Aging population needs access to dementia care
Iowa, like the rest of the nation, is aging. As of 2010, Iowa ranked seventh in the nation — behind such states as Florida — for the percentage of our state’s population that is 60 or older. Iowa ranks...
View ArticleCourts focus on giving kids a bright future
Recently, staff from the Judicial Branch told legislators that their number one priority is the protection of Iowa’s children. The Legislature has helped them pursue that priority and make communities...
View ArticleEconomic Growth – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 1 – Iowa First SSB 1117 – IFA Shelter Assistance Fund COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 1 gives Iowa businesses seeking to sell products and services to the state the chance to match competing out-of-state...
View ArticleEducation – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SSB 1058 – School Start Date SF 171 – FY16 School Aid Funding SF 172 – FY16 Categorical School Aid Funding SF 173 – FY16 Property Tax Replacement SF 174 – FY17 School Aid Funding SF 175 – FY17...
View ArticleHuman Resources – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 40 – Facility Tanning Ban for Minors SF 80 – Mammogram Reporting Requirements SSB 1002 – Physician Assistants and Temporary Civil Commitment Procedures SSB 1016 – Dental Board Executive Director...
View ArticleJudiciary – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 20 -Access to the Iowa Communications Network by Local Law Enforcement SF 178 – Life Insurance Proceeds – Restrictions on Receipt by Certain Felons SF 179 – Penalty Enhancement for Kidnapping SF 180...
View ArticleNatural Resources – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 94 – Allow yard waste disposal in landfills with a methane collection system SSB 1119 – Allow snowmobile trails to cross bridges and underpasses on interstate or freeway COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 94...
View ArticleState Government – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SSB 1060 – Regulation of Certified Public Accountants SSB 1064 – Campaign Finance – Independent Expenditures SSB 1125– Definition of Beer SSB 1126– 411 Pension System SSB 1135– Fireworks COMMITTEE...
View ArticleTransportation – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 68 – Displaying county names on license plates COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 68 – Current law prohibits use of frames on license plates if they cover any numbers or letters printed on the plate. In spring...
View ArticleVeterans Affairs – week of Feb. 9, 2015
SF 177 – Iowa Lottery proceeds to the Veterans Trust Fund COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 177/SSB 1012 offers a more stable source of revenue for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund (VTF). Currently, the Iowa Lottery...
View ArticleBecome an active voice in state government
Iowa’s statewide boards and commissions are responsible for advising the Governor, Legislature and state agencies. We are always looking for qualified applicants who are will to be a strong voice in...
View ArticleCommerce – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SF 235 – Regulation of PBMs SF 236 – Public utility crossings of railroad rights-of-way COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 235/SSB 1107 gives the Iowa Insurance Commissioner specific authority to examine,...
View ArticleEconomic Growth – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SF 110 – Iowa Employment Rides Initiative SSB 1115 — Changes to Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Programs COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 110 establishes an Iowa Employment Rides Initiative to provide...
View ArticleEducation – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SF 69 – Filling school board vacancies SF 77 – ELL weighting and eligibility increase SF 191 – TAG FTE at Department of Education SF 204 – PPEL for transportation repair SSB 1056 – GAP tuition...
View ArticleHuman Resources – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SSB 1015 – Medical Licenses SSB 1019 – Interstate Physician Licensure Compact SSB 1039 – Public Health Modernization SSB 1096 – Public Health Omnibus COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1015 requires practitioners...
View ArticleJudiciary – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SSB 1025 – Homeland Security Emergency Management receiving local exchange service information SSB 1091 – Attorney fees in dissolution of marriage when defendant is in prison or jail SSB 1113 –...
View ArticleLabor & Business Relations – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SF 39 – Wage theft SSB 1151 — Minimum wage increase COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 39 puts the burden on the employer to establish the legality of deductions from employee wages and requires that the employer...
View ArticleLocal Government – week of Feb. 16, 2015
SSB 1082 – ADA parking permit SF 25 – Nuisance properties COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1082 changes the law on use of a persons with disabilities parking permit. Currently, improper use is a misdemeanor...
View ArticleTransportation – Feb. 16, 2015
SSB 1168 – Increasing state funding for roads and bridges SF 87 – Vehicle registration duties of county treasurers SF 155 – Placement of license plate dump trucks COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1168, as...
View ArticleWater quality improvements expand, gain attention
Improving Iowa’s water quality has been a top priority for the Legislature in recent years. New updates tell us how our investments are paying off and where we need to step up our efforts. Researchers...
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