APPROPRIATIONS – week of Feb. 3, 2014
SSB 3137 – LIHEAP COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3137 makes a $2 million supplemental appropriation for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from the FY14 General Fund ending balance. The...
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SF 2093 – Filing of mortgage or deed by transmitting utility SF 2104 – Regulation of insurance holding companies SF 2105 – Insurance omnibus SF 2115 – Banking omnibus COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2093...
View ArticleEDUCATION – week of Feb. 3, 2014
SF 2006 – Student Philanthropy Accounts SF 2077 – FY16 Categorical Allowable Growth SF 2078 – Property Tax Relief in School Aid Formula SF 2079 – FY16 Allowable Growth FLOOR ACTION: SF 2077 sets the...
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SSB 3006 – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Title SSB 3008 – Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (Information Exchange) COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3006 authorizes the use of the title Advanced...
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SF 177 – Domestic Abuse Protective Orders and Pets SF 2091 – Co-Ownership of Real Property SF 2092 – Fraudulent Practices SF 2095 – Consent Decrees for Juveniles SSB 3041 – Ethics for Court Reporters...
View ArticleSTATE GOVERNMENT – week of Feb. 3, 2014
SSB 3065 – Campaign Finance COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3065 relates to campaign finance by (1) requiring electronic filing of certain statements and reports, and (2) raising the minimum dollar amounts...
View ArticleTRANSPORTATION – week of Feb. 3, 2014
SF 2058 – Updating definition of Off-Road Utility Vehicle COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2058 revises the definition of “off-road utility vehicle” in Code chapter 321I, which provides for the registration and...
View ArticleWAYS & MEANS – week of Feb. 3, 2014
SR 103 – Federal Wind Energy Production Tax Credit FLOOR ACTION: SR 103 supports the extension of the federal wind energy production tax credit, which expired December 31, 2013. This credit has...
View ArticleSenate votes to boost investment in local schools
Iowa educators tell us that predictable, sustained state investment in education is the most effective way to increase student achievement. That’s why we voted this week for a 6 percent increase in...
View ArticleEmergency heating funds will help struggling families
The Senate Appropriations Committee this week approved additional help for low-income Iowans struggling to pay their home heating bills during this exceptionally cold winter. SSB 3137 would provide $2...
View ArticleStudent achievement depends on timely action
With this week’s vote on school funding, the Senate obeyed state law requiring the Legislature to set education funding 18 months in advance of the school year. I hope the House and Governor will...
View ArticleHigh-speed Internet is economic engine
In an effort to help more Iowa employers and workers recover from the national recession, we must increase access to high-quality Internet services across the state. Iowa ranks 11th out of 12...
View ArticleProtect land with REAP grants
More than $200,000 in cost-share grants is available to help conservation organizations acquire land for additional outdoor recreation opportunities and to protect critical habitat. Recent projects...
View ArticleHow much should students borrow for college?
Iowa Student Loan wants to help students avoid excessive debt by educating them about the risks of over-borrowing and how to reduce the need to borrow. At the Iowa Student Loan website, students can...
View ArticleAGRICULTURE – week of Feb. 10, 2014
SF 2055 – Drainage districts financing FLOOR ACTION: SF 2055 increases the amount to be paid in a single warrant from $1,000 to $5,000 for drainage district projects. Each month, estimates of work...
View ArticleAPPROPRIATIONS – week of Feb. 10, 2014
SF 2110 – LIHEAP SF 2130 – Transportation FY15 Budget FLOOR ACTION SF 2110 makes a $2 million supplemental appropriation for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from the FY14...
View ArticleCOMMERCE – week of Feb. 10, 2014
SF 2131 – Principle-based Reserves SF 2132 – IUB non-substantive omnibus SF 2133 – Federal Home Loan Bank rights COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2131 (SSB 3089) is a recommendation by the Iowa Insurance...
View ArticleECONOMIC GROWTH – week of Feb. 10, 2014
SSB 3121 – IEDA Investment tax credits and Strategic Infrastructure Program COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3121makes several changes to programs administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority...
View ArticleHUMAN RESOURCES – week of Feb. 10, 2014
SSB 3010 – Dental Board Executive Director (Exemption from Merit System) SSB 3011 – DIA Inspection Duties SSB 3012 – Pharmacy Licensure SSB 3014 – DPH Omnibus SSB 3054 – Physical & Occupational...
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SF 2015 – Privileged Peer Counselor Communications SF 2019 – Use of Restraints on Pregnant Inmates SF 2041 – Missing Cognitively Impaired Persons SSB 3075 – Serving a Subpoena on a Peace Officer or...
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