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IN SJR0002

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boots

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 7 of the Indiana Constitution prohibiting state courts from ordering the state or political subdivisions to spend money on court operations
  • Applies the prohibition to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and any other courts established by the General Assembly
  • Bars courts from issuing mandates, orders, or writs that would require government expenditures for court system operations
  • Requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect
  • First introduced January 5, 2011, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Prohibit certain mandates by courts.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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