Fuel pump updates would help Iowans with disabilities
Iowans rely on their vehicles to get to work, pick up groceries, drive their kids to school and more. This includes Iowans living with disabilities. That is why the Senate Agriculture Committee voted...
View ArticleNatural Resources – week of March 16, 2015
SF 392 – Apprentice hunter program HF 266 – Allow yard waste disposal in landfills with a methane collection system FLOOR ACTION: SF 392 would allow an individual to purchase a hunting license with an...
View ArticleState Government – week of March 16, 2015
SF 199 –Independent Campaign Expenditures SF 321 – Rebates for Master Contracts SF 384 – Open Records SF 434 – Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Barbers SF 435 – Public Access to Data...
View ArticleTransportation – week of March 16, 2015
SF 75 – Authorizes DOT to use blue and white lights on snowplows for safety SF 391 – Making texting while driving a primary offense FLOOR ACTION: SF 75 is a Department of Transportation (DOT) bill. The...
View ArticleWays & Means – week of March 16, 2015
SF 278 – Local property tax abatement for rehabilitation of nuisance buildings SF 409 – SILO/SAVE extension SSB 1219 – Determination of Iowa corporate income tax for broadcasters COMMITTEE ACTION: SF...
View ArticleMaking state government more accountable & transparent
Over the last year, the Senate Government Oversight Committee has investigated numerous allegations of hush money, slush funds, black lists and lack of transparency throughout Governor Branstad’s...
View ArticleStepping up efforts against human trafficking
Human trafficking is happening here in the heartland. This week, the Iowa Senate passed SF 450 to battle human trafficking, which is the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of forced labor...
View ArticleNursing care for hard-to-place Iowans
Iowa’s long-term care services receive high praise for quality and affordability. In fact, Iowa’s long-term care services are ranked 13th best in the nation in the AARP’s most recent Long-Term Care...
View ArticlePayroll debit cards must be fair for Iowa workers
This week, the Senate approved legislation aimed at clarifying the law regarding payroll cards. A payroll card — which is similar to a debit card — is an increasingly popular way to pay employees....
View ArticleGetting tougher on texting while driving
Texting while driving is dangerous. Between 2001 and 2013, more than 8,600 Iowa crashes were caused by drivers distracted by a phone or other device. These crashes resulted in more than 4,200 injuries...
View ArticleSurvey shows latest behaviors among Iowa youth
More than 77,000 students in grades 6, 8 and 11 attending Iowa public and private schools took part in the 2014 Iowa Youth Survey. The survey includes questions about behaviors, attitudes and beliefs,...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year nominations
Thousands of talented Iowa educators lead and inspire their students, but only one is chosen annually as the state’s top teacher. The award is an opportunity to recognize an exceptional Iowa teacher...
View ArticleEnvironmental Excellence Awards
Iowa businesses, organizations and citizens are invited to apply for the Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa, recognizing...
View ArticleIowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards
The Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award recognizes the exemplary voluntary efforts of Iowa farmers as environmental leaders committed to healthy soils and improved water quality. Through June 15, you...
View ArticleAgriculture – week of March 23, 2015
HF 525 – Veterinarians and professional limited liability companies COMMITTEE ACTION: HF 525 updates Code Section 169.4A to clarify that various business organizations composed of licensed...
View ArticleCommerce – week of March 23, 2015
SF 125 – ABD omnibus SF 346 – IID omnibus HF 395 – Regulation of PBMs HF 455 – IID corporate governance annual disclosure FLOOR ACTION: SF 125 is the Alcoholic Beverages Division’s...
View ArticleEducation – week of March 23, 2015
SF 227 School start date SF 477 – Extend SAVE for 20 more years FLOOR ACTION: SF 227, as amended, provides for a school start date of no earlier than August 23. The bill also makes provision for...
View ArticleHuman Resources – week of March 23, 2015
SF 232 – Facility tanning ban for minors SF 410 – Opioid overdose prevention HF 372 – Court Appointed Special Advocates & family assessments (companion to SF 370) FLOOR ACTION: SF 232, as amended...
View ArticleJudiciary – week of March 23, 2015
SF 395 – Stalking SF 404 – Shorthand Reporters HF 496 – Military Victim Advocates HF 535 – Nonsubstantive Code Editor’s Bill HF 536 – Substantive Code Editor’s Bill HF 570 – Municipal Tort Liability...
View ArticleState Government – week of March 23, 2015
SF 331 – Electronic Voter Registration SF 332 – State Employment Hiring Procedures SF 366 – Police Officers Retirement SF 375 – Adoptions SF 415 – Elections Administration SF 456 – Sale &...
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