. Provides that a recycler that elects to report its recycling activities on an annual basis shall, before March 1 of 2016 and of each succeeding calendar year, submit to the commissioner a report on the recycling activities conducted by the recycler during the previous calendar year. Eliminates the requirement that a manufacturer of video display devices report annually to the department the total weight of video display devices sold to households.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1350
 
HB1356CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY PARKS. (COX C) Provides that a certified technology park may capture up to $5,000,000 of incremental income tax and sales tax revenue every four years.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Ober
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1356
 
HB1357ALLEN COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX. (COX C) Requires the department of state revenue to annually determine and report to the
Allen County auditor the percentage amount of the Allen County supplemental food and beverage tax that is collected in the preceding year in: (1) each municipality; and (2) the unincorporated territory of the county. Provides that the Allen County auditor shall disclose upon request any information contained in a report from the department of state revenue and shall also furnish a copy of a report from the
department of state revenue to the fiscal officer of each municipality included in the report.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Smaltz
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1357
 
HB1358GARNISHMENT OF STATE TAX REFUNDS. (COX C) Provides that if a debt has been reduced to a judgment in Indiana and the judgment has not been satisfied, set aside, or discharged in bankruptcy, the judgment creditor may garnish a state tax refund otherwise due to the debtor. Specifies the procedures that the judgment creditor must follow in obtaining the garnishment from the department of state revenue. Allows a writ of garnishment to be electronically filed with the department of state revenue. Excludes from garnishment debt subject to a repayment plan if the repayment plan has not been breached. Exempts 50% of a joint tax refund from garnishment if there is no objection to the garnishment, and permits exclusion from garnishment that portion of a tax refund attributable to a spouse of the debtor who is not obligated to pay the debt.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline for House bills (Rule 79(b))
 Recent Status:   3/31/2015 - Committee Report amend do pass adopted; reassigned to committee on Appropriations
3/30/2015 - COMMITTEE STATUS: DO PASS AMEND Yeas: 8; Nays: 0
 State Bill Page:   HB1358
 
HB1364FUNERAL DIRECTORS. (COX C) Requires a funeral director or funeral director intern to inquire of an immediate family member as to whether a decedent had authorized an anatomical gift on the decedent's driver's license or identification card, and if so, to inform the member about procedures available for making a gift of all or any part of the remains of the decedent. Provides that a funeral director or funeral director intern who fails to make an inquiry or inform an immediate family member is not subject to civil liability, criminal liability, or administrative sanctions.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Referred to House Public Health
1/14/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1364
 
HB1388PROPERTY TAX MATTERS. (LEONARD D) Specifies that if a taxpayer files an amended personal property tax return for a year: (1) before July 16 of that year, the taxpayer shall pay the taxes payable in the immediately succeeding year based on the assessed value reported on the amended return; or (2) after July 15 of that year, the taxpayer shall pay the taxes payable in the immediately succeeding year based on the assessed value reported on the original personal property tax return. Requires a public utility company to file its property tax return with the department of local government finance (DLGF) on or before April 1 (rather than March 1, under current law). Provides that on or before July 1 of each year, for years ending before January 1, 2017, and on or before June 15, for years beginning after December 31, 2016, (rather than June 1 under current law), the DLGF shall certify to the county assessor and the county auditor of each county the distributable property assessed values that the DLGF determines are distributable to the taxing districts of the county. Deletes a provision in current law requiring a county auditor to cancel a standard deduction for a homestead under certain circumstances in which: (1) the taxpayer acquires an interest in or contracts to purchase a second homestead after the assessment date; and (2) on the assessment date, the property on which that second homestead is located was vacant land or the construction of the dwelling that constitutes the second homestead was not completed. Removes requirements for the DLGF to adopt rules for the administration of certain property tax deductions and exemptions. Voids certain department of local government finance rules. Specifies that the calculation of the amount of the levy for a debt service fund is based on a budget year (instead of an ensuing year under current law). Provides that the maximum amount allowed for an operating balance in a debt service fund is the sum of the maximum allowable operating balance for each debt included in the debt service fund. Provides that a common area is exempt from property taxation. Defines "common area" as a parcel of land in a residential development that: (1) is legally reserved for the exclusive use and enjoyment of all lot owners; (2) is owned by the developer, or each lot owner, or a person or entity that holds title to the land in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of the lot owners; (3) cannot be transferred for value to another party without the approval of the lot owners; (4) does not include a Class 2 structure; and (5) is not designed or approved for the construction of a Class 2 structure. Provides that certain tangible property is exempt from property taxation if the tangible property is owned by an agricultural organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code. Provides that the exemption is retroactive to the 2011 assessment date. Provides that eligible taxpayers may submit exemption applications before September 1, 2015, for property tax exemptions for eligible properties with respect to the 2011 through 2015 assessment dates. Provides that an eligible taxpayer is entitled to a property tax exemption if the county assessor finds that the parcel would have qualified for an exemption if the retroactive exemption had been in place on the covered assessment dates. Provides that an eligible taxpayer is entitled to a refund for any back taxes, penalties, and interest paid with respect to the eligible property. Provides that refunds may be paid in two annual installments. Requires the county property tax assessment board of appeals to send notice of a scheduled hearing on a review of an assessment or deduction to a taxpayer's representative. Specifies that the statute governing homeowners associations established after June 30, 2009, applies only to homeowners associations authorized to impose mandatory dues on their members.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/1/2015 - received by Governor
4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1388
 
HB1463PENSION THIRTEENTH CHECKS (CARBAUGH M) Provides for a thirteenth check in 2015 and 2016 for certain members of the: (1) Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; (2) public employees' retirement fund; (3) state excise police, gaming agent, gaming control officer, and conservation enforcement officers' retirement plan; (4) state police 1987 benefit system; and (5) state police pre-1987 benefit system. Provides that employer contributions may not be used to pay for the thirteenth checks unless, and only to the extent that, the appropriations in the state budget are insufficient to pay thirteenth checks. (This introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on pension management oversight.)
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/21/2015 - House Employment, Labor and Pensions, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/14/2015 - Carbaugh added as author
 State Bill Page:   HB1463
 
HB1464PENSION COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. (CARBAUGH M) Provides for cost of living adjustments for certain members of the: (1) public employees' retirement fund; (2) Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; (3) the state police pre-1987 benefit system; and (4) the state police 1987 benefit system.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Ober, Burton and Morris
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
 State Bill Page:   HB1464
 
HB1465INTERN ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. (CARBAUGH M) Provides that "employment", for purposes of unemployment benefits, does not include service by an individual during an internship with a duration of not more than 90 days.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Ober and Morris
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Employment, Labor and Pensions
 State Bill Page:   HB1465
 
HB1467PERFORMANCE FUNDING. (CARBAUGH M) Requires that, if the commission for higher education includes in the performance based formula a metric for on time graduation rates, the metric for four year state educational institutions must be based on students included in the formula who graduate with a baccalaureate degree in six or fewer years.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Referred to House Education
1/14/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1467
 
HB1469WAGE PAYMENT AND WAGE ASSIGNMENT. (OBER D) Provides that an employer who fails to make timely payment of wages or withholds wages shall pay the wages due, a reasonable fee for the plaintiff's attorney, and court costs. Provides that if a court finds that the failure to pay the employee was not in good faith, the court shall order that the employee be paid an amount equal to two times the amount of wages due the employee as liquidated damages. Provides that an employee may assign wages for: (1) the purchase, rental, or use of uniforms or equipment necessary to fulfill the duties of employment, provided that the total amount of wages assigned may not exceed the lesser of: (A) $2,500 per year; or (B) 5% of the employee's weekly disposable earnings; (2) reimbursement for education or employee skills training, unless the education or employee skills training were provided through an economic development incentive from a federal, state, or local program; (3) an advance for payroll or vacation pay; and (4) merchandise, goods, or food offered by the employer, for the employee's benefit, use, or consumption, at the written request of the employee.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1469
 
HB1470INCOME APPORTIONMENT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES. (OBER D) Eliminates the throwback rule that is used in determining income subject to taxation by Indiana.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Leonard
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1470
 
HB1488TRAFFIC SAFETY. (CARBAUGH M) Requires a motorist to provide at least three feet of clearance between a motor vehicle and a bicycle when at the speed of 30 miles per hour or less. Provides that at least one additional foot of clearance for every 10 miles per hour above 30 miles per hour must be provided by the motorist if possible. Allows a court to impose a 90 day to two year license suspension for a violation. Requires the imposition of community service, a driver's license suspension, and a fine of up to $12,500 for a violation that results in bodily injury or death to a bicyclist or pedestrian. Creates the crime of vehicular assault of a bicyclist or pedestrian, a Class A misdemeanor.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/15/2015 - Representative Macer added as coauthor
1/15/2015 - Macer added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1488
 
HB1494FIREARM OWNERSHIP AND MEDICAL RECORDS. (JUDY C) Prohibits a practitioner or medical records custodian from disclosing certain information relating to a patient's ownership of a firearm. Prohibits a political subdivision or the board regulating a practitioner from requiring the practitioner to: (1) inquire whether a patient owns a firearm; (2) document in a patient's medical record whether the patient owns a firearm; or (3) notify any governmental entity of the patient's identification solely on the basis of the patient's ownership of a firearm.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Lucas, VanNatter and Morris
1/14/2015 - Referred to House Public Policy
 State Bill Page:   HB1494
 
HB1550HIGHWAY WORKER DEATH AND INJURY BENEFITS. (MORRIS R) Provides that the Indiana highway work zone solidarity fund is established to pay benefits under this chapter to or on behalf of highway workers who are injured or killed while on duty in a covered highway work zone. Annually appropriates money in the fund.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Speedy and Carbaugh
1/20/2015 - Referred to House Roads and Transportation
 State Bill Page:   HB1550
 
HB1554HOSPITAL LIENS. (LEHMAN M) Amends the law concerning hospital liens to allow a hospital lien to apply to a judgment, cause of action, suit, or claim accruing to a patient under: (1) a policy of disability insurance; or (2) automobile or homeowner's insurance that provides for medical payments. Makes a conforming amendment.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Representatives Morris, and Carbaugh added as coauthors
1/20/2015 - Morris, and Carbaugh added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1554
 
HB1555NOTICE OF HEALTH EXCHANGE COVERAGE GRACE PERIOD. (LEHMAN M) Requires a health benefit exchange carrier to provide certain notice to providers, upon request, related to coverage for health care services furnished during a grace period. Specifies requirements for payment of related claims and violations of the requirements.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Insurance
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1555
 
HB1557DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (JUDY C) Requires the department of veterans' affairs (department) to employ staff for purposes of: (1) assisting veterans who are incarcerated; (2) seeking endowment benefits and grants; and (3) coordinating with other agencies and universities on behalf of veterans. Requires all counties to designate and employ a county service officer. Requires the department to establish six regional offices. Provides funding for county service officers. Makes an annual appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1557
 
HB1562PROFESSIONAL LICENSING MATTERS. (ZENT D) Requires an individual who holds a professional license or certificate and who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony to provide written notice of the conviction to the appropriate professional licensing board not later than 90 days after entry of the order or judgment of conviction. Provides that if a professional license or certificate is initially issued to the holder less than 90 days before the date on which such licenses or certificates generally expire, the license or certificate does not expire on the general expiration date but instead expires at the conclusion of the next licensing period. Provides that a mandatory notice to a license holder of the upcoming expiration of the license holder's license must be sent at least 90 days (instead of 60 days) before the expiration date. Allows the professional licensing agency (agency) to delay issuing a license renewal for up to 120 days for purposes of investigation. (Current law allows a delay of up to 90 days.) Provides that, after December 31, 2017, athletic trainer licenses expire on a date established by the agency in odd-numbered years. Provides that the auctioneer commission is to elect officers at the first meeting held each year (instead of at the January meeting). Repeals the chapter of the professional licensing law concerning the revocation or suspension of a diabetes educator's license. Adds the failure to complete or timely transmit a pregnancy termination form to the list of violations subject to a civil penalty in the physicians licensing law. Provides that the members of the manufactured home installer licensing board, and the home inspectors licensing board serve at the will and pleasure of the governor.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1562
 
HB1564VARIOUS MILITARY MATTERS. (CARBAUGH M) Provides for the rights, benefits, and protections of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (Act) to apply to members of the armed forces on active duty or, if applicable, the spouse or dependent of a member of the armed forces on active duty. (Current law provides for the rights, benefits, and protections of the Act to apply to members of the Indiana national guard on active duty.) Changes references to the federal Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act to the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Creates the Indiana Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Provides that protections under the Indiana Servicemembers Civil Relief Act shall supplement protections for servicemembers under the federal Act. Requires, under certain circumstances, the department of workforce development to give a member of the armed forces of the United States or Reserve Component of the armed forces of the United States or the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States or Reserve Component of the armed forces priority for placement in any federal or state employment or training program administered by the department of workforce development. (Current law provides that this priority be given only to members of the National Guard or their spouses.) Changes the name of the National Guard tuition supplement program to the Reserve Component tuition supplement program (program). Allows members of the Indiana reserve component of the armed forces to receive a scholarship from the program. Makes certain changes to the program. Provides funding for the program. Provides employment protections for veterans. Creates a private right of action for veterans regarding employment law violations. Allows members of the uniformed services to receive a leave of absence from work for purposes of medical treatment for certain wounds, injuries, or illness. Makes an appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Representative Macer added as coauthor
1/20/2015 - Referred to House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
 State Bill Page:   HB1564
 
HB1586METHAMPHETAMINE DECONTAMINATION GRANT PROGRAM. (GIAQUINTA P) Establishes a program under which the department of environmental management (department) may award matching grants to property owners for the decontamination of property contaminated by the manufacture of methamphetamine. Establishes a methamphetamine decontamination grant fund for purposes of the program. Specifies that a grant to a property owner under the program may not exceed the lesser of: (1) 50% of the costs of decontaminating the property; or (2) $10,000. Requires a property owner awarded a grant to meet at least 50% of the total eligible costs of the decontamination of the property with personal assets. Provides that the disclosure form adopted by the Indiana real estate commission must indicate that the owner of a property on which methamphetamine was manufactured is not required to disclose that methamphetamine was manufactured on the property if the property has been certified as decontaminated by a person certified by the department to inspect and clean property polluted by contaminants. Provides that the law shielding the owner of psychologically affected property from civil liability for failing to disclose that a controlled substance was illegally manufactured on the property does not apply to a property on which methamphetamine was manufactured unless the property has been certified as free of methamphetamine contamination by a person certified by the department to inspect and clean property polluted by contaminants.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Referred to House Environmental Affairs
1/22/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1586
 
HB1587CLAIM DEADLINES. (GIAQUINTA P) Removes provisions barring certain claims filed against a decedent's estate more than nine months after the date of the decedent's death.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Judiciary
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1587
 
HB1588MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES. (GIAQUINTA P) Amends the statute governing the foreclosure of mortgaged real estate to permit an enforcement authority that has issued an abatement order with respect to foreclosed property to file a praecipe for a sheriff's sale of the property if a person files a praecipe for sale, cancels the sale, and a sale does not take place within 180 days after the later of: (1) the filing of the judgment and decree; or (2) the elapse of three months after the date the complaint was filed.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Judiciary
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1588
 
HB1589ENDOW INDIANA PROGRAM. (GIAQUINTA P) Provides that the Indiana economic development corporation shall administer a grant and tax credit program that encourages philanthropy in Indiana.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1589
 
HB1602METHAMPHETAMINE. (SMALTZ B) Makes: (1) dealing in methamphetamine a Level 4 felony instead of a Level 5 felony; and (2) possession of methamphetamine a Level 5 felony instead of a Level 6 felony; if the person who committed the felony has a prior conviction for dealing in certain controlled substances, the person committed the felony while in possession of a firearm, the person committed the felony in, on, or within 1,000 feet of school property or a public park while a person under 18 years of age was reasonably expected to be present, the person who committed the felony delivered or financed the delivery of the drug to a person under 18 years of age and at least three years junior to the person, the person who committed the felony manufactured or financed the manufacture of the drug, or the person committed the offense in the physical presence of a child less than 18 years of age, knowing that the child was present and might be able to see or hear the offense. Makes materials, compounds, mixtures, and preparations that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine schedule IV controlled substances subject to being dispensed only by a prescription until July 1, 2018. Provides that a drug containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine may be sold by a pharmacy or NPLEx retailer to an individual without a prescription during any 365 day period if the individual has obtained drugs that contain not more than 9.6 grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, during the 365 day period. Prohibits a person from purchasing drugs containing more than 9.6 grams of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, or both, in a 365 day period without a prescription. Provides that, after June 30, 2016, a pharmacy or NPLEx retailer may not sell a drug that contains the active ingredient of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or both, under this section unless the individual package that contains the drug has a unique serial number or other identifying code printed on the individual package by the manufacturer of the individual package. Makes possessing paraphernalia a Level 6 felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor if the person who committed the offense was in possession of methamphetamine or a chemical reagent or precursor while committing the offense. Provides that a person who: (1) has been convicted of possessing paraphernalia as a Level 6 felony because the person was in possession of methamphetamine or a chemical reagent or precursor while committing the offense; and (2) not later than seven years from the date the person was sentenced for the offense; knowingly or intentionally possesses ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, pure or adulterated, commits possession of a precursor by a methamphetamine offender, a Level 6 felony. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Coauthored by Representatives Arnold L, McNamara and Ober
1/20/2015 - Referred to House Courts and Criminal Code
 State Bill Page:   HB1602
 
HB1603PROPERTY TAX APPEALS. (SMALTZ B) Provides that when a deadline imposed upon a political subdivision, the department of local government finance, or the Indiana board in the property tax statutes is not a business day, the last day for the political subdivision, the department of local government finance, or the Indiana board to take the action required is the first business day after the stated deadline. Allows the fiscal officer of a taxing unit to establish a property tax assessment appeals fund to hold property tax receipts that are attributable to an increase in the taxing unit's tax rate caused by a reduction in the taxing unit's net assessed value (as permitted under current law). Provides that money in the account may be used only to pay a county assessor's appeal expenses and property tax refunds. Provides that the balance in a taxing unit's property tax assessment appeals fund may not exceed 5% of the amount budgeted by the taxing unit for a particular year. Provides that money deposited in the fund is not considered miscellaneous revenue and is disregarded for purposes of determining the taxing unit's property tax levy, property tax rate, and budget. Provides that a county assessor shall quarterly send a notice to the fiscal officer of each taxing unit affected by a property tax appeal. Specifies the information that must be included in the notice. Provides that each township assessor (if any) shall furnish to the county assessor all requested information necessary for purposes of providing the quarterly notices.
 Current Status:   5/6/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   HB1603
 
HB1604VENTURE CAPITAL TAX CREDITS. (SMALTZ B) Increases the maximum amount of tax credits available under the venture capital investment tax credit for the provision of qualified investment capital to a particular qualified Indiana business to be the lesser of: (1) the total amount of qualified investment capital provided to the qualified business multiplied by 25%; or (2) $1,500,000; for calendar years after 2015. Removes a provision that prohibits a taxpayer from being entitled to a credit for providing qualified investment capital to a qualified Indiana business after December 31, 2016. Increases the total amount of tax credits that may be approved by the Indiana economic development corporation for qualified investment capital from $12,500,000 to $15,000,000. Increases the amount of credit a taxpayer is entitled to equal 25% multiplied by the amount of the qualified investment capital. Provides that the credit is assignable.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   2/2/2015 - Representatives Sullivan and Stemler added as coauthor
1/20/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Ober
 State Bill Page:   HB1604
 
HB1606RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AREA INCENTIVES. (SMALTZ B) Permits the office of community and rural affairs (office) to designate an applicant rural county as a rural entrepreneurship area development incentives area (READI area). Provides for the distribution of adjusted gross income taxes paid annually by employees working in an area for a new business or paid annually by additional employees in an existing business and by the new business itself to the rural county for the development of new business opportunities in the rural county, including transfers to local or regional venture capital funds. Limits the amount that may be distributed to a particular county in a state fiscal year to $250,000. Limits the total amount that may be distributed to all counties in a state fiscal year to $5,000,000. Requires matching local funds to qualify for a distribution. Specifies the authorized sources of the matching local funds. Appropriates money collected from counties with a READI area for distribution to those counties. Specifies the types of projects that may be funded from a county's rural entrepreneurship area development incentives fund, upon appropriation by the county fiscal body and after recommendation by a local economic development organization in the county.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   2/12/2015 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127
2/12/2015 - Committee Report amend do pass, adopted
 State Bill Page:   HB1606
 
HB1607DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE. (SMALTZ B) Requires the department of local government finance to adopt a rule when the department is establishing an administrative policy or requirement that will apply to all taxing units in the state. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Referred to House Government and Regulatory Reform
1/20/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1607
 
HB1608DEDUCTION FOR INVESTMENT INTEREST. (SMALTZ B) Allows an individual to subtract investment interest payments in the calculation of the individual's Indiana adjusted gross income if the investment interest payments are: (1) made with respect to tangible property held for investment in Indiana; and (2) deducted from federal adjusted gross income for federal income tax purposes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Slager
1/20/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1608
 
HB1615VETERANS' RECOVERY PROGRAM. (ZENT D) Establishes, for five years, the veterans' recovery program and fund to provide treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder and to obtain reimbursement from third parties. Requires the commissioner of insurance to establish program standards. Allows the commissioner to appoint an advisory board for the program. Requires annual reporting. Makes an appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   2/17/2015 - Representative Judy added as coauthor
2/17/2015 - Representatives Bosma, Bacon, Kirchhofer, Behning, Davisson, Frizzell, Lehe, Slager, Brown, C., Porter, Shackleford, Pelath, Harris, Kersey, DeLaney, Macer, Ober, Harman, Leonard, Smaltz, Steuerwald, Washburne, Mayfield, Price, Arnold, Lucas, Gutwein, Baird, Soliday, Aylesworth, Frye, Smith, M., Cherry, VanNatter, Beumer, Burton, DeVon, Hamm, McNamara, Miller, Rhoads, Cook, Riecken, Forestal, Moed, Torr, Ubelhor, Clere and Morris added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1615
 
HB1622ARTICLE V CONVENTION LAWSUITS. (SMALTZ B) Authorizes the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate to employ one or more attorneys necessary to initiate a lawsuit against the appropriate parties, including the Congress of the United States, the federal government, a state, or any other necessary party, relating to the calling of, the refusal to call, or any other matter relating to a convention held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Referred to House Rules and Legislative Procedures
1/22/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1622
 
HB1625LEASE OF STATE FACILITIES TO BUSINESS ENTITIES. (WOLKINS D) Requires the department of administration (department) to establish uniform standards for leasing state facilities under the control of the department and used by business entities. Authorizes the department to lease state facilities to business entities as the department determines necessary or beneficial to the state. Requires that any facility under the control of the department and used by a business entity must be leased from the state by the business entity. Requires certain provisions in a lease between the department and a business entity.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Referred to House Government and Regulatory Reform
1/22/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1625
 
HB1627INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE AS A METROPOLITAN CAMPUS. (MORRIS R) Defines "metropolitan campus". Requires the commission for higher education to designate Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne as a metropolitan campus. Requires that a governance agreement or an operational contract for a metropolitan campus must contain certain provisions, and provides that a metropolitan campus is eligible for high impact degree funding.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   2/12/2015 - Representative GiaQuinta added as coauthor
1/22/2015 - Referred to House Education
 State Bill Page:   HB1627
 
HB1628PUBLIC SAFETY LOCAL OPTION INCOME TAX. (MORRIS R) Provides that for the first two years after a local option income tax for public safety (public safety LOIT) is adopted, a county or municipality that receives revenue from a public safety LOIT may use the public safety LOIT only to increase the total amount available for expenditure for public safety purposes. Provides that for the first two years after a public safety LOIT is adopted, the public safety LOIT may not be used to reduce or replace revenue devoted to public safety purposes from any other source of revenue.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Leonard
1/22/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
 State Bill Page:   HB1628
 
HB1629LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES. (MORRIS R) Requires the department of natural resources to issue to residents of Indiana and nonresidents of Indiana who own land in Indiana lifetime licenses to hunt, fish, or trap. Requires the natural resources commission to adopt fees for lifetime licenses to hunt, fish, or trap.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Referred to House Natural Resources
1/22/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   HB1629
 
HB1630EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS AS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS. (MORRIS R) Waives the maximum hiring age restrictions that apply to the appointment and hiring of police officers and firefighters for an individual who is a veteran of the armed forces and who meets certain requirements. Provides that an individual who is appointed as a police officer or a firefighter as the result of a waiver is not eligible to become a member of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline (Rule 147.1)
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Coauthored by Representative Lucas
1/22/2015 - Representative Lucas added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   HB1630
 
HB1631IDENTIFICATION CARDS WITHOUT AN IMAGE. (MORRIS R) Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to issue a photo exempt identification card (card) that does not bear the image of the holder. Requires that an application for a card, among other requirements, must contain a digital image of the applicant. Provides that an individual may not have a card and a driver's license or identification card at a time. Provides that a retailer that in good faith accepts a card as proof of identification for a retail transaction is immune from civil liability that may occur as a result of the acceptance. Sets a fee of $11.50 for the issuance, renewal, amendment, or replacement of a card. Makes technical corrections and corresponding changes.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Joint Rule 20 technical correction adopted by the House
3/26/2015 - Third reading passed; Roll Call 340: yeas 37, nays 13
 State Bill Page:   HB1631
 
SB1STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION GOVERNANCE. (HOLDMAN T) Adds a statement of legislative intent regarding the roles of the general assembly, the state board of education (state board), and the department of education (department) relating to education. Makes changes, beginning June 1, 2015, to the composition of the state board. Provides that the state board may hire staff and administrative support. Provides that, after December 31, 2016, the state board shall elect a chairperson annually from the members of the state board. Provides that the state board shall, after June 30, 2015, elect a vice chairperson annually from the members of the state board. Provides that at least eight of the members of the state board appointed by the governor must have professional experience in the field of education. Provides that the speaker of the house of representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate shall each appoint one member to the state board. Provides that a state board member serves a four year term. Provides that the state board and the department are considered state educational authorities within the meaning of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Requires the chairperson to provide notice of a state board meeting on the state board's and the department of education's Internet web sites at least five days before the meeting.
 Current Status:   5/7/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Conference Committee Report Adopted CCR #1 (31-17)
4/29/2015 - Conference Committee Report Adopted CCR #1 (60-38)
 State Bill Page:   SB1
 
SB27OBSTRUCTIONS AT RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS. (KRUSE D) Imposes a minimum judgment of $200 for blocking a railroad-highway grade crossing. Deposits funds collected as judgments in the industrial rail service fund. Urges the legislative council to assign to an interim study committee for the 2015 interim period the topic of blocked railroad grade crossings.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   SB27
 
SB28LEARNER'S PERMIT AND DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAMINATION. (KRUSE D) Requires the written part of an examination for a learner's permit or driver's license be in English. Prohibits an applicant from using a translator to take the written part of the examination.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Senate Homeland Security & Transportation
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB28
 
SB29SUPERVISED PRACTICE DRIVING. (KRUSE D) Provides that a licensed driver supervising the practice driving of certain newly licensed drivers while in a state of intoxication caused by the licensed driver's use of alcohol or a controlled substance commits a Class B misdemeanor. Makes corresponding changes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Senate Corrections & Criminal Law
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB29
 
SB30CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS. (KRUSE D) Provides that a vehicle dealer that fails to deliver a certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee within 21 days after the date of sale or transfer is subject to the following civil penalties: (1) $1,000 for the first violation in a calendar year. (2) $1,500 for the second violation in a calendar year. (3) $2,000 for all subsequent violations in a calendar year. (Current law provides for civil penalties of $100, $250, and $500.)
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Senate Civil Law
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB30
 
SB42ADMINISTRATION OF COUNTY INCOME TAXES. (KRUSE D) Provides that for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015, a county imposing a county income tax (rather than the department of state revenue) has the authority and responsibility for the administration, collection, and enforcement of the tax. Requires taxpayers to file county income tax returns with the county treasurer of the county that imposed the tax. Requires taxpayers to pay county income tax to the county treasurer of the county that imposed the tax. Provides that withholdings of county income taxes shall be remitted to the county treasurer of the county that imposed the tax. Repeals provisions related to: (1) the state collection of county income taxes; and (2) the calculation and distribution by the state of certified distributions of county income taxes. Specifies that certain provisions related to the department of state revenue's administration of state taxes also apply to a county administering a county income tax. Provides that on February 1, 2016, and on November 1, 2016, the auditor of state shall transfer to each county 95% of the balance on those dates of county income tax collections held by the state. Specifies that: (1) the balances remaining after making those transfers shall be used by the state to pay any refunds of county taxes for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2016; and (2) on January 1, 2019, any remaining balances shall be transferred to the county. Makes technical corrections.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB42
 
SB60GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD. (KRUSE D) Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, any food that is offered for retail sale is misbranded if it is not disclosed that the food is or may have been entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, a food that is genetically engineered or a processed food may not state or imply that the food is natural. Establishes exceptions to the disclosure requirements and prohibition on stating a food is natural. Requires the state department of health (state department) to administer and enforce the disclosure and labeling requirements. Allows the state department to adopt rules. Establishes a Class A infraction for violations. Allows the state department or a person to seek an injunction for a violation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/29/2015 - Senator Bassler added as second author
1/29/2015 - Senator Senator Bassler added as second author
 State Bill Page:   SB60
 
SB61PERMANENT DISABILITY SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT. (KRUSE D) Defines "permanent disabling harm" and permits imposition of a nonsuspendible sentencing enhancement of five to 10 years if the state proves that a person committed a felony that caused a person to suffer permanent disabling harm.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Senate Corrections & Criminal Law
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB61
 
SB622015 ISTEP PROGRAM. (KRUSE D) Provides that the department of education (department) may waive certain assessment inspection requirements for purposes of administration of the 2015 ISTEP program. Provides that, if the department waives inspection requirements for any questions on the 2015 ISTEP program, the department must establish criteria to allow a student's parent the opportunity to inspect questions used as part of the 2015 ISTEP program in a manner that will not compromise the validity or integrity of the 2016 ISTEP program. Provides that the department may waive the administration of the social studies portion of ISTEP program during the 2015 administration of the ISTEP program.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   2/23/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
2/23/2015 - Motion to Concur in House Amendments: prevailed; Roll Call 192: yeas 50, nays 0
 State Bill Page:   SB62
 
SB63USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TAKING OF STUDENT ASSESSMENTS. (KRUSE D) Requires the department of education to allow the use of computer or digital response technology to complete a statewide, national, or international student assessment. Provides that a school corporation or school may allow a student to use computer or digital response technology to complete an assessment.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB63
 
SB66INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENTS FOR TERMINAL ILLNESSES. (CHARBONNEAU E) Permits use of investigational treatments for certain individuals with terminal illnesses.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Senator Miller, Pat added as second author
1/15/2015 - Senator Charbonneau added as first author
 State Bill Page:   SB66
 
SB92DEADLY WEAPONS. (SCHNEIDER S) Specifies offenses that are eligible for a sentencing enhancement if a deadly weapon is used the commission of certain offenses. Provides that a sentence may be enhanced when a deadly weapon is used during the commission of controlled substance offenses. Provides that sentencing enhancements for the possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of an offense may not be suspended. Provides that a person is a habitual offender if the state proves the person has been convicted of three prior unrelated felonies of any level.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/2/2015 - Representative Moed added as cosponsor
3/2/2015 - Referred to House Courts and Criminal Code
 State Bill Page:   SB92
 
SB94STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR RAPE. (CRIDER M) Provides that a rape charge otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may be brought within five years of the time that: (1) the state first discovers DNA evidence sufficient to charge the offender; (2) the state first becomes aware of the existence of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the offense.
 Current Status:   4/29/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/27/2015 - received by Governor
4/27/2015 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB94
 
SB116PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS. (KRUSE D) Requires a county auditor to pay a property tax refund on February 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the refund is allowed. Requires the county auditor to provide notice to the fiscal officer of each taxing unit that will be affected by a refund that the refund will be paid in the following calendar year. Removes obsolete provisions and gender specific terms from the property tax refund law.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/21/2015 - Senate Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/20/2015 - Senator Broden added as coauthor
 State Bill Page:   SB116
 
SB117IDENTIFICATION CARDS WITHOUT A PHOTOGRAPH. (KRUSE D) Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to issue a commercial identification card that does not bear the photograph of the holder and that is to be used for the limited purpose of commercial transactions. Requires that an application for a commercial identification card must contain a digital photograph of the applicant. Sets a fee of $11.50 for the issuance, renewal, amendment, or replacement of a commercial identification card. Makes technical corrections and corresponding changes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Senate Homeland Security & Transportation
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB117
 
SB118PROPERTY TAX APPEALS. (KRUSE D) Requires the county assessor, with regard to each notice filed of a property tax assessment appeal of commercial or industrial property, to do the following: (1) Make a list of affected taxing units and information about the taxpayer and the property's assessed value. (2) Make the information available for the inspection of the fiscal officer of each of the affected taxing units.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/2/2015 - Referred to House Local Government
3/2/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB118
 
SB119ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS. (KRUSE D) Provides that a school corporation may participate in an interscholastic athletic association or association event only if the association meets certain requirements regarding annual physical examinations or certifications from a physician.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/21/2015 - Senate Education & Career Development, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/6/2015 - Referred to Education and Career Development
 State Bill Page:   SB119
 
SB120INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL. (GLICK S) Postpones the expiration of the law establishing the invasive species council from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2023. Changes references to the entity within which the invasive species council is established to reflect the change of that entity's name to the Purdue University College of Agriculture.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/2/2015 - Referred to House Natural Resources
3/2/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB120
 
SB121TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMTS. (GLICK S) Provides that an individual who is an active volunteer firefighter or an active volunteer emergency medical technician, and who participates in at least 33% of a department's combined total of emergency responses and training sessions during the year, is entitled to a credit of $2,000 against the individual's adjusted gross income tax liability each taxable year. Provides that confirmation of an individual's service for purposes of the credit must be affirmed under penalties of perjury by the chief of the volunteer fire department.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Tax and Fiscal Policy
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB121
 
SB127RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION IN STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTS. (HOLDMAN T) Provides that a contract entered into, modified, or renewed by the state or any of its political or civil subdivisions after June 30, 2015, with a religious corporation, an association, an educational institution, or a society must include language stating that, to the extent permitted under executive order 13279 or Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society is not prohibited from giving a preference in employment to individuals of a particular religion or requiring that all employees and applicants conform to the religious tenets of the organization.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/5/2015 - Representative Karickhoff removed as cosponsor
3/5/2015 - Referred to House Judiciary
 State Bill Page:   SB127
 
SB128SEWAGE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS. (HOLDMAN T) Provides that the county executive of a county in which a regional sewage district was formed in response to an agreed order entered into after August 31, 2005, may elect to transform the regional sewage district into a county onsite waste management district. Establishes a procedure under which the regional sewage district may be transformed into a county onsite waste management district if the county executive decides to make that transformation. Provides that the primary purpose of the county onsite waste management district, if formed, will be resolving the environmental problems described in the agreed order. Amends the Indiana Code section under which point source discharges of treated sewage from an onsite residential sewage system are allowed if certain conditions are met to make that Indiana Code section apply to the county in which the regional sewage district was formed in response to an agreed order if the county executive of the county elects to transform the regional sewage district into an onsite waste management district. (That Indiana Code section presently applies only to Allen County.) Amends an Indiana Code provision prohibiting a regional sewage district from requiring a homeowner to connect to the district sewer system if the homeowner's property exceeds a certain area so that, in the county in which the regional sewage district was formed in response to an agreed order, the prohibition against requiring a homeowner to connect applies if the area of the homeowner's property is at least one-half acre.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/5/2015 - Referred to House Environmental Affairs
3/5/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB128
 
SB195INVESTMENTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (YODER C) Provides that upon approval by the fiscal body, money in a local major moves construction fund may be invested in fixed income assets that have a credit rating of at least AA if certain requirements are met. Provides that if authorized by the fiscal body of a political subdivision and if that fiscal body makes a determination that money received from the sale of facilities or other real property represents a substantial amount of public funds, that money may be invested in fixed income assets that have a credit rating of at least AA if certain requirements are met.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/20/2015 - Senate Tax & Fiscal Policy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/6/2015 - Referred to Tax and Fiscal Policy
 State Bill Page:   SB195
 
SB196PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. (YODER C) Provides that a postsecondary proprietary educational institution that: (1) is domiciled and has its principal offices and the majority of its operations in Indiana; (2) provides an organized two year or longer program of collegiate level classes that are directly creditable toward a baccalaureate degree; and (3) is authorized to conduct business by the board for proprietary education and is accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; is an approved postsecondary educational institution for purposes of higher education awards and receives awards at the same level as a four year state educational institution. Makes corresponding changes to related sections.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Education and Career Development
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB196
 
SB198REPEAL COMMON CONSTRUCTION WAGE STATUTE. (YODER C) Repeals the common construction wage statute. Repeals related statutes superseded by the repeal of the common construction wage statute. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/6/2015 - Referred to Pensions and Labor
1/6/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB198
 
SB263PHYSICAL EDUCATION. (KRUSE D) Requires each public school and charter school to conduct at least 30 minutes of physical education each day for students, which may be done as part of a class activity. Lengthens the minimum school day by 30 minutes. Requires each school corporation and charter school to: (1) report certain student health data for students in grades 1, 6, and 12 to the state department of health beginning in the 2015-2016 school year; and (2) inform the students' parents of the collection of the data and the right to obtain the data. Requires the state department of health to: (1) develop materials for the school corporation to distribute concerning body mass index; and (2) publish an annual report summarizing the data collected by the school corporations. Requires the state department of health and the state board of education to adopt joint rules to implement these provisions.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Education and Career Development
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB263
 
SB264GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD. (KRUSE D) Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, any food that is offered for retail sale is misbranded if it is not disclosed that the food is or may have been entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2016, a food that is genetically engineered or a processed food may not state or imply that the food is natural. Establishes exceptions to the disclosure requirements and prohibition on stating a food is natural. Requires the state department of health (department) to administer and enforce the disclosure and labeling requirements. Allows the department to adopt rules. Establishes a Class A infraction for violations. Allows the department or a person to seek an injunction for a violation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Technology
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB264
 
SB265PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT. (KRUSE D) Permits a member of the public employees' retirement fund (PERF) to purchase at full actuarial cost the member's prior service in the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund (1977 fund). Requires the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system to transfer from the 1977 fund to PERF the member's contributions and the present value of the unreduced benefit payable upon retirement that is attributable to the member. Requires the transferred amounts to be credited against the contributions required to purchase the member's prior 1977 fund service. Permits the member's employer to pay all or a part of the member's contributions required for the purchase of the member's prior 1977 fund service. Provides that credit in the 1977 fund for the service that is purchased is waived. Makes a technical correction to service purchase provisions of public pension and retirement funds.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/14/2015 - received by Governor
4/14/2015 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB265
 
SB266ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH STUDENTS. (KRUSE D) Requires: (1) an employee of or a volunteer for a school corporation or nonpublic school who transmits an electronic communication to a student; and (2) a student who transmits an electronic communication to an employee of or a volunteer for a school corporation or nonpublic school; to simultaneously transmit the electronic communication to the student's parent, if the parent has provided information needed to receive the electronic communication, and to the principal of the school the student attends. Requires a principal who receives the electronic communication to preserve the electronic communication for at least two years. Requires a school corporation or nonpublic school to annually notify parents: (1) of the preservation of electronic communications; (2) that a parent may choose to receive a simultaneous transmission of electronic communications; and (3) of a parent's right to view preserved electronic communications transmitted or received by the parent's child. Sets forth circumstances under which a law enforcement officer may view preserved electronic communications. Requires the state board of education to adopt a policy to provide guidance to school corporations and nonpublic schools. Provides that an employee of or individual who volunteers for a school corporation or nonpublic school who does not comply with the provisions concerning electronic communications commits a Class A misdemeanor (which carries a potential maximum punishment of up to one year's imprisonment and a $5,000 fine). Provides that a student who does not comply with the provisions concerning electronic communications is subject to discipline by the school the student attends.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Senate Corrections & Criminal Law
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB266
 
SB267DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION; BILITERACY. (KRUSE D) Establishes the dual language immersion pilot program to provide grants to school corporations and charter schools that establish dual language immersion programs in certain foreign languages. Creates the state certificate of biliteracy. Requires that the appropriate designation appear on the student's transcript. Requires the state board of education to adopt rules and to direct the department of education to administer the state biliteracy program. Provides that a school corporation, a charter school, or a nonpublic high school is not required to participate in the biliteracy program.
 Current Status:   5/7/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/28/2015 - Conference Committee Report Adopted CCR #1 (49-0)
4/28/2015 - Conference Committee Report Adopted CCR #1 (98-0)
 State Bill Page:   SB267
 
SB268FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAXES. (KRUSE D) Provides that a fiscal officer of a municipality in which a food and beverage tax is imposed and collected may request from the department of state revenue a statement of the percentage amount of food and beverage tax collected within the municipality in the preceding year. Requires the department of state revenue, upon receipt of a request, to: (1) determine the percentage amount of food and beverage tax collected within the municipality; and (2) furnish the fiscal officer of the municipality with a statement of the percentage amount not more than 30 days after the department receives the request. Provides that the department of state revenue may divulge in a statement to a fiscal officer of a municipality information that may otherwise be confidential. Provides that a fiscal officer of a municipality to which a statement is furnished may publicly disclose the information contained in the statement.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Tax and Fiscal Policy
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB268
 
SB269CIVICS TEST AS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. (KRUSE D) Provides that, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, an individual must obtain a satisfactory score on the United States Civics Test, administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to each applicant for United States citizenship, before: (1) graduating from a public high school or an accredited nonpublic high school that participates in the choice scholarship program; or (2) obtaining a high school equivalency certificate.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/24/2015 - Third reading defeated; Roll Call 229: yeas 17, nays 33
2/24/2015 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB269
 
SB270REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND APPRAISERS. (KRUSE D) Provides that after June 30, 2015: (1) the real estate commission (commission) must include one member who is licensed or certified as a real estate appraiser; and (2) the real estate appraiser licensure and certification board (board) must include one member who holds a broker's license issued by the commission. Makes changes to the statutes establishing the commission and the board to implement these changes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Technology
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB270
 
SB271COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING GRANT. (KRUSE D) Establishes the college and career readiness certificate grant to assist school school counselors in obtaining a college and career readiness certificate from an approved postsecondary educational institution. Establishes the college and career readiness certificate grant fund. Requires a postsecondary educational institution that accepts applicants to conduct research into the impact of certification on student outcomes. Makes an appropriation.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/12/2015 - Committee Report amend do pass adopted; reassigned to committee on Appropriations
2/11/2015 - Committee Report Filed-amend, do pass
 State Bill Page:   SB271
 
SB272MIDWIFE CERTIFICATION. (KRUSE D) Transfers the responsibility for certifying direct entry midwives from the medical licensing board to the midwifery committee (committee). Removes the requirements that the committee establish: (1) continuing education requirements; (2) peer review procedures; and (3) geographical requirements for collaborating physicians. Removes the requirements that a direct entry midwife applicant must have: (1) a postsecondary educational degree; and (2) additional births beyond the credentialing requirements for a Certified Professional Midwife. Removes the requirement that a physician examine a midwife's client twice during the client's pregnancy. (However, this bill does not change laws requiring a midwife to refer a patient to a physician for certain health conditions.) Repeals: (1) a provision defining "board"; and (2) certain requirements concerning collaborating agreements. Removes certain expired provisions. Makes conforming changes.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/7/2015 - Referred to Health and Provider Services
1/7/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB272
 
SB281MICROBREWERIES. (YODER C) Changes the amount of the barrels of beer that a microbrewery may manufacture in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana from 30,000 to 60,000. Makes conforming changes to brewery provisions. Requires that, for a brewery to qualify as a microbrewery, the entire brewing process of the beer must occur in Indiana. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/22/2015 - Senator Ford added as coauthor
1/7/2015 - Referred to Senate Public Policy
 State Bill Page:   SB281
 
SB288LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET NOTICES; PUBLIC RECORDS. (GLICK S) Reinstates the following expired statutes concerning local government budget notices through 2020: (1) A provision that if the budget notice is not timely published due to the fault of a newspaper, the notice is a valid notice if it is published one time at least three days before the budget hearing. (2) A provision allowing the department of local government finance (DLGF) to correct certain errors or omissions that cause the budget notice to inaccurately reflect the tax rate, tax levy, or budget of a political subdivision. (3) The requirement that a political subdivision must give notice by publication to taxpayers of the estimated budget, the current and proposed tax levies of each fund, and the amounts of excessive levy appeals to be requested. Allows a state or local government public agency to charge a fee for the time required by the public agency in excess of two hours, to search for a public record. Restricts the hourly rate charged for the search. Prohibits a public agency from charging a fee for the public agency to: (1) transmit a public record by electronic mail; or (2) permit a person (not including a commercial entity) to use a cellular phone to copy a public record that contains the person's name. Provides that if a public record is in an electronic format, a public agency (excluding the office of the county recorder) shall provide an electronic copy or a paper copy, at the option of the person making the request for a public record. Provides that a search fee collected by a department, agency, or office of a county, city, town, or township shall be deposited in the general fund of the county, city, town, or township.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   4/2/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
4/2/2015 - Committee Report amend do pass, adopted
 State Bill Page:   SB288
 
SB290EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE. (GLICK S) Provides that materials, compounds, mixtures, or preparations that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine are schedule III controlled substances that may be dispensed only by prescription. Repeals: (1) the law allowing the dispensing of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine without a prescription subject to certain restrictions; and (2) provisions related to that law.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/8/2015 - Referred to Senate Corrections & Criminal Law
1/8/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB290
 
SB298VOLUNTARY VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICY. (BANKS A) Provides for a voluntary veterans' preference policy for hiring, promoting, or retaining a veteran in private employment.
 Current Status:   5/5/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
4/29/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   SB298
 
SB329DISPOSITION OF ABORTED REMAINS. (BROWN L) Defines "fetus". Establishes a right, beginning January 1, 2016, for a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion: (1) that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus; (2) of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and (3) of available counseling services. Requires the state department of health to: (1) adopt rules concerning the disposal methods to be used for aborted fetuses; and (2) develop the forms for certain information that is to be provided to the pregnant woman.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/4/2015 - received by Governor
4/29/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   SB329
 
SB334ABORTION PROHIBITION BASED ON SEX OR DISABILITY. (HOLDMAN T) Prohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because of: (1) the sex of the fetus; or (2) a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of the fetus having Down syndrome or any other disability. Provides for: (1) disciplinary sanctions; and (2) civil liability for wrongful death and medical malpractice; if a person knowingly or intentionally performs a sex selective abortion or an abortion conducted because of a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other disability.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/5/2015 - Referred to House Public Policy
3/5/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB334
 
SB346EXPENDITURE AND TRANSFER OF CEDIT FUNDS. (BROWN L) Provides that the executive of a county or municipality may not transfer money that has been deposited in the county or municipal economic development income tax fund unless the transfer is approved by resolution or ordinance of the county or municipal fiscal body. Specifies that county economic development income tax (CEDIT) revenue may not be expended for a purpose listed in a capital improvement plan or for any other purpose unless the county or municipal fiscal body has appropriated the money for the specific expenditure or the specific capital improvement as a separate line item.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/8/2015 - Referred to Tax and Fiscal Policy
1/8/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB346
 
SB347TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES. (YODER C) Requires a transportation network company (TNC) to have a permit issued by the Indiana department of transportation to provide TNC services in Indiana. Establishes requirements that a TNC must satisfy in order to be issued a permit. Provides that a person that violates TNC requirements commits a Class A infraction. Provides that a person that violates TNC requirements related to accessibility is subject to an additional penalty of up to $10,000. Establishes the accessible transportation fund to provide grants to TNCs that provide accessible services. Deposits the additional penalties in the fund.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/18/2015 - House Roads and Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - Referred to House Roads and Transportation
 State Bill Page:   SB347
 
SB348ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES. (YODER C) Imposes an annual fee on advanced technology vehicles. Deposits the fees in the motor vehicle highway account.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/12/2015 - Committee Report amend do pass adopted; reassigned to committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
2/10/2015 - Senate Homeland Security & Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 State Bill Page:   SB348
 
SB443VARIOUS EDUCATION MATTERS. (KRUSE D) Allows grants from the safe schools fund to provide schoolwide programs to improve school climate and professional development and training in alternatives to suspension and expulsion and evidence based practices that contribute to a positive school environment. Provides that an election for a student to have legal settlement in the school corporation whose attendance area contains the residence of the student's mother or father shall be made on a yearly basis and applies throughout the school year unless the student's mother or father no longer resides within the attendance area of the school corporation. Provides that a school corporation that has adopted a policy not to accept student transfers after June 30, 2013, is not prohibited from enrolling a transfer student from an accredited nonpublic school or charter school located within the school corporation's boundaries if the school corporation has entered into an agreement to allow students of the accredited nonpublic school or charter school to transfer to the school within the school corporation. Requires the department of education (department) to develop guidelines for use by accredited teacher education institutions in preparing teachers to successfully apply classroom behavioral management strategies, including culturally responsive methods, to provide alternatives to suspension and expulsion. Removes a requirement that the department report instances of noncompliance of local salary scale requirements to the state board of education. Requires the department to allow the use of computer or digital response technology to complete a statewide, national, or international student assessment. Provides that a school corporation or school may allow a student to use computer or digital response technology to complete an assessment. Provides that a school staff member may take disciplinary action instead of suspending or expelling a student for misconduct that is not related to school safety. Requires the state board of education to develop for school counselors who hold a professional or accomplished teaching license professional development requirements or standards that emphasize improving skills and knowledge related to providing effective school counseling or guidance. Requires a school's professional development program to include separate professional development requirements for school counselors. Changes references in the Indiana Code from "guidance counselor" to "school counselor". Creates a school discipline data workgroup to study various issues related to the collection and analysis of school discipline data. Urges the legislative council to assign to the education study committee the topic of requiring 30 minutes for physical activity each school day for students and related topics.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/3/2015 - Referred to House Education
3/3/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB443
 
SB446LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL REPORTING. (HOLDMAN T) Provides that certain political subdivisions may not issue bonds unless: (1) the political subdivision has filed required annual financial reports with the state board of accounts or (in the case of a school corporation) the department of education; and (2) the annual financial reports are prepared in accordance with all generally accepted accounting principles for financial accounting and reporting as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. Provides that these requirements apply only as follows for school corporations: (1) After August 15, 2018, and before August 16, 2019, to a school corporation that has an average daily membership count (ADM) of greater than 25,000. (2) After August 15, 2019, to a school corporation that has an ADM of greater than 15,000. Provides that these requirements apply only as follows for counties and municipalities: (1) After June 30, 2016, and before July 1, 2018, to counties and municipalities with a population greater than 250,000. (2) After June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2019, to a county with a population greater than 175,000 and to a municipality with a population greater than 100,000. (3) After June 30, 2019, to a county with a population greater than 100,000 and to a municipality with a population greater than 75,000. Provides that the state examiner may waive the requirement that the annual financial report comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/5/2015 - Referred to House Ways and Means
3/5/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB446
 
SB447MANAGEMENT OF FUNERAL TRUST ACCOUNTS. (HOLDMAN T) Provides that the bank, trust company, savings association, or credit union that receives the payments made by the settlor of a funeral trust may enter into a contract under which the settlor's account will be managed by a third party. Requires that the third party be an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or with the Indiana securities commissioner. Requires an investment adviser managing a funeral trust settlor's account to comply with the Indiana Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
 Current Status:   4/23/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/22/2015 - received by Governor
4/9/2015 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   SB447
 
SB452STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION GOVERNANCE. (HOLDMAN T) Makes changes to the composition of the state board of education (state board). Provides that the state board may hire staff and administrative support. Provides that the state board shall meet once every six months and at the call of the chairperson. Provides that the state board shall elect a chairperson annually from the members of the state board. Requires the chairperson to provide notice of a state board meeting and make the agenda for the state board meeting available on the state board's and the department of education's Internet web sites at least 14 days before the meeting. Provides that a member of the state board may submit a request to the chairperson to amend the agenda at least seven days before the state board meeting. Provides that if the chairperson does not respond or refuses to amend the state board's agenda, the agenda may be amended to include the agenda item requested at the current or subsequent state board meeting with a majority vote of the state board. Provides that the state board may not take official action on an agenda item added at the current meeting until the next subsequent state board meeting.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/2/2015 - Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/13/2015 - Referred to Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure
 State Bill Page:   SB452
 
SB453STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. (HOLDMAN T) Makes changes to the composition of the state board of education (state board). Provides that the state board may hire staff and administrative support. Provides that the state board shall meet once every six months and at the call of the chairperson. Provides that the state board shall elect a chairperson annually from the members of the state board. Requires the chairperson to provide notice of a state board meeting and make the agenda for the state board meeting available on the state board's and the department of education's Internet web sites at least 14 days before the meeting. Provides that a member of the state board may submit a request to the chairperson to amend the agenda at least seven days before the state board meeting. Provides that if the chairperson does not respond or refuses to amend the state board's agenda, the agenda may be amended to include the agenda item requested at the current or subsequent state board meeting with a majority vote of the state board. Provides that the state board may not take official action on an agenda item added at the current meeting until the next subsequent state board meeting.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/2/2015 - Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/13/2015 - Referred to Senate Rules & Legislative Procedure
 State Bill Page:   SB453
 
SB478TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. (BROWN L) Provides that a redevelopment commission of a municipality may provide revenue to a public transportation corporation from property tax proceeds allocated to the redevelopment commission in a tax increment financing area. Limits the amount of revenue to the amount of property tax revenue received by the municipality's redevelopment commission that is attributable to the public transportation corporation's tax rate. Requires a joint public hearing of the municipality's legislative body and the municipality's redevelopment commission and the adoption of substantially similar authorizing resolutions. Provides that a redevelopment commission may provide revenue to a school corporation, for deposit in the school corporation's transportation fund, from property tax proceeds allocated to the redevelopment commission in a tax increment financing allocation area. Specifies that the amount of revenue that may be provided to the school corporation may not exceed the amount of property tax revenue received by the redevelopment commission that is attributable to the school corporation's transportation fund tax rate. Requires approval by the legislative body of the unit that established the redevelopment commission and by the redevelopment commission. Requires a joint public hearing by the unit and the redevelopment commission.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/9/2015 - Representative GiaQuinta added as cosponsor
3/9/2015 - GiaQuinta added as cosponsor
 State Bill Page:   SB478
 
SB479EVALUATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS. (BROWN L) Requires the environmental rules board (board) to adopt rules establishing objective criteria for the evaluation of solid waste management districts and to set quantitative standards by which the numerical score of a district for each criterion may be determined to be "acceptable" or "unacceptable". Allows the board, by placing districts into separate categories for purposes of evaluation, to adjust for factors favoring or inhibiting success in promoting recycling, such as the population and population density of a district, the relative cost of disposing of solid waste in a district, and the distance from a district to establishments that purchase recycled materials. Requires the board to set an overall quantitative standard and to give each district an overall assessment of "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the district's numerical scores for all objective criteria. Provides that: (1) if a single county solid waste management district receives one overall assessment of "unacceptable", the board of the district may propose to the county council that the district be dissolved; (2) if a single county solid waste management district receives two consecutive overall assessments of "unacceptable", the county council may dissolve the district; and (3) if a joint solid waste management district receives one overall assessment of "unacceptable", the county council of any county that is a member of the joint district may elect to withdraw from the district. Allows a county, after dissolving its single county solid waste management district or withdrawing from a joint solid waste management district, to no longer be designated as a single county solid waste management district or be a member of a joint solid waste management district.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   2/9/2015 - Senate Environmental Affairs, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/22/2015 - Senator Niemeyer added as second author
 State Bill Page:   SB479
 
SB486PUNITIVE DAMAGES. (GLICK S) Provides that when an award in a civil action includes a punitive damage award: (1) the court shall send a written copy of the punitive damage award to the office of the attorney general; (2) the state's interest in the punitive damage award that is deposited into the violent crime victims compensation fund vests; and (3) the state becomes a creditor with respect to that part of the punitive damage award that is deposited into the violent crime victims compensation fund. Allows the attorney general to intervene in an action concerning the award of punitive damages to protect the state's interest in the punitive damage award from being reduced or eliminated by a court order or by an agreement among the parties to the action. Provides that the attorney general must consent to any settlement that reduces or eliminates the state's interest in a punitive damage award.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by Senate 3rd reading deadline (Rule 79(a))
 Recent Status:   1/14/2015 - Referred to Senate Civil Law
1/14/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB486
 
SB487BUSINESS AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS. (GLICK S) Makes changes to business and other association laws concerning the following: (1) Filing fees for agricultural cooperative associations. (2) Requirements regarding filings and fees for certain filings with the office of the secretary of state. (3) Delivering of documents by the office of the secretary of state. (4) Meetings of shareholders of corporations, including notice requirements. (5) Merger of a parent corporation with a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent corporation. (6) Administrative dissolutions. (7) Reporting requirements. (8) Correcting documents filed with the office of the secretary of state. Repeals provisions concerning the registration of the name of a foreign corporation, foreign limited liability partnership, foreign limited partnership, foreign nonprofit corporation, or foreign limited liability company. Makes a technical correction.
 Current Status:   5/4/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   5/4/2015 - received by Governor
4/9/2015 - Signed by the Speaker
 State Bill Page:   SB487
 
SB539REGULATION OF E-LIQUIDS. (YODER C) Defines "e-liquid" as a substance that is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a vapor pen. Requires a manufacturer of e-liquid to obtain a permit from the alcohol and tobacco commission before bottling e-liquid or selling e-liquid to retailers or distributors. Provides that the initial application for a manufacturing permit must include: (1) plans for the applicant's manufacturing facility; (2) a service agreement between the applicant and a security firm requiring the security firm to certify that the manufacturer meets certain security requirements; and (3) an application fee of $1,000. Provides that a manufacturer's permit is valid for five years and establishes requirements for permit renewal, including a $500 permit renewal application fee. Establishes manufacturing requirements, including the use of child proof caps on e-liquid containers; the performance of all mixing, bottling, and packaging activities in a "clean room"; the storage of all e-liquid ingredients in a secure area; and the maintenance of three sample bottles from each production batch for at least three years. Limits the ingredients that can be used in making e-liquid. Requires all e-liquid retailers, distributors, and manufacturers who mix, bottle, or sell e-liquid in Indiana before July 1, 2015, to: (1) sell or remove from retail all e-liquid that was manufactured before July 1, 2015; or (2) acquire a tobacco sales certificate, an e-liquid manufacturing permit, or a tobacco products distributor's license; before July 1, 2016. Provides for the suspension or revocation of a manufacturer's permit and the assessment of a civil penalty against a manufacturer for a violation of the law. Provides that a retailer who knowingly: (1) sells e-liquid to a minor; (2) sells e-liquid purchased from a manufacturer that does not have a permit; or (3) sells e-liquid that has been altered or tampered with; commits a Class C infraction. Makes other unauthorized actions involving e-liquid a Class A infraction. Authorizes a permit holder to bring a civil action against an e-liquid producer that distributes e-liquid not approved for sale in Indiana.
 Current Status:   4/15/2015 - DEAD BILL; Fails to advance by House 3rd reading deadline for Senate bills (Rule 148.1)
 Recent Status:   3/5/2015 - Referred to House Public Policy
3/5/2015 - First Reading
 State Bill Page:   SB539
 
SB556FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY. (YODER C) Changes the definition of "building law" to include a law governing sanitary conditions and sanitary facilities in elementary and secondary school buildings and on the school grounds. Allows the fire prevention and building safety commission to adopt temporary rules in a manner provided for the adoption of emergency rules to administer the regulation of sanitary conditions and sanitary facilities in elementary and secondary school buildings and on the school grounds. Allows the division of fire and building safety to designate a qualified third party inspector or inspection agency to act as the division's agent for inspections of regulated boilers and pressure vessels. Repeals statutes that do the following: (1) Allow the state department of health to regulate construction and remodeling of school buildings and establishes requirements for school buildings and grounds. (2) Make it a Class B misdemeanor to transfer materials that do not comply with the requirements established in subdivision (1). (3) Make it a Class B misdemeanor to recklessly violate the requirements established in subdivision (1).
 Current Status:   4/29/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   4/27/2015 - received by Governor
4/27/2015 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB556
 
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