Indiana General Assembly
School safety bill introduced into General Assembly
January 4, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlCalling it a “good first step” for school safety, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller outlined a proposed bill
that would create a uniform standard for the school resource officers.
MoreDickson encourages compromise on House Democrat fines suit
January 3, 2013
Dave StaffordIndiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson implored litigants to resolve a lawsuit over the collection of fines levied on House Democrats
who walked out of the Legislature in 2011 and 2012.
MoreNew group aims to prevent many from enetering juvenile justice system
January 2, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlA number of federal and state agencies along with nonprofit organizations are working to help regain the youths’ footing
after they stumble into trouble. Now, a new nonprofit has been formed with a focus on preventing children and teenagers from
entering the juvenile justice system.
MorePilot iPad program expanding in Indiana General Assembly
December 19, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe process of turning a bill into a law requires thousands of pages of paper. Even the bills that do not become laws consume
stacks and stacks – literally tons – of paper each year. But the tide may be turning. A pilot project in the Indiana
General Assembly is being expanded with the goal of eventually replacing all that paper with electronic copies.
MoreWoman who invited abusive spouse did not violate no-contact protective order
December 14, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlIn a case of first impression, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled the Indiana General Assembly was deliberate when it did
not criminalize the violation of a protective order by the protected person.
MoreHoosiers want legislators to focus on job creation
December 13, 2012
IL StaffA survey released Thursday by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University shows that 81 percent of residents
want job creation to be the main priority for the Indiana General Assembly in 2013. This is the third straight year that Hoosiers
said jobs are the No. 1 priority.
MoreStrategic planning needed to improve child services
December 5, 2012
Dave StaffordJustice Loretta Rush says a unified commission on children can bring stakeholders together and improve outcomes.
MoreLawmakers to look at marijuana penalties
December 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThere's a growing appetite by some in the Legislature for leniency.
MoreDrought fuels renewed drive for a statewide water policy
December 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana Chamber of Commerce is finding that there is nothing quite like a dry, arid, hot summer to spark people’s
interest in water.
MoreDCS study committee to hold last meeting Tuesday
November 26, 2012
IL StaffThe Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee will meet for the last time Tuesday in the Indiana Government Center
to consider bill drafts, a final report and “other business,” according to the committee agenda.
MoreEstate lawyers' duty of responsibility clarified in proposed legislation
November 21, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlEstate attorneys are hoping the Indiana General Assembly will provide a remedy after a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals
muddied the waters concerning the scope and duties of a lawyer working on behalf of an estate’s personal representative.
MoreBudget session will not prevent state senators from working to improve DCS
November 20, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Department of Child Services will be part of the legislative agenda during the Indiana General Assembly’s
2013 session.
MoreState Senate creates new committee to study civil law
November 19, 2012
IL StaffThe Indiana Senate has added a new committee to its roster to examine non-criminal legal issues.
MoreZoeller, Merritt tour campuses, promote Lifeline law
November 14, 2012
The Indiana state senator who sponsored a law that aims to protect minors from arrest when they seek medical attention for
alcohol-related emergencies is joining Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller in spreading the word on college campuses.
MoreCentralized hotline and hiring more workers among issues on DCS study committee agenda
November 5, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe centralized hotline system is among the topics to be discussed when the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee
meets Nov. 8.
MoreUnslated candidate files suit against Marion County Election Board
October 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Democratic candidate for state representative for Indiana’s District 100 who was not slated by his party is suing
the Marion County Election Board after the board ordered his election materials seized before the primary election for violating
Ind. Code 3-14-1-2.
MoreLegislative groups to look at surrogate attorneys, funding for correction programs
October 15, 2012
IL StaffLegislators this week will study a variety of issues, including preliminary drafts on surrogate attorneys and probate court
authority.
MoreNew LSA director, deputy director named
October 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Legislative Council has selected George Angelone to serve as executive director of the Legislative Services Agency. Angelone
takes over for Jack Ross, who will retire at the end of next month.
MoreZoeller to speak at DCS study committee Thursday
October 10, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is scheduled to appear before the Department of Child Services Interim Study Committee
meeting Thursday afternoon.
MoreIndiana Department of Child Services urged to set course for new direction
October 10, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlWith a new governor taking over Indiana’s executive branch in January, what changes, if any, will come to the Department
of Child Services are unknown. However, some contend that should not stop the agency from addressing criticism and implementing
new policies or programs now.
MoreCommittee taking another look at emancipation law
October 1, 2012
IL StaffThe Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee meets Tuesday to discuss the law passed during the 2012 legislative session
that reduced the age of emancipation to 19 for child support purposes.
MoreZoeller, senators at odds over immigration law
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordIndiana lawmakers seek to intervene with aid of Kansas official Kris Kobach.
MoreVictim funds create legal, public policy issues
September 26, 2012
Dave StaffordKenneth Feinberg, an authority on victim compensation funds, says circumstances warranting these types of programs are "rare."
MoreStudy committees to look at workers’ comp, criminal history
September 24, 2012
IL StaffThis week at the Statehouse, interim committees will discuss issues including criminal history, criminal sentences and workers’
compensation.
MoreCCEC Work Group proposes sweeping revision to the Indiana Criminal Code
September 12, 2012
Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana General Assembly’s Criminal Code Evaluation Commission has started another round of hearings to collect
data and recommendations for revising the state’s criminal statutes. A key element of this review will be an extensive
study of significant sections of Title 35 by the CCEC Work Group.
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Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.
Forcing a defendant to wear a stun belt, in court or otherwise, is a violation of american principles! It is also unconstitutional!
So, if I save $100.00 cash per week, from my $500.00 per week paycheck, for 50 years, at which time, I will have saved $260,000.00, the government can raid my home and take my money, just by saying it is drug money! Shouldn't the government, have some kind of evidence of drugs, rather, than just saying we are the government and we will take anything you own, anytime we choose? Tyranny is upon us! If you don't know your rights, you don't have any!