Author: Eric Schmitz

Enjoy! 2017 IRA Annual Conference Photos Pictures courtesy of Jena Gault, First Deputy Recorder of Johnson County

Senate Bill 505 has been signed by the governor! An informational document is being prepared by our Legislative Committee that will help Recorders and our clients understand and assist with the changes that this law will bring to our offices, so stay tuned! Recorders are encouraged to contact your respective software vendors (for recording software Read More …

Hey, Recorders! Are you ready for our Conference next week?? Just a reminder that conference information is available here, including links to all the materials, agenda, what to bring, etc.

Senate Bill 505 has been adopted! The bill was returned to the Senate on April 4 with minor amendments by the House, where it passed 95-0. A motion by the Senate to concur prevailed at 3:22 on a vote of… 39-9. (My apologies, my video feed cut out at the exact moment that the voting was Read More …

Senate Bill 505, our “predictable fees” bill, has passed the Indiana House 95-0, and heads back to the Senate with a few minor “housekeeping” amendments for final passage. Looking good!

FYI, here is the IRA 2017 “Call to Conference” with more information about the program, schedule, banquet, and other activities.

Details of the 2017 Indiana Senate Bill 505 can be found here. This “omnibus county recorder matters” bill is expected to be discussed in committee, with a vote taken on the amended version, on Wednesday, 8 February 2017. If the bill passes both houses and is signed into law, it should take effect on 1 Read More …

Those attending the Legislative Conference have been requested to print out the slide-show handout and bring it with you to the session. You might want to print them three to a page with space for notes on the side. You can also get a listing of the pending legislation of interest to Recorders. At this Read More …

Just a reminder for all those who haven’t gotten around to paying association dues for 2017 — It’s time! You can get a copy of the dues payment form here.