Updates to Indiana’s 2024 Legislative Session
Guardians ad litem in adoption
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 16 authored by Sen. Bohacek and Sen. Alting on guardians ad litem in adoption. This bill requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in an adoption proceeding if a parent of the child has an intellectual disability and is subject to a guardianship. The bill was amended […]
Age verification for material harmful to minors
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 17 authored by Sen. Bohacek and Sen. Deery on age verification for material harmful to minors. This bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide exceptions to the definition of “adult oriented website operator” including a newspaper or news service, a cloud service provider, and an internet provider […]
Various probate matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 18 authored by Sen. Liz Brown on various probate matters. This bill: The bill was amended by consent to provide: The Indiana State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section testified in support of the bill. The amended bill passed 11-0. Read the bill at https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/18
Representation of caregiver in CHINS cases
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 40 authored by Sen. Bohacek on representation of caregiver in CHINS cases. The bill provides that an unlicensed caregiver is entitled to representation by counsel in a child in need of services (CHINS) proceeding under certain circumstances. The bill was amended by consent to establish a pilot program for […]
Computer generated intimate images
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1047 authored by Rep. Negele on computer generated intimate images. The bill adds the term computer generated intimate image to the definition of an intimate image in Ind. Code § 35-45-4-8 to establish the distribution of an intimate image crime. Rep. Negele offered an amendment […]
Message from Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales
Happy New Year and Congratulations on a successful year!
As Indiana’s Secretary of State, our office is responsible for the Business Services Division. Secretary Diego Morales was previously a small business owner and brings extensive experience from the public and private sectors.
Indiana has taken great strides to set up a straightforward, inexpensive, and secure approach for all Hoosier business owners with our IN Biz online resource. For the past year, Secretary Morales has crisscrossed all 92 counties of our state, working closely with businesses from small shops to large corporations across our state. He remains focused on attracting international businesses to Indiana. As Secretary Morales has traveled the Hoosier state and internationally, including trips to Taiwan and Central America, meeting with top officials, he never misses an opportunity to showcase Indiana’s businesses.
In 2023, Indiana was ranked by Forbes Advisor as the #1 state to start a business. Secretary Morales is confident there is no better place to start and grow your business than right here in the Hoosier state. We want to make sure when an entrepreneur decides to start a business, that idea becomes a reality.
Businesses, like yours are the backbone to the Hoosier economy and it’s my office’s job to make sure you continue to succeed. Thank you for investing in our state. Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can ever be of service.
Here’s to a productive 2024!
– Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State
Indiana State Police Accepting Applications for Forensic Scientist-Forensic Biology (DNA) Unit
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Forensic Scientist III position to serve in the Forensic Biology (DNA) Unit at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory.Primary responsibility is to conduct forensic analysis of routine biological materials. To testify in court as an expert witness in the field of forensic biological analysis.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Forensic Science is required. Must have successfully completed the following courses prior to performing DNA casework: Genetics, Statistics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Basic knowledge of the theory and practical operation of a variety of scientific instrumentation and analytical techniques. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with both scientific and nonscientific personnel. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Pay starts at $63,869.00 per year, and may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off. *Applications are only accepted electronically via the ISP online portal. Deadline for application submission is Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). For more information on this position and to apply online, click here.Questions should be directed to Brandon P. Lowe, Personnel Officer for the Indiana State Police Human Resources Division at blowe@isp.in.gov or (317) 232-8238.
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