County or city service officers. [SB-469]
County or city service officers. Provides that a county executive or mayor of a city may waive certain active duty or residency requirements for a service officer if the unit is unable to find a candidate that meets those requirements.
SB-469: County or city service officers.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lonnie Randolph
Senator Randolph Added As Coauthor on 02/16/2023
Food and beverage taxes. [SB-428]
Food and beverage taxes. Authorizes the following municipalities to impose a food and beverage tax: (1) The town of Merrillville. (2) The city of Jasper.
SB-428: Food and beverage taxes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lonnie Randolph
Representative Olthoff Added As Cosponsor on 03/28/2023
Civil claims jurisdiction of city courts. [SB-422]
Civil claims jurisdiction of city courts. Provides a city court concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000. Makes a technical correction and conforming changes.
SB-422: Civil claims jurisdiction of city courts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Aaron Freeman
Authored By Senators Leising And Freeman on 01/19/2023
Sewage matters. [HB-1402]
Sewage matters. Provides that a wastewater utility that is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission (commission) and that receives wholesale wastewater service from another wastewater utility may not: (1) disconnect from wholesale wastewater service provided by the other wastewater utility; and (2) construct a new wastewater treatment plant to serve its customers; unless the wastewater utility obtains the approval of the commission. Requires: (1) a regional sewage district; or (2) certain municipalities; at least
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HB-1402: Sewage matters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Miller
Public Law 232 on 05/04/2023
Annexation of residential developments. [HB-1418]
Annexation of residential developments. Permits a third class city to annex an area that is a proposed residential development in which not all lots have been platted or dwellings have been constructed. Expands the area outside the city in which the annexation can occur from three miles to 4.5 miles.
HB-1418: Annexation of residential developments.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bohacek
Public Law 82 on 04/20/2023
Outdoor refreshment areas. [HB-1349]
Outdoor refreshment areas. Allows a city or town to designate an outdoor location as a refreshment area with the approval of the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission). Provides that if a refreshment area is approved, the commission designates retailer permittees that may sell alcoholic beverages for consumption within the refreshment area. Prohibits a refreshment area from being located near a school or church unless the school or church does not object. Allows a minor to be within the refreshment area. Makes it a Class C infraction for a
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HB-1349: Outdoor refreshment areas.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronnie Alting
Senator Alting Added As Second Sponsor on 03/30/2023