Human Resources – week of March 24, 2014
HF 2159 – Medicaid Miller Trusts Income Limit Increase FLOOR ACTION: HF 2159 is designed to help Iowans who currently go to extremes to afford long-term care services because their incomes are just...
View ArticleJudiciary – week of March 24, 2014
SF 2211 – Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators, Juveniles SF 2259 – Personal Information Security Breaches HF 159 – Meth Precursors Added to Controlled Substances List HF 2132 – Gideon...
View ArticleNatural Resources – week of March 24, 2014
SF 2212 – Land disposal of yard waste from storm damage or invasive tree pests FLOOR ACTION: SF 2212 allows for the landfill disposal of yard waste associated with storm damage in connection with a...
View ArticleTransportation – week of March 24, 2014
HF 2181 – Maximum weight for vehicle covered under Lemon Law HF 2230 – Weight exemption for equipment to construct permanent conservation on farms FLOOR ACTION: HF 2181 raises the upper weight limit...
View ArticleWays & Means – week of March 24, 2014
SF 2339– Redevelopment Tax Credits (Brownfields and Grayfields) SF 2341 – Sales tax rebate for Iowa Speedway SF 2343 – Renewable energy tax credit qualification dates and eligibility SF 2344 –...
View ArticleEfforts continue to boost water quality
The Legislature voted last year to improve Iowa’s water, environment and recreational opportunities by investing in programs and partnerships with farmers, landowners and communities. It was a banner...
View ArticleIowa Cultural Trust accepting applications for funding
Through May 1, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for two funding opportunities. Cultural Trust Stability Grants assist Iowa cultural organizations in reaching fiscal...
View ArticleTaxpayers deserve answers on “hush money” payouts
Recently, Iowans learned that hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars were paid in secret settlements to former state employees who were asked to sign confidentiality agreements. After saying that he...
View ArticleKeeping up with dangerous meth labs
Manufacturing meth is a dangerous process that creates a destructive drug. Since 2005, the Legislature has been working to give law enforcement the tools they need to go after those who make meth....
View ArticleBe attentive to roadside emergencies
Here in Iowa, it’s the law that drivers move over and slow down for vehicles with flashing lights responding to roadside emergencies. Most of us are well aware of this law, but the increasing epidemic...
View ArticleArts Council invites nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards
The Iowa Arts Council is seeking nominations for the Governor’s Arts Awards, which recognize and honor those that have had a significant impact on the vitality of the arts in Iowa. Nominations may be...
View ArticleFarm mentorships for female veterans
Iowa’s female military veterans interested in exploring careers in sustainable agriculture are invited to participate in a new project sponsored by Women, Food & Agriculture Network (WFAN). Those...
View ArticleMore skilled workers will grow Iowa’s economy
We need to do more to expand Iowa’s middle class and help Iowans still recovering from the national recession. One problem is that Iowa does not have enough skilled workers to fill available job...
View ArticleAppropriations – week of March 31, 2014
SF 2130 – Transportation FY15 Budget SF 2342 – Admin & Regulation FY15 Budget SF 2347 – Education FY15 Budget HF 2449 – Judicial Branch FY15 Budget FLOOR ACTION: SF 2130 appropriates $358.2...
View ArticleCommerce – week of March 31, 2014
HF 2296– Unclaimed property applicable to gift certificates FLOOR ACTION: HF 2296 addresses gift certificate “unclaimed property” provisions. As amended by the Senate, the bill codifies what the...
View ArticleEconomic Growth – week of March 31, 2014
HF 2192 – Rural water agreements FLOOR ACTION: HF 2192 relates to rural water providers by making changes to water service requirements. Under current law, a rural water district may provide notice...
View ArticleEducation – week of March 31, 2014
SF 2319 – Early literacy and dyslexia FLOOR ACTION: SF 2319 is an effort to improve student literacy skills, including addressing dyslexia and providing teacher assistance. Currently, the Iowa...
View ArticleHuman Resources – week of March 31, 2014
SF 2251 – Child Care Assistance Program Eligibility SF 2320 – Medicaid Consumer Directed Care Provider Eligibility HF 2417 – Mental Health & Disability Services Redesign Clean Up FLOOR ACTION: SF...
View ArticleJudiciary – week of March 31, 2014
SF 2118 – Domestic Abuse Protective Orders and Pets and Companion Animals SF 2168 – Uniform Power of Attorney Act SF 2311 – Human Trafficking HF 2387 – Garnishment FLOOR ACTION: SF...
View ArticleLocal Government – week of March 31, 2014
HF 2183 – City utility delinquent accounts on waste water/sewer COMMITTEE ACTION: HF 2183 allows a public utility to enter into an agreement with a city to discontinue waste water, sewer and storm...
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