Mike Bohacek R

Illegal immigrants and motor vehicle crimes. Adds an aggravating circumstance for an offense involving the use of a motor vehicle and that the person was illegally or unlawfully present in the United States at the time of the offense.

County recorder's records perpetuation fund. Provides that certain fees collected by the county recorder are deposited in the county recorder's records perpetuation fund. Provides that a fee for recording a mortgage assumption is the same as the fee for recording a mortgage. Removes an expired provision. Makes stylistic changes.

Critical infrastructure. Provides, for purposes of criminal statutes regarding offenses involving critical infrastructure, that a communications services facility includes wires and equipment used to provide communications service to a customer.

Conversion to Class 3 city status. Provides that if the population of a second class city is reported by two consecutive federal decennial censuses (census) as having a population of less than 31,500, the city becomes a third class city on January 1: (1) of the calendar year following the next municipal election held after the most recent census; or …

Various corrections matters. Eliminates requirements that the department of correction: (1) maintain farm programs for offenders committed to the department; and (2) prepare a report calculating the savings realized as a result of sentencing changes. Replaces a reference to a rule repealed by the department of correction with a requirement that the custody and treatment of juveniles meet the standards …

Mandatory bargaining on school safety matters. Requires a school employer to collectively bargain with the exclusive representative of certificated employees programs and matters related to school safety and associated working conditions. Requires a school employer to discuss certain items with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Provides that the obligation to discuss does not require either party to enter into …

School safety and working conditions discussions. Requires a school employer to discuss certain items with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Provides that the obligation to discuss does not require either party to enter into a contract, agree to a proposal, or make a concession related to the discussable items. Makes it an unfair practice for a school employer to …

Regulating quarry location. Provides that a quarter square mile area containing at least five (instead of eight) residences constitutes an "urban area" within which a planning and zoning authority may prohibit mining and logging. Makes a stylistic change.

Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21. Makes possession of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid by a minor a Class B misdemeanor. Makes the sale of low THC hemp extract or a cannabinoid to a minor a Class A misdemeanor, and increases the penalty under certain circumstances. Prohibits the sale of a vapor product to …

Department of health contract prohibition. Prohibits the Indiana department of health from requiring a contracted person to meet additional requirements other than federal requirements specified in the federal Charitable Choice Act in order to receive certain funding.

Economic development and foreign trade. Requires the governor to terminate any contract or other agreement entered into between the state and an economic development partner that is based in or owned by a foreign adversary. Prohibits the Indiana economic development corporation from establishing a foreign office if the foreign office sought to be opened is located in the territory of …

Minor access and use of social media. Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user. Defines a "minor user" as an individual who is less than 16 years of age. Allows the attorney general to: (1) bring an action against a social media operator …

Sex with a minor. Adds the criminal offense of sex with a minor, which is committed when a person who is at least: (1) 24 years of age and who engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is 16 years of age; or (2) 25 years of age and who engages in …

Parking at Lake Michigan beaches. Prohibits a municipality from charging parking fees at a municipally owned parking lot at a municipal park beach on Lake Michigan, unless the municipality has: (1) a lifeguard on duty at the beach during the hours that swimming is allowed; and (2) public rescue equipment installed on any pier or public access site of the …

Regional sewer districts. Specifies that a board of trustees of a regional water, sewage, or solid waste district (board) must notify the district authority in writing before taking certain actions. Provides that a trustee appointed to a board serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Prohibits a regional water, sewage, or solid waste district (district) created after June 30, …

Disclosures related to prescription drugs. Requires certain pharmacists or pharmacies to provide the amount of the national average drug acquisition cost for a generic drug on the written materials provided to an individual at the point of sale of the generic drug.

Dating app aggravator. Makes it an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing that the person: (1) committed a sex offense; and (2) used an online platform designed for dating to meet the victim.

Age verification for access to social media. Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user. Defines a "minor user" as an individual who is less than 16 years of age. Allows the attorney general to: (1) bring an action against a social media operator …

Updates Indiana's tax code to match recent changes in federal tax law. Technical alignment — makes sure your state return uses the same definitions as your federal return so you're not taxed twice on the same income.

Creates a dedicated state fund for family recovery courts — specialized courts that help parents with substance abuse issues keep or regain custody of their children while getting treatment.

Age verification for access to social media. Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user. Defines a "minor user" as an individual who is le...

Dating app aggravator. Makes it an aggravating circumstance for purposes of sentencing that the person: (1) committed a sex offense; and (2) used an online platform designed for dating to meet the victim.

Social service benefit kiosk pilot program. Requires the division of family resources (division) of the office of the secretary of family and social services to establish a pilot program under which the division develops, deploys, and determines the ...

Property tax streamline. Abolishes the offices of county assessor and township assessor and transfers the duties of the assessor to the county auditor. Abolishes the office of township trustee and transfers the duties of the township trustee to the b...

Parking at Lake Michigan beaches. Prohibits a municipality from charging parking fees at a municipally owned parking lot at a municipal park beach on Lake Michigan, unless the municipality has: (1) a lifeguard on duty at the beach during the hours th...

Sex with a minor. Adds the criminal offense of sex with a minor, which is committed when a person who is at least: (1) 24 years of age and who engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct, fondling, or touching with a child who is 16 years o...

Development of affordable housing. Requires a local zoning ordinance to allow for residential housing developed by a religious developer as a permitted use in all residential or commercial zones if specified conditions are satisfied.

Creates minimum maintenance and installation standards for utility and communications lines running through public rights-of-way. If you've seen sagging lines, leaning poles, or tangled wires in your neighborhood, this bill sets rules for who's responsible for keeping them safe and maintained.

Disclosures related to prescription drugs. Requires certain pharmacists or pharmacies to provide the amount of the national average drug acquisition cost for a generic drug on the written materials provided to an individual at the point of sale of th...

Regional sewer districts. Specifies that a board of trustees of a regional water, sewage, or solid waste district (board) must notify the district authority in writing before taking certain actions. Provides that a trustee appointed to a board serves...