Governor Holcomb signs legislation
Senate Bill 133 – Provides that a court may suspend only that part of a sentence that is in excess of the minimum sentence for a person convicted of a Level 2 or Level 3 felony who has a prior unrelated felony conviction, other than a conviction for a felony involving marijuana, hashish, hash oil, or salvia divinorum. (Current law provides that a court may suspend any part of a sentence for certain Level 2 and Level 3 felony convictions, including drug related convictions.)
House Bill 1169 – Cybersecurity incidents. Requires the office of technology to maintain a repository of cybersecurity incidents. Provides that a state agency and a political subdivision shall: (1) report any cybersecurity incident to the office without unreasonable delay and not later than two business days after discovery of the cybersecurity incident in a format prescribed by the chief information officer; and (2) provide the office with the name and contact information of any individual who will act as the primary reporter of a cybersecurity incident before September 1, 2021, and before September 1 of every year thereafter. Allows the office of technology to assist a state agency with certain issues concerning information technology. Provides that if requested by a political subdivision, the office may develop a list of third party technology providers that work with the office. Requires a state educational institution to submit a quarterly analysis with certain conditions.
2 million in drugs confiscated during traffic stop
A somewhat routine traffic stop led State Troopers in Hendricks County to find two million dollars’ worth of drugs. 1:30pm yesterday, a Trooper witnessed an unsafe lane change by a Chrysler van on Interstate 70. The Trooper noticed potential criminal activity and proceeded to conduct a vehicle inspection where he discovered over 130 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 90 pounds of fentanyl stored in a cargo area. Police believe that the drugs were in route from Memphis to Indianapolis for distribution. 32-year-old Ester Osegueda and 27-year-old Adam Lopez were both booked on felony charges of dealing narcotics.
Free fishing and more on May 2nd
The DNR is offering free admission to state parks, recreation areas, forests, and reservoirs on Sunday, May 2, which is also a Free Fishing Day. On Free Fishing Days, all Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. All size and bag limits remain in effect. For public places to fish near you, see on.IN.gov/where2fish. Check out the fishing tips and videos at on.IN.gov/learn2fish to help maximize your experience. Find DNR properties across the state and the facilities they offer at dnr.IN.gov. Planned interpretive naturalist-led activities are listed at calendar.dnr.IN.gov. Along with fishing, DNR properties offer opportunities for hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and more. Getting active outside can support physical and mental health and provides a way to socialize safely with family and friends.