Indiana General Assembly
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
February 2, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation Wednesday making Indiana the 23rd right-to-work state. The law makes it illegal
for any worker to be forced to pay union dues or fees or become a member of a labor union as a condition of employment.
MoreSenate passes 'right-to-work' bill by narrow vote
February 1, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Senate voted 28-22 in favor of House Bill 1001, which would make it illegal to require employees to pay union
dues as a condition of employment.
MoreAG's office says disputes over legislative rules should not be decided in court
January 30, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear the state's appeal in the lawsuit over collecting fines imposed on absent members
of the Legislature. The state's highest court on Friday ruled 4-1 to accept jurisdiction of the interlocutory appeal sought
by the Indiana attorney general's office, which represents the state and officials named as defendants in the legislative
fines lawsuit, Crawford v. Berry.
MoreGovernor signs human trafficking bill
January 30, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed Senate Enrolled Act 4, which more clearly defines human trafficking and strengthens
penalties for that crime. The new law is effective immediately.
MoreBarnes-inspired legislation passes Senate on 3rd reading
January 23, 2012
IL StaffThe legislation created in response to a controversial Indiana Supreme Court ruling last year regarding defending against
unlawful entry was approved 45-5 by the Senate on third hearing Monday.
MoreJudge temporarily blocks fines for House boycott
January 20, 2012
Michael HoskinsMarion Superior Judge David Dreyer has blocked the collection of a $1,000-a-day fine imposed on boycotting lawmakers in the
Indiana House of Representatives, granting a temporary restraining order until he can hold a hearing on the merits of the
issue next week.
MoreHuman trafficking bill passes Senate
January 18, 2012
IL StaffSenate Bill 4, legislation introduced to strengthen Indiana’s human trafficking statutes, has passed unanimously in
the Senate. Legislators are pushing to make the bill a law before the Super Bowl in Indianapolis Feb. 5.
MoreBill would increase funds for pro bono districts
January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe modest filing fee could help offset declining IOLTA funds.
MoreBill would change child support statute
January 18, 2012
Jenny MontgomerySenate Bill 18 could reduce arrearages.
More2 Martinsville legislators will not seek re-election
January 17, 2012
IL StaffState Sen. Richard Bray, R-Martinsville, will not seek re-election. His announcement comes only a few weeks after Rep. Ralph
Foley, R-Martinsville, said he also won’t run for re-election.
MoreLegislation inspired by Barnes ruling passes Senate committee
January 17, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryA Senate committee voted unanimously to pass a bill that would allow a person to resist the unlawful entry into a dwelling
by a law enforcement officer under certain conditions.
MoreIndiana Legislature proceedings from 19th century now available online
January 16, 2012
IL StaffA joint project between the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Library and the IU Digital Library Program has digitized
nearly 8,000 pages of General Assembly proceedings from the 1800s, creating an online repository that is accessible free of
charge.
MoreState representative's attacker permanently disbarred
January 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indianapolis attorney who violently attacked and attempted to kill a state representative has been permanently disbarred
by the Indiana Supreme Court.
MoreBills would make changes to pro bono funding, court costs, early voting
January 5, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana’s 2012 legislative session promises to be a busy one, with hundreds of bills already filed and a short session
deadline of March 14. Read about some of the bills Indiana Lawyer is watching.
MoreBill offers recognition to Indiana Miami tribe
January 4, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryState senator says acknowledgment of the tribe is overdue.
MoreNew suit filed protesting immigration law
January 4, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund has filed a lawsuit on behalf of La Union Benefica Mexicana, a nonprofit
organization in East Chicago, protesting two previously unchallenged portions of Indiana’s new immigration law.
MoreState senator named Logansport city attorney
January 3, 2012
Michael HoskinsSen. Randy Head, a sitting state senator, is now the city attorney for Logansport.
MoreOpinions divided on need for phosphorus regulation
December 21, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryFishing, boating and swimming are popular summer pastimes in Indiana, but increasingly, Hoosiers looking for a relaxing weekend
at the lake are being warned to avoid the water altogether due to pollution.
MoreDistrict judge and state senator to receive honorary BSU degrees
December 12, 2011
IL StaffU.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt and Indiana Sen. Luke Kenley will receive honorary doctor of laws degrees from Ball
State University at its winter commencement Dec. 17.
MoreLabor law to be key issue in 2012
December 7, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana legislators disagree about merits of right-to-work legislation.
MoreJudge rules on case involving legislative walkout fines
December 6, 2011
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge has ruled that state courts don’t have the ability to interfere with the Indiana General Assembly’s
constitutional authority to pass laws or its own internal rules, including how it compels attendance or imposes fines.
MoreStopped short
November 23, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryState tuition law creates chasm between undocumented immigrants and college.
MoreCode Revision Commission meets Tuesday
November 14, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Code Revision Commission will hold its second meeting Tuesday. Members will discuss proposed technical corrections
and other matters.
MoreLawmakers to preview legislative session at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
November 14, 2011
IL StaffPhi Alpha Delta, Hamill Chapter, will host a 2012 legislative preview from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Indiana University School
of Law – Indianapolis, Inlow Hall, Wynne Courtroom, 530 W. New York St.
MoreBarnes panel OKs proposed law changes
November 11, 2011
Michael HoskinsA legislative study committee has approved proposed changes to state law that it hopes the Indiana General Assembly will consider
in response to a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year.
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I've been a republican my whole life but to me this is despicable. Its a race to the bottom with the third world when it comes to trying to fetch manufacturing back by lowering wages. Only fools think that is going to really work. You can see that in the southern states they can't hold on to jobs any better than we can up here.
Much praise to Pat Bauer and the democrats and, most of all, to the the nine BOLD AND WISE republicans who voted and fought against this.
Yup, in Marion County we surely do have the best justice money can buy.
If Republican slating fees are $12,000 they've been lowered. They as of very recently was $25,000.
Indiana law does not require law enforcement agencies to remove "police blotter" records, nor does it require Court Clerks to remove their records. Limiting expungements in this way renders them useless, since many private firms check local and county records for employers. The result is the crime will be discovered, and the applicant rejected. Expungement means just that, and should be required of all criminal justice agencies.
Hope everything turned out okay. My father was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 65 yrs in jail in Indiana and after serving 17 yrs, the other co-defendants finally came forward and confessed he was not there. The court exonerated him, but left the conviction on his record. And of course, Indiana can lock you up on a wrongful conviction, but want pay you a dime for you time. Laws need to change, period!! My dad has since passed, but I trying to make it better.