Judiciary Committee Report – Week 14, 2018
HF 2381 – Disposition of child found to have committed a delinquent act. FLOOR ACTION: HF 2381 relates to custody of juveniles who are sent to the State Training School for Boys in Eldora or another...
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HF 2371 – Liability exemption from honeybees on public property. FLOOR ACTION: HF 2371 amends the Iowa Tort Claims Act and the Municipal Tort Claims Act. State and municipal property would be exempt...
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SF 2399 – Exemption from income tax for Olympic and Paralympic awards; SF 2400 – Local government risk pools; SF 2401 – Boat registration process improvements. FLOOR ACTION: SF 2399 exempts prize...
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Iowa Senators stand up for Iowa farmers and Iowa’s economy
Iowa State Senator Rita Hart of Clinton asks members of the Senate to sign a letter to President Trump, asking him to protect Iowa farmers, businesses and communities as he makes trade policy changes....
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Iowa Senators stand up for Iowa farmers and Iowa’s economy
Iowa State Senator Rita Hart of Clinton asks members of the Senate to sign a letter to President Trump, asking him to protect Iowa farmers, businesses and communities as he makes trade policy changes....
View ArticleRules & Administration Committee Report – Week 15, 2018
Senate Harassment Prevention Policy COMMITTEE ACTION: The Rules & Administration Committee adopted an updated Harassment Prevention Policy for the Senate’s Personnel Guidelines. The changes –...
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SR 124 (SSB 3211) – Adds harassment retaliation to Senate Code of Ethics. COMMITTEE & FLOOR ACTION: SR 124 (SSB 3211) amends the Senate Code of Ethics to add harassment and retaliation. The...
View ArticleAppropriations Committee Report– Week 15, 2018
HF 648 – Career and Technical Education. FLOOR ACTION: HF 648 makes technical changes to the Career and Technical Education bill that passed in 2016 (HF-2392). The 2016 bill added the work-based...
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HF 648 – Technical changes to Career and Technical Education; HF 2442 – School sport concussion protocols. FLOOR ACTION: HF 648 makes technical changes to the Career and Technical Education bill...
View ArticleGovernment Oversight Committee Report – Week 15, 2018
SJR 2011 – Authorizes ABATE to sell merchandise at Capitol on one day. FLOOR ACTION: SJR 2011 allows the Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) to hold a motorcycle rally toy run on October 14,...
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SF 2396 – Pilot project for park user fees at Lake Manawa. FLOOR ACTION: SF 2396 would establish a pilot program for park user fees at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs. The Department of...
View ArticleSenate Democratic Budget Leader on GOP budget gridlock & mismanagement
Iowa Senate News Release Senate Democratic Leader Joe Bolkcom: (319) 330-9541 For Immediate Release: April 17, 2018 Statement from Senate Democratic Budget Leader Joe Bolkcom on legislative...
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SJR 2006 – Amends Iowa Constitution to outline line of gubernatorial succession FLOOR ACTION: SJR 2006 proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution to outline the line of succession if a governor...
View ArticleNatural Resources Committee Report – Week 14, 2018
HF 2466 – Management of spreadable diseases among wild animals FLOOR ACTION: HF 2466 directs the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prevent, control or...
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HF 2342 – Seizure and disposition of property by DNR; HF 2397 – Employee’s criminal history and employer liability; HF 2443 – Confidentiality of juvenile records and juvenile court jurisdiction. FLOOR...
View ArticleIowans still paying price for GOP’s budget crisis and broken promises
Iowa Senate News Release State Senator Joe Bolkcom: (319) 330-9541 For Immediate Release: April 26, 2018 Statement on action today in Senate Appropriations Committee by Senator Joe Bolkcom, Senate...
View ArticleStatement on complaint against David Jamison
Iowa Senate News For Immediate Release: April 26, 2018 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on release of harassment complaint against David Jamison Redacted complaint by IFA employee...
View ArticleWorkers Memorial Day: We stand with Iowa workers
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day, a time to remember those who died in Iowa workplaces and while serving in the military. It is also a time to renew our commitment to safe, healthy jobs. This year, we...
View ArticleGovernor Reynolds must expand IFA investigation
IOWA LEGISLATURE NEWS April 30, 2018 Letter from Democratic Leaders to Governor Reynolds on IFA investigation Des Moines, IA — The leaders of the Iowa House and Senate Democrats today called on...
View ArticleConsumer Advocate defends successful energy efficiency programs
Iowa Senate News Release April 30, 2018 A Statement Sen. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids on Senate File 2311 and the Consumer Advocate The Consumer Advocate’s complete statement is attached “Thanks to the...
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