Indianapolis, In. – A proposal that would amend Indiana’s constitution to expand the reasons why a person could be jailed without bond has cleared its first hurdle. The state Senate voted 34-15 mostly on party lines Thursday to endorse the Republican-backed proposal. The state constitution currently only allows judges to order someone jailed without bond when facing murder or treason allegations. The proposed constitutional amendment would remove the right to bail for those accused of crimes whom a judge finds “poses a substantial risk to the public.” Amendment sponsor Republican Sen. Eric Koch of Bedford said the change was aimed at giving judges discretion in situations where it is “too dangerous” to allow someone out of jail while they are awaiting trial.