Homeland Security & Transportation

Bureau of motor vehicles.

Towing matters.

Counter action against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Auto dealer matters.

VFD clothing and automobile allowances.

Various public safety matters.

Foreign adversaries.

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the stretch of State Road 45 that is between College Avenue and Fee Lane in Bloomington the “Bob Knight Memorial Way”.

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the eastbound bridge on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the “Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge”.

Urging INDOT to rename the portion of U.S. 12 the "Chief Marshal James R. Kautz Memorial Highway".

Urging INDOT to rename the portion of I-69 North the "Gregg Winters Memorial Mile".

Relocation of outdoor advertising signs.

911 telecommunications fees.

Speed control in school zones.

School and public safety matters.

Amended registration.

Road funding.

Dealer services division.

Supplemental fee for electric vehicles.

Road intersection safety.

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 31 from Smith Valley Road to County Line Road the "State Trooper Aaron Smith Memorial Highway".

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 75 between CR 700 S and CR 800 S in Carroll County the "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road".

Law enforcement training cost reimbursement.

Low water crossings.

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge spanning Wade Creek on SR 156 the "Corporal Barry Lynn Brinegar Memorial Bridge".

Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 114 the "Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz Memorial Mile".

Grants for participation in the 287(g) program.

Firefighting apparatus lights.

Microtransit pilot program.

Economic development and foreign trade.

Bureau of motor vehicles.

State disaster relief fund.

Salvage motor vehicles.

Regulated amusement devices.

License suspension.

Financial responsibility for aircraft.

Transportation matters.

School bus stop arm violation notification.

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of State Road 32 from County Road 900 West to State Road 1 the "Kyle Osgood Memorial Mile".

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that portion of U.S. Highway 52 between Davis Road and German Church Road the "Officer Breann Leath Memorial Mile".

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge over I-70 and North College Avenue the "John Leslie 'Wes' Montgomery Memorial Bridge".

Urging INDOT to rename the bridge on I-64 in Crawford County the "Dale Workman Memorial Bridge".

Driving privilege cards.

Recreational vehicle dealers.

Automated commercial motor vehicles.

Driver instructions of law enforcement procedures.

Various motor vehicle matters.

Learner's permits.

Stop the bleed program.

Public safety matters.

Enforcement of weight limits for overweight loads.

CDL training regarding human trafficking.

Airports.

Fire protection.

Directing the ISP to study Rapid DNA.

PFAS-free firefighter gear.

Removal of Illiana Expressway references.

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Road 29 over Wildcat Creek in Burlington, Indiana, as the "Donald L. Mills Memorial Bridge".

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on U.S. Highway 27 over the Wabash River between Berne and Geneva as the "Spc. Nicholas A. Taylor Memorial Bridge".

Urging INDOT to rename a section of SR 135 in Harrison County the "Jacob T. McClanahan Memorial Mile".

Citizenship and immigration status.

Speed limit reduction on county streets or highways.

Driving privilege cards.

Reporting requirements for electric vehicles.

PFAS biomonitoring pilot program.

Construction of certain intersections.

Public transportation projects.

School bus stops.

Requiring local input for transportation projects.

Public safety matters.

Converted motor vehicle protection.

Tribal law enforcement.

Regulation of radioactive material.

Report on 911 and regionalized trauma systems.

Public safety telecommunicators.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on State Road 57 over the White River between Petersburg and Washington the "Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on I-65 over the Wabash River as the "Captain Ronald D. Gutwein Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing James C. Cummings, Jr., and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name I-465 from mile marker 44.5 to mile marker 45.5 the "James C. Cummings, Jr., Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a section of Interstate 69 at Exit 120 in Monroe County "The Reserve Deputy Sheriff James Driver Memorial Bridge".

School bus stop arm violation enforcement.

Data privacy.

Behavioral health training grants.

Identification of medical alert.

State insurance requirements for certain vehicles.

Regulated amusement devices.

School bus stops.

Department of homeland security.

Auto dealer services.

Electric vehicles and advanced technology.

Hoosier Spirit II designated state aircraft.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Transportation asset management plans.

Residency of police officers and firefighters.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to honor First Lieutenant Clayton Robert Cullen by naming a portion of State Road 67 the "Lt. Clayton Robert Cullen Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Richland Creek on U.S. Highway 150 as the "Greenville Veterans Memorial Bridge".

Highway extension and research program.

Peer support services and CISM services.

Hospital police departments.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge over Big Walnut Creek at North U.S. Highway 231 as the "James Baugh Memorial Bridge".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a section of State Road 218 from County Road 500 E in Cass County to US 31 in Miami County as "The Honorable Richard A. Maughmer Highway".

Driving cards.

Driver instructions of law enforcement procedures.

Indiana passenger rail commission.

Central Indiana public transportation projects.

Weight limit for transport of commodities.

Automotive dealer services.

Distracted driving.

Contracts for emergency road repairs.

Mental health services.

Firefighter safety.

EMS personnel licensure interstate compact.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 930 in honor of service members who fought and served during Operation Enduring Freedom.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name a portion of State Road 25 the "Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Deputy Shadron K. Bassett and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name a mile of State Road 39 the "Deputy Shadron K. Bassett Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to place a memorial sign where the 38th Parallel crosses State Road 69 in Posey County, entitled "Veterans of the Korean War Memorial - 38th Parallel".

Railroad crossings.

Automated traffic control in construction zones.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to honor First Lieutenant Clayton Robert Cullen by naming a portion of State Road 67 the "Lt. Clayton Robert Cullen Memorial Highway".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing J. Robert Shine and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename a portion of State Road 64 the "J. Robert Shine Highway".

Election board incident response plan.

Autism information on state issued identification.

Management performance hub employees.

Driver instructions of law enforcement procedures.

Towing services. Amends the statute concerning the release of an abandoned motor vehicle that has been towed to a storage yard or towing facility as follows: (1) Provides that a towing service or storage yard may charge an inspection fee for inspections or retrievals from a vehicle. (2) Requires a towing service or storage yard to: (A) provide an itemized receipt upon payment; and (B) meet certain requirements as to: (i) hours of operation; and (ii) receiving and returning telephone calls. Provides that not later than three business days after towing a vehicle a towing company or storage facility must comply with certain statutes relating to abandoned vehicles for giving notice. Requires a towing company to charge reasonable fees. Requires a towing company to provide the owner or operator of a motor vehicle that is about to be towed a written and itemized estimate of all charges and services to be performed by the towing company. Requires a towing company to document and itemize certain fees related to a tow and certain towing services. Specifies certain record keeping requirements for itemized estimates issued by a towing company. Creates a new article in the Indiana Code to establish certain requirements for towing companies that engage in, or offer to engage in, the business of providing towing service in Indiana, including provisions concerning the following: (1) Emergency towing. (2) Private property towing. (3) Releasing towed motor vehicles. (4) Prohibited acts by towing companies and storage facilities. Provides that a person who violates these new provisions commits a deceptive act that is: (1) actionable under; and (2) subject to the penalties and remedies set forth in; the statute governing deceptive consumer sales. Provides that the attorney general: (1) shall receive, and may investigate, complaints alleging violations of the new provisions; and (2) after finding that a violation has occurred, may take appropriate action under the statute governing deceptive consumer sales. Authorizes the attorney general to adopt rules to implement the new provisions.

Offenses involving critical infrastructure. Repeals the term "key facility" and replaces it with "critical infrastructure facility". Defines "critical infrastructure facility". Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of a critical infrastructure facility without the permission of the owner of the critical infrastructure facility or an authorized person commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility trespass. Provides that a person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damages or defaces property of a critical infrastructure facility commits the offense of critical infrastructure facility mischief. Provides criminal penalties and civil remedies

Information concerning threats to school safety. Permits a law enforcement agency or private university police department to share private investigatory records with a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school for the purpose of enhancing the safety of a student or school facility, without losing the discretion to keep the records confidential from other records requesters. Provides that a school corporation or other entity to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act apply may disclose or report on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, without the consent of the child's parent to appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies as determined by school officials. Provides immunity from civil liability concerning the disclosure or report of education records of a student. Provides that in the case of a health or safety emergency, a law enforcement officer shall disclose or report a child's personally identifiable information contained in law enforcement records to a school corporation or an appropriate official. Provides that information concerning any suspicious activity or potential criminal activity related to a child that is shared between a law enforcement officer and a school corporation or an appropriate official shall not be stored or maintained in any type of data base.

Building standards. Removes language that relates to the temporary rules and regulation of sanitary conditions and sanitary facilities of Class I structures. Adds certain elevator standards to the list of national codes, or their equivalent, that the fire prevention and building safety commission (commission) shall adopt to comply with the statewide code of fire and safety building laws. Removes the requirement that the commission shall adopt the most recent edition, including addenda, of ASME A17.3 (Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, an American National Standard). Allows the department of homeland security (department) to request certain types of documentation to determine that work conducted on a regulated lifting device was performed by a licensed individual. Requires the commission to adopt national codes within 24 months after the effective date of the national code. Provides that the commission may not adopt an amendment to a national code if the amendment will unreasonably impair safety. Allows the commission to set a fee that is less than the standard fee for certain permits if the acceptance inspection is performed by an inspector that is not employed by the department. Requires an individual who is renewing an operating certificate to submit all safety test results when making application for the renewal operating certificate. Removes obsolete sections. Makes conforming changes.

Electric bicycles. Defines the term "electric bicycle" as a bicycle equipped with: (1) operable pedals; and (2) an electric motor with a power output not greater than 750 watts. Provides that an electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Provides that the operator of an electric bicycle is: (1) subject to all of the duties; and (2) entitled to all of the rights and privileges; of a bicycle operator. Provides that an electric bicycle shall be regulated as a bicycle. Provides certain exceptions. Exempts the operator of an electric bicycle from motor vehicle statutes concerning: (1) driver's licenses; and (2) financial responsibility. Exempts electric bicycles from motor vehicle statutes concerning: (1) certificates of title; (2) registration; and (3) off-road vehicles. Requires manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles to affix and prominently display a label with the following information on each electric bicycle: (1) The class level of the electric bicycle. (2) The top assisted speed of the electric bicycle. (3) The total power output of the electric bicycle's electric motor. Requires all electric bicycles to comply with certain requirements adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requires all electric bicycles to be equipped with an electric motor that disengages or ceases to function when the operator: (1) stops pedaling; or (2) applies brakes. Specifies where electric bicycles may be operated. Allows a local authority or state agency with jurisdiction over a trail, bicycle path, or multipurpose path to regulate the use of electric bicycles on a trail, bicycle path, or multipurpose path subject to the local authority's or state agency's jurisdiction. Prohibits a person less than 15 years of age from operating certain electric bicycles. Allows a person less than 15 years of age to ride as a passenger on certain electric bicycles. Requires a properly fitted and fastened helmet capable of meeting certain safety standards to be worn by certain individuals when operating or riding on certain electric bicycles. Requires the operator of a motor vehicle to provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing or overtaking an electric bicycle in certain instances. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Disposal of abandoned or derelict aircraft. Specifies that a "person" includes a political subdivision for purposes of the statute concerning liens for the repair, storage, servicing, or furnishing of supplies for certain motor vehicles, airplanes, machinery, and equipment. Establishes a procedure for the disposal and removal of an abandoned aircraft or a derelict aircraft from the premises of: (1) a public-use airport; or (2) a fixed-base operator at a public-use airport.

Student mental health. Adds additional purposes for which matching grants made under the Indiana secured school fund (fund) may be used. Amends the uses relating to school security for which the fund may be used. Establishes the student and parent support services grant program. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying school districts, within and outside of Indiana, that have: (1) implemented trauma informed approaches in the school districts; and (2) worked with community partners to provide systems of care for students.

Vehicle weight. Allows the Indiana department of transportation and certain local authorities to issue a permit that allows for the transportation of: (1) material; (2) products; or (3) equipment; belonging to an electric cooperative in certain instances. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying overweight divisible loads. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying: (1) the use of automated traffic control systems in work zones; and (2) the use of special signaling devices on construction vehicles in critical work zones.

Bunkhouse safety requirements. Defines "bunkhouse". Provides that, before January 1, 2021, the commission may adopt rules to exempt bunkhouses from being required to be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

Grants from state disaster relief fund. Provides that the maximum amount that an individual may receive from the state disaster relief fund (fund) as compensation for damages to the individual's property is $10,000. (Current administrative rules provide that the maximum amount is $5,000.) Voids provisions in the Indiana Administrative Code that set forth a maximum compensation amount of $5,000. Directs the department of homeland security to amend, before July 1, 2020, the administrative rule concerning the fund to reflect a maximum compensation amount of $10,000 for individuals.

Safe schools. Provides that school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools with the sheriff for the county in which the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school is located, may apply for a grant from the Indiana secured school fund to provide for the initial set up costs for an active event warning system. Requires guidelines published by the department of homeland security to include information about implementing: (1) universal electronic access to school property for law enforcement in all schools within each county; and (2) access to closed circuit cameras from a central location to be used in an emergency situation.

Disabled Hoosier veteran license plate. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to redesign the disabled Hoosier veteran license plate. Specifies that a disabled Hoosier veteran license plate must consist of the following elements: (1) The display of an emblem denoting the branch of service in which the veteran served. (2) A depiction of a wheelchair to indicate the disabled status of the veteran. (3) The words "Disabled Hoosier Veteran" at the bottom of the license plate. (4) Identification numerals with consecutive numbers or letters, or both, to properly identify the vehicle. (5) Any other information the bureau considers necessary. Makes conforming technical amendments.

Department of transportation matters. Removes a provision requiring each contract for highway work to be acknowledged before an officer authorized to administer oaths. Provides that a certificate of qualification issued by the department of transportation (department) is valid for a period of 24 months. Allows the department to adopt rules concerning eligibility and qualification requirements for bidders of contracts. Exempts the department from certain real property recording requirements. Makes conforming amendments.

Motor vehicle matters. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) may develop a system to issue mobile credentials. Provides that the BMV may issue, upon request of an applicant, a mobile credential when the applicant satisfies the requirements for application for an identification card or various licenses and permits. Provides the BMV with rulemaking authority to implement the mobile credential system. Defines mobile credential. Makes conforming changes. Provides that an owner or last titled owner of a motor vehicle commits a Class C infraction when the owner or last titled owner of the motor vehicle abandons the vehicle. Provides that a unit or holder of a mechanic's lien including a towing service, city, town, or county shall forward a copy of the abandoned vehicle report including a copy of the complaint and summons to the public agency who placed the abandoned vehicle tag on the vehicle. Provides that the public agency shall send the complaint and summons by first class mail to the owner of the vehicle. Provides for the form for a complaint and summons for the offense of abandoning a vehicle. Provides a procedure to change the gender that appears on a driver's license, permit, identification card, or photo exempt identification card.

Railroad crossings. Subject to available funding, requires the department of transportation to construct, in locations where practical, lanes and signs at railroad crossings on state highways.

Central Indiana public transportation projects. Repeals the prohibition that prevents certain counties from: (1) purchasing; (2) leasing; (3) acquiring; (4) constructing; or (5) operating a light rail project. Makes a conforming amendment.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Sergeant Benton "Ben" Bertram and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to name a mile of State Road 3 near Scottsburg the "Sgt. Ben Bertram Memorial Mile".

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to designate the pathway along the U.S. Highway 150 connector between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute as the Max Miller Memorial Pathway.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to honor First Lieutenant Clayton Robert Cullen by naming a portion of State Road 67 the "Lt. Clayton Robert Cullen Memorial Highway".

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to establish a study committee to study issues related to the regulation of railroad crossings.

Certificates of title. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may issue a salvage title to a vehicle designated as "JUNK" in certain situations.

Consular identification. Requires a state agency, a political subdivision, or an employee of a state agency or political subdivision to accept a consular identification document submitted by an individual as valid identification of the individual in most situations. Provides that a consular identification document may not be accepted: (1) from an individual registering to vote or obtaining a driver's license; (2) when acceptance is not permitted under federal law; or (3) when acceptance would jeopardize funding from a particular source. Provides that information collected from or appearing on a consular identification document is subject to the same privacy protections and limitations on disclosure that apply to information collected from or appearing on a driver's license or an identification card. Provides that, unless otherwise provided by federal law, a consular identification document: (1) does not establish or indicate lawful United States immigration status; (2) may not be considered valid for that purpose; and (3) does not establish a foreign national's right to be in or to remain in the United States. Repeals statutes defining offenses related to consular identification.

Electric bicycles. Defines the term "electric bicycle" as a bicycle equipped with: (1) operable pedals; and (2) an electric motor with a power output not greater than 750 watts. Provides that an electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Provides that the operator of an electric bicycle is: (1) subject to all of the duties; and (2) entitled to all of the rights and privileges; of a bicycle operator. Provides that an electric bicycle shall be regulated as a bicycle. Provides certain exceptions. Exempts the operator of an electric bicycle from motor vehicle statutes concerning: (1) driver's licenses; and (2) financial responsibility. Exempts electric bicycles from motor vehicle statutes concerning: (1) certificates of title; (2) registration; and (3) off-road vehicles. Requires manufacturers and distributors of electric bicycles to affix and prominently display a label with the following information on each electric bicycle: (1) The class level of the electric bicycle. (2) The top assisted speed of the electric bicycle. (3) The total power output of the electric bicycle's electric motor. Requires all electric bicycles to comply with certain requirements adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requires all electric bicycles to be equipped with an electric motor that disengages or ceases to function when the operator: (1) stops pedaling; or (2) applies brakes. Specifies where electric bicycles may be operated. Allows a local authority or state agency with jurisdiction over a trail, bicycle path, or multipurpose path to regulate the use of electric bicycles on a trail, bicycle path, or multipurpose path subject to the local authority's or state agency's jurisdiction. Prohibits a person under 15 years of age from operating certain electric bicycles. Allows a person under 15 years of age to ride as a passenger on certain electric bicycles. Requires a properly fitted and fastened helmet capable of meeting certain safety standards to be worn by certain individuals when operating or riding on certain electric bicycles. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Driver instruction regarding law enforcement procedures. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to include in any driver's manual published by the bureau: (1) a description of law enforcement procedures during a traffic stop; and (2) actions a motorist should take during a traffic stop, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers. Requires the driver education advisory board to consult with the commissioner of the bureau of motor vehicles and the state police department regarding instruction on: (1) law enforcement procedures during traffic stops; and (2) actions a motorist should take during a traffic stop, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officers.

Grants from state disaster relief fund. Provides that the maximum amount that an individual may receive from the state disaster relief fund (fund) as compensation for damages to the individual's property is $10,000. (Current administrative rules provide that the maximum amount is $5,000.) Voids provisions in the Indiana Administrative Code that set forth a maximum compensation amount of $5,000. Directs the department of homeland security (department) to amend, before July 1, 2020, the administrative rule concerning the fund to reflect a maximum compensation amount of $10,000 for individuals. Makes an annual appropriation from the state general fund to the fund for the department's use in carrying out the purposes of the fund.

Motor vehicle safety. Requires that a license plate must be displayed in a horizontal and upright position that displays the registration expiration year in the upper right corner. Requires that a renewal sticker for a license plate must be securely affixed in the upper right corner of the license plate covering the previous registration expiration year. Provides that a trailer of less than 3,000 pounds gross weight is not required to be equipped with brakes. Specifies that head lamps on motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor driven cycles may display only white or amber light. Requires that motor vehicles except for

Dealer services division. Requires certain definitions to be used in the dealer services law. Includes: (1) flood damage affidavits; (2) title affidavits; (3) interim plates generated in error; and (4) copies of rebuilt vehicle disclosures; as records for purposes of the dealer services law. Requires a motor vehicle or watercraft dealer to identify in a title affidavit whether a lien exists on the motor vehicle or watercraft and the date any obligation must be satisfied. Provides that a dealer may provide an interim plate when the dealer: (1) sells or leases a motor vehicle; or (2) allows a purchaser to

Health matters. Provides that a law enforcement officer who is exposed to blood or body fluids may request to be included in the list of individuals who are provided with notification concerning exposure to a dangerous communicable disease. Specifies that HEA 1017- 2018 concerning newborn screening takes effect on July 1, 2018, instead of on April 1, 2018.

Automobile dealers. Defines "vehicle right of use subscription program". Prohibits vehicle right of use subscription programs. Provides that a dealer or manufacturer may not impose a surcharge on a dealer for the sole purpose of recovering costs related to the reimbursement of a dealer for parts or labor. Requires a manufacturer to: (1) provide a dealer with written notification of the grounds upon which a claim is being charged back as a result of an audit; (2) provide dealers with a reasonable appeals process concerning certain fees, payments, and reimbursements; and (3) allow a dealer to cure certain administrative errors

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that section of U.S. 31 at mile markers 174 through 175 the "Indiana State Trooper Robert Lather Memorial Mile".

Study of injured public safety officer monument. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying the construction of an injured public safety officer monument.

Vehicle weight limits. Excludes bulk milk from the definition of "overweight divisible load". Provides that the department of transportation (department) may issue an overweight permit for the transportation of bulk milk up to 100,000 pounds. Requires the department to issue an annual permit with a fee of $20 to an applicant for a bulk milk permit whose total equivalent single axle load calculation is equal to or less than 2.40 equivalent single axle load credit. Requires the department to issue a nondivisible overweight permit to an applicant for a bulk milk permit whose total equivalent single axle load calculation is

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that segment of U.S. Highway 421 from the Jefferson/Ripley County line to the junction of U.S. Highway 421 and State Road 62 the "Major Samuel Woodfill Memorial Highway".

Electronic titles. Defines "certificate of title" as a record that: (1) contains evidence of vehicle ownership; (2) contains information related to the vehicle as required under the law governing certificates of title; and (3) can be issued either in a physical document or an electronic document. Defines "transferring party" as a person that: (1) is listed on the certificate of title as an owner of the vehicle; or (2) is acting as an agent of the owner and holds power of attorney for the owner of the vehicle. Requires a person who has a lien or encumbrance that is notated

Central Indiana public transportation projects. Repeals the prohibition that prevents certain counties from: (1) purchasing; (2) leasing; (3) acquiring; (4) constructing; or (5) operating a light rail project.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging INDOT to honor Deputy David Morgan of the Madison County Sheriff's Office by renaming a portion of State Road 37 the Deputy David Morgan Memorial Highway.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the 2.1 mile section of U.S. 31 from County Road 600 North to Paul Hand Boulevard as the "Bob Glidden Memorial Highway" after ten-time National Hot Rod Association ("NHRA") Champion Bob Glidden.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION memorializing Sgt. Major Jeffrey Shera and urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to place signs on SR 121 outside of Laurel, IN honoring Sgt. Major Shera's life and accomplishments.

Survivor health coverage. Provides that, if the employer of a public safety officer who dies in the line of duty after June 30, 2018, offers health coverage for active employees, the employer shall offer to provide and pay for health coverage under the plan covering active employees for the surviving spouse and each natural child, stepchild, and adopted child of the public safety officer. Provides that health coverage for a surviving child continues: (1) until the child becomes 18 years of age; (2) until the child becomes 23 years of age, under certain circumstances; or (3) during the entire period

A SENATE RESOLUTION concerning signage at major points of entry to Indiana to encourage people from border states to live and work in Indiana.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename Indiana State Road 641 the "Edward A. Pease Bypass".

Operation of off-road vehicles. Exempts the following individuals from the requirement of wearing a helmet while operating or riding on an off-road vehicle if the off-road vehicle is equipped with a roll cage: (1) An individual at least eight years of age who operates or rides on the off-road vehicle while wearing a safety belt. (2) An individual less than eight years of age who rides on the off-road vehicle while restrained in a child restraint system in accordance with state law. Defines "roll cage".

Traffic stop safety education. Requires that an examination for a learner's permit or driver's license must include a test of the applicant's knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of a driver and passenger during a traffic stop by a law enforcement officer. Requires the driver education advisory board to consult with the commissioner of the bureau of motor vehicles and the state police department on the administration of a traffic stop safety education program. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to coordinate with the state police department to provide a traffic stop safety education program.

Driving authority permits. Provides for the issuance of driving authority permits and driving authority learner's permits (permits) to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that permits may not be used for federal identification or any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds a permit and operates a motor vehicle must verify that financial responsibility on any motor vehicle that the holder operates is continuously maintained in the amounts required by law. Makes conforming amendments. Makes a technical correction.

Driving cards. Provides for the issuance of driving cards and driving card learner's permits (cards) to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that cards may not be used for federal identification or any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds a card and operates a motor vehicle must verify that financial responsibility on any motor vehicle that the holder operates is continuously maintained in the amounts required by law. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.

Various motor vehicle law amendments. Renames the county motor vehicle excise surtax to be the county vehicle excise tax. Renames the municipal motor vehicle license excise surtax to be the municipal vehicle excise tax. Renames the motor vehicle license excise tax to be the vehicle excise tax. Makes other revisions in the following statutes: (1) The vehicle excise tax. (2) The excise tax on recreational vehicles and truck campers. (3) The commercial vehicle excise tax. (4) The boat excise tax. Makes clarifying amendments in Title 9. Provides that an autocycle manufactured before July 1, 2015, is not required to be

Regional infrastructure improvement projects. Provides that the Indiana finance authority (IFA), rather than the budget agency, administers the local infrastructure revolving loan funds (loan funds). Expands the types of entities that may participate in the loan funds. Authorizes the IFA to issue its bonds to carry out the loan funds. Expands the types of infrastructure that are eligible for the loan funds to include bridges or other public ways. Provides that a regional development authority (RDA) may apply for a "FASTLANE" grant from the Federal Highway Administration (or a grant from any other federal program) for highway funding. Authorizes an

Transportation of agricultural commodities. Provides that definition of "farm product" does not include: (1) lumber; (2) logs; (3) wood chips; (4) bark; or (5) sawdust. Modifies the definition of "overweight divisible load". Provides that an owner of a "carrier, shipper, or other party" may not cause or knowingly permit a vehicle to: (1) exceed certain size or weight restrictions; and (2) be operated upon a highway. Specifies that certain infractions concerning vehicle size and weight are Class C infractions. Prohibits the bureau of motor vehicles from assessing points under the point system for violations of commercial size and weight limitations

Railroads and eminent domain. Defines "corporation", "rail carrier", and "railroad". Specifies that eminent domain may be exercised by a rail carrier incorporated in Indiana or authorized to do business in Indiana, and prescribes the manner in which a railroad (including a rail carrier) may incorporate. Requires a rail carrier to demonstrate that property will be used for a public use before the carrier may use eminent domain to take the property. Eliminates the provisions in the law under which a defendant in an eminent domain proceeding who appeals an interlocutory order overruling the defendant's objections to the proceeding is required

Driver safety program. Requires that an individual less than 21 years of age must complete a driver safety program approved by the bureau of motor vehicles if the individual has at least twice been the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an incident for which points may be assessed by the bureau. Provides that the duration of certain court ordered specialized driving privileges may not exceed 2.5 years in length. Provides that the compliance response period for proof of financial responsibility is 40 days before July 1, 2017 and 90 days after June 30, 2017.

Driver's licenses for foster children. Allows an individual who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age and is under the care and supervision of the department of child services (department) to: (1) obtain an identification card, learner's permit, or operator's license without paying a fee; (2) contract for a policy of motor vehicle insurance; and (3) complete driving practice with individuals approved by the department.

Hospital police departments. Defines "health system". Allows for health systems to establish police departments. Expands the area in which hospital police officers may exercise police powers. Establishes the Indiana health care facilities task force (task force). Requires the task force to: (1) study and review hospital and health facility licensure; (2) study, review, and update the American Institute of Architects guidelines for hospitals and health care facilities; (3) study, review, and update National Fire Protection Association standards for hospitals and health care facilities; and (4) submit an electronic report to the governor and the legislative council setting forth the task

Bicycle trails. Establishes the Indiana bicycle trails task force (task force) to: (1) develop actionable concepts to connect existing bicycle trails throughout Indiana; (2) estimate the cost of each concept; (3) present at least six innovative ways to fund the connections to existing bicycle trails; (4) prepare a timeline that shows the phases of completion to connect existing bicycle trails throughout Indiana for each funding method; and (5) recommend changes to Indiana law to increase bicycle safety on trails and roadways. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislative council and governor not later than July 1,

Urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename that part of U.S. Highway 231 from Interstate Highway 69 to the city of Bloomfield the "Donald W. Dean Memorial Highway".

Elimination of state agency public safety committee. Abolishes the state agency public safety committee.

Specialty constructed vehicles. Provides that a vehicle: (1) built to resemble and be a reproduction of another vehicle that was manufactured at least 25 years ago; and (2) assembled using all new or used parts; must be titled as a "specialty constructed vehicle". Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the task of conducting a study that compares Indiana's titling process for home built, "kit", replica, or specialty constructed cars with the titling process used by other states to title such vehicles.

Study of law enforcement training matters. Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate committee a study of: (1) possible sources of funding for new and existing law enforcement academies; (2) possible sources of funding for law enforcement officer training; (3) alternative sources of funding for law enforcement academies and officer training; (4) the sustainability of existing revenue streams responsible for funding law enforcement academies and officer training; (5) possible locations for new or relocated law enforcement academies; (6) the repurposing of existing facilities for use as law enforcement academies; (7) the leasing of existing facilities for use as

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana department of transportation to rename the Washington Street Bridge on U.S. 24 in Monticello as the "Chief Master Sergeant Dean A. DuVall Bridge".

Right-of-way in a roundabout. Requires a driver to yield the right-of-way to a driver of a vehicle having a total length of at least 40 feet or a total width of at least 10 feet when driving through a roundabout. Requires that, when two truck drivers approach or drive through a roundabout at the same time, the driver on the right yields the right-of-way to the driver on the left.

Transfer of ownership of motor vehicles. Provides that a person that transfers ownership of a vehicle may deliver to the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau): (1) the certificate of registration of the vehicle; and (2) proof of the transfer of ownership of the vehicle. Requires the bureau, upon receipt of the certificate of registration and proof of transfer of ownership of the vehicle, to indicate the transfer of ownership in the records of the bureau.

Transportation corridor planning. Repeals on July 1, 2017, the statute concerning transportation corridor planning. Provides that the repeal of the statute does not affect: (1) rights or liabilities accrued; (2) proceedings begun; or (3) project agreements or other contracts executed; under the statute before its repeal. Specifies that any funds: (1) remaining on July 1, 2017, in the transportation corridor fund; and (2) not committed, dedicated, or appropriated for, or otherwise needed to fulfill an obligation arising from, any project agreement or other contract executed under the statute before its repeal; revert to the state general fund. Moves to the

Vehicle operation. Provides that a vehicle may not be driven or moved on a highway unless the vehicle is: (1) constructed; (2) covered; or (3) loaded; in a manner that prevents any of the vehicle's refuse or load, other than water, from dripping, sifting, leaking, dropping, blowing, spilling, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle. Requires areas of a vehicle containing aggregate material to be free from holes, cracks, or openings through which any of the vehicle's refuse or load may escape. Specifies that restrictions regarding a vehicle's aggregate material or load apply regardless of the degree to which the vehicle

Matching grant fund for local police departments. Establishes the law enforcement emergency response equipment matching grant fund to be administered by the department of homeland security. Allows local law enforcement agencies to apply for matching grants to purchase equipment needed for emergency response situations.

Lap and shoulder safety belts on school buses. Provides that a school bus or special purpose bus that is placed into operation after June 30, 2018, and that is used to transport elementary school or high school students must be equipped with a 3-point lap and shoulder safety belt (safety belt) at each seating location. Requires the state school bus committee to adopt rules for the design, installation, and use of safety belt systems that must be installed in school buses and special purpose buses. Provides for an exception to the laws concerning other types of passenger restraint systems. Requires

Electric power grid security. Requires the division of planning and assessment of the Indiana department of homeland security to: (1) develop an emergency response plan for an attack on or systematic failure of the electric power grid; and (2) develop standards for increasing the physical security of the electric power grid.

Seatbelts on school buses. Provides that, after June 30, 2017, if a school corporation or an accredited nonpublic school enters into a lease for, purchases, or otherwise acquires a school bus or special purpose bus that is used to transport elementary school or high school students, the school bus or special purpose bus must be equipped with a 3-point lap and shoulder safety belt (safety belt) at each seating location. Requires that, after June 30, 2027, a school bus or special purpose bus that a school corporation or an accredited nonpublic school uses to transport elementary school or high school

School bus equipment. Provides that a school bus or special purpose bus that is purchased after January 1, 2018, and that is used to transport elementary school or high school students must be equipped with a 3-point lap and shoulder safety belt (safety belt) at each seating location. Requires the state school bus committee to adopt rules for the design, installation, and use of safety belt systems that must be installed in school buses and special purpose buses. Provides for an exception to the laws concerning other types of passenger restraint systems. Requires each occupant of a school bus or

Interstate mutual aid agreements. Requires an interstate mutual aid agreement to provide immunity from liability for emergency responders from Indiana who travel out of state to provide mutual aid or engage in training and exercises under a mutual aid agreement.

Tax deduction for Ohio River bridge tolls. Provides an income tax deduction to qualified individuals who pay tolls to cross certain Ohio River bridges. Provides that a qualified individual is an individual who: (1) resides in Clark County or Floyd County; (2) incurs at least $100 in nonreimbursed toll expenses to cross the Ohio River bridges in Clark County or Floyd County during a taxable year; and (3) has a Riverlink personal account. Provides that the amount of the tax deduction may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the amount of nonreimbursed tolls paid by the qualified individual during the

Income tax credit for toll road charges. Provides an income tax credit to individuals who pay tolls to drive on the Indiana toll road for a nonbusiness purpose. Provides that the amount of the tax credit may not exceed the lesser of $300 or the amount of tolls paid by an individual during the taxable year. Provides that the tax credit may not exceed an individual's adjusted gross income tax liability.

Operation of dashboard cameras. Requires a state or local government law enforcement agency that installs audiovisual recording systems in the agency's patrol cars to adopt a policy meeting certain requirements regarding the use of the recording system.

Bureau of motor vehicles omnibus bill. Relocates and modifies the following after expiration or repeal: IC 9-14 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles). IC 9-15 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commission). IC 9-16 (License Branches). IC 9-18 (Registration). IC 9-24-6 (Commercial Driver's License). IC 9-29 (Fees) (other than IC 9-29-17 (Fees Under IC 9-32)). Establishes limits for convenience fees charged by full service and partial services providers. Changes distributions of various fees imposed by the bureau of motor vehicles. Replaces chauffeur's and public passenger chauffeur's licenses with for-hire endorsements. Establishes refund procedures for fees imposed by the bureau of motor vehicles. Amends provisions

Local airport authorities. Provides that a member (member) of a governing body of an airport authority or a department of aviation (governing body) may participate in a board meeting by electronic communication. Defines "commercial aeronautics" for purposes of serving on a governing body. Provides that a member may not have a pecuniary (rather than a personal) interest in a contract with or claim against the governing body.

Blue LED lights on volunteer firefighter vehicles. Authorizes a blue light on a vehicle privately owned by a volunteer firefighter to be a blue light emitting diode (LED).

Local emergency planning committees. Provides that membership on the emergency response commission (commission) is not a lucrative office for purposes of the constitutional prohibition against holding more than one lucrative office at the same time. Specifies that the commission appoints the members of the local emergency planning committee of each emergency planning district. Provides that the commission may decide how many members a local emergency planning committee is to have, and that a local emergency planning committee's members must include representatives of five particular categories. Provides that membership on a local emergency planning committee is not a lucrative office. Allows

Road funding and regional cities program. Provides for the transfer of the state's excess reserves to the local road and bridge matching grant fund and the state highway fund. Provides that use tax collected on sales of gasoline is distributed differently than ordinary sales and use tax collections. Provides for income tax rate reductions for non-corporate taxpayers that are phased in from 2019 to 2025. Provides that a county may impose the county motor vehicle license excise surtax and the county wheel tax at higher rates if the county uses a transportation asset management plan approved by the department. Authorizes

Threat assessments and critical infrastructure. Requires the executive director of the department of homeland security (department) to: (1) examine vulnerabilities of and threats to critical infrastructure and other possible targets of criminal or terrorist activity; and (2) make legislative and administrative recommendations based on the department's analysis of the examination results to the legislative council and the governor. Requires the division of planning and assessment within the department to: (1) develop and maintain a clearinghouse that collects information from and distributes information to local law enforcement agencies; (2) develop and publish a state threat assessment system; and (3) develop and

Transportation planning. Requires the Indiana department of transportation to report to the general assembly on plans to establish, and funding mechanisms for, additional traffic lanes on part of Interstate Highway 65.

Pump disclosures by automotive fuel retailers. Requires a retailer that markets automotive fuel to the general public and that has at least one retail location in Indiana from which the retailer dispenses automotive fuel for sale to do the following: (1) Post the automotive fuel rating of all automotive fuels that the retailer sells by putting at least one label on the face of each dispenser through which the retailer sells such fuels. (2) Comply with the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act and regulations adopted under that act. (3) Comply with the state department of health's motor fuels inspection program.

Unmanned aerial vehicles. Allows the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by a law enforcement officer or governmental entity without obtaining a search warrant if the law enforcement officer determines that the use of the unmanned aerial vehicle is required to obtain aerial photographs or video images of a motor vehicle accident site on a public street or public highway.

Fire prevention and building safety commission. Requires the fire prevention and building safety commission to adopt by rules the most recent edition, including addenda, of the NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and to adopt any subsequent edition of the NFPA 70, including addenda, within 18 months after the effective date of the subsequent edition.

Driving authority permits and learner's permits. Provides for the issuance of driving authority permits, probationary driving authority permits, and driving authority learner's permits to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that these permits may not be used for: (1) federal identification; or (2) any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds such a permit and operates a motor vehicle must ensure that required financial responsibility on the motor vehicle is continuously maintained in the amounts required by law. Makes conforming amendments. Removes outdated language.

Use of telecommunications devices while driving. Provides that a person who is at least 21 years of age who uses a telecommunications device to perform any function available on the telecommunications device other than to: (1) place or receive a telephone call; (2) use a geolocation information service; or (3) use an application software designed to locate retailers of gasoline or motor fuel; while operating a moving motor vehicle commits a Class C infraction. Revises the term "telecommunications device" for purposes related to motor vehicle operation. Defines "geolocation information service" for purposes related to motor vehicle operation. Repeals the term

Various motor vehicle matters. Authorizes the use of mini-trucks on Indiana roads other than interstate highways. Requires a mini-truck that is operated on an Indiana road to be titled and registered. Defines "person", for purposes of titling a vehicle, to include sole proprietorships. Requires a dealer of mini-trucks to register as a dealer. Imposes an annual excise tax of $30 on a mini-truck. Removes the requirement that an application for the fleet registration program for common registration dates for fleet vehicles contain a certificate of title and registration for all fleet vehicles in the exact name of the fleet operator.

Compression release engine brakes. Provides that it is a Class C infraction for a person to drive a motor vehicle equipped with compression release engine brakes unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working condition so that excessive noise is prevented, with certain exceptions.

Supervision of probationary drivers. Amends existing supervised driving requirements to receive a learner's permit or an operator's license. Provides that an individual with a disability who satisfies certain requirements is eligible to receive an operator's license. Repeals a superseded provision concerning probationary operator's licenses. Provides that an operator's license issued to an individual who is less than 21 years of age is a probationary license. (Under current law, the age limit for a probationary license is 18 years of age.) Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to adopt rules to establish minimum hours of instruction for approved driver education courses.

Crisis intervention teams. Requires the law enforcement training academy to include an overview of crisis intervention team (CIT) training model in initial training. Establishes the Indiana technical assistance center for crisis intervention teams to: (1) identify grants and other funds that may be used to fund CIT programs; (2) create and support a statewide CIT advisory committee; and (3) provide training, information, and technical assistance.

Reserve officer training. Requires police reserve officers to complete mandatory inservice training: (1) in interacting with persons with mental illness, addictive disorders, mental retardation, autism, developmental disabilities, and Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia; and (2) concerning human and sexual trafficking and high risk missing persons. Changes the term "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability".

Fire and emergency response issues. Creates the intrastate mutual aid compact to complement existing mutual aid agreements. Allows the Indiana department of homeland security (IDHS) to deploy a national urban search and rescue response system task force as a state resource during Indiana emergencies and disasters, in conformance with federal requirements, through an agreement with a political subdivision that is a sponsoring agency of a task force. Repeals the interstate emergency management and disaster compact. Repeals the local emergency planning and right to know fund administered by the department of state revenue. Moves the statute concerning the local emergency planning

Military designation on driver's licenses and ID cards. Provides that an individual may request an indication of the individual's veteran status or active military or naval service status on the individual's driver's license or state identification card. (Current law provides only for an indication of veteran status.)

Abandoned mobile homes. Makes changes to the procedure in current law for the sale or salvage of an abandoned mobile home located on private property, other than mobile homes located in a mobile home community. Provides, except in the case of an abandoned mobile home offered for sale at auction, that the bureau of motor vehicles may not transfer the title to a mobile home or change the names on the title to a mobile home unless the owner holds a valid permit issued by the county treasurer. Provides that a permit to move, or transfer title to, a mobile

EMS provider death benefit. Provides a public safety officer special death benefit to an emergency medical services provider who, after June 30, 2015, dies as a direct result of personal injury or illness resulting from the provider's performance of duties under a contract entered into by the provider's employer to provide emergency medical services for a political subdivision if the provider's employer purchases coverage if the employer purchases coverage for all eligible emergency medical services providers of the employer. Provides that the cost of the coverage is $100 per year and that an employer may purchase the coverage by making

Speed limits in school zones. Provides that a city, town, or county may establish a speed limit of not less than 20 miles per hour on a street or highway upon which a school is located if the street or highway is under the jurisdiction of the city, town, or county. (Current law provides that the speed limit may not be less than 30 miles per hour outside an urban district.) Removes outdated language.

Motor vehicle matters. Defines: (1) "commercial motor vehicle", "gross combination weight rating", "gross combination weight", and "gross vehicle weight rating" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles to comply with federal standards; and (2) "gross vehicle weight" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles. Provides for an exception relating to overweight vehicles for certain vehicles transporting logs, wood chips, bark, and sawdust. Amends the definition of "farm tractor" to include farm tractors in the definition of "implement of agriculture". Excludes wagons, trailers, and other vehicles pulled by a farm tractor from the definition of "farm tractor". Makes technical corrections.

Fleet vehicle registration. Establishes the fleet registration program (program) for Indiana residents who own or lease at least 1,000 passenger motor vehicles or trucks with a declared gross weight of not more than 11,000 pounds. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles shall administer the program.

Disclosures of security breaches. Makes the following changes to the statute concerning the breach of the security of data that includes the sensitive personal information of Indiana residents and that is collected and maintained by a person other than a state agency or the judicial or legislative department of state government: (1) Specifies that the statute is not limited to breaches of computerized data. (2) Repeals the definition of a term ("doing business in Indiana") that is not used in the statute. (3) Replaces the term "data base owner" with "data owner". (4) Defines the term "data collector" as a

School emergency response systems. Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate interim study committee the topic of school emergency response systems for study during the 2015 interim.

School bus stop arm violations. Provides that a law enforcement officer may arrest a person when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor by recklessly passing a school bus when the arm signal device of the bus is in the extended position. (Current law requires the officer to have probable cause to believe that the person is committing or attempting to commit the misdemeanor in the officer's presence.)

Transportation network companies. Requires a transportation network company (TNC) to have a permit issued by the Indiana department of transportation to provide TNC services in Indiana. Establishes requirements that a TNC must satisfy in order to be issued a permit. Provides that a person that violates TNC requirements commits a Class A infraction. Provides that a person that violates TNC requirements related to accessibility is subject to an additional penalty of up to $10,000. Establishes the accessible transportation fund to provide grants to TNCs that provide accessible services. Deposits the additional penalties in the fund.

Civic event license plates and vehicles. Authorizes certain vehicles to be registered as civic event motor vehicles and to display a civic event license plate after the term of the civic event under certain circumstances.

Advanced technology vehicles. Imposes an annual fee on advanced technology vehicles. Deposits the fees in the motor vehicle highway account.

School buses. Provides that when a school bus is operated on a highway, the driver shall load and unload a student as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. Makes changes to prerequisites for bidders to receive school transportation contracts. Makes changes to the provision regarding when school bus drivers must obtain a physical examination. Adds a provision indicating what type of vehicle must be used to transport foster care students to the students' school of origin. Repeals a provision concerning inspection requirements for special purpose school buses.

Advanced technology vehicle fee. Imposes an annual fee on advanced technology vehicles. Deposits the fees in the motor vehicle highway account.

Motorcycle equipment. Provides that a motorcycle may be equipped with a steering wheel. (Current law provides that a motorcycle may be equipped only with handlebars for purposes of steering and control.) Makes a corresponding change.

Examination for driver's licenses. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to conduct in certain foreign languages the testing and demonstration of ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Driver's license reciprocity with Germany. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to begin negotiating with Germany not later than July 1, 2015, a reciprocal agreement for the exchange of driver's licenses.

Minimum crew size. Provides that the crew of a freight train must consist of at least two individuals. Imposes penalties for violations of the minimum crew requirement. Deposits the penalties in the industrial rail service fund.

Racial profiling. Prohibits a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency from engaging in racial profiling. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a detailed policy that defines the elements of racial profiling. Requires a law enforcement agency to transmit to the attorney general information concerning racial profiling complaints, investigations, and any action taken, and requires the attorney general to submit a biennial report to the legislative council based on this information.

Use of telecommunications devices while driving. Requires a person to use hands free or voice operated technology to place or receive a telephone call while operating a moving motor vehicle, unless the device is used to call 911 to report a bona fide emergency. Revises the term "telecommunications device" for purposes related to motor vehicle operation.