Opening Day remarks by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen
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Senate Dem Leader on Governor’s Condition of the State address
Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen shares her reaction to the Governor’s Condition of the State address with Sabrina Ahmed of WOI-TV News 5. Iowa Senate News Release For immediate release: January...
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Senate Republicans vote to shut out Iowans
Jan. 15, 2019 A Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen “For years, many Iowans wondered if legislative Republicans had stopped listening to their concerns. “The action today by Senate...
View ArticleSenate Dem Leader on abortion ruling
Jan. 22, 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on Court Decision “The District Court decision sends a strong message to Iowa women that their constitutional rights are important...
View ArticleJudiciary Committee Report – Week 2, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 7 – Peace officers carrying firearms on school grounds SSB 1002 – OWI and habitual offenders SSB 1003 – Certifying a trust SSB 1011 – Speeding as vehicular homicide SSB 1017 –...
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Jochum receives Pharmacy Association’s “Good Governance Award”
During the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s annual Legislative Day, State Sen. Pam Jochum accepted the organization’s annual Good Governance Award for her efforts and support of public health and the...
View ArticleJudiciary Committee Report – Week 3, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1005 – Post-conviction relief and court records SSB 1014 – Definition of vulnerable elder SSB 1015 – Exploitation of a dependent adult COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1005 – Post-conviction...
View ArticleEducation Committee Report – Week 3, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1029 – Financial literacy graduation requirement extended SSB 1031 – Setting new teacher prep assessment score requirements SSB 1032 – Whole grade sharing incentives extension SSB...
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Survey: How can everyday Iowans get ahead?
Senate Democrats are committed to improving life for everyday Iowans. With your input, we can make progress in the most effective ways. What would help you, your family and your community get ahead?...
View ArticleIowa shouldn’t sell off its courts to the highest bidders
Feb. 4, 2019 Senate Democratic Leader on proposal by legislative Republicans to politicize Iowa courts “There is no reason to change a judicial selection process that is respected throughout the...
View ArticleGOP school funding shortchanges students & schools
Feb. 4, 2019 Statement from State Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, ranking member of the Senate Education Committee, on inadequate GOP’s education spending plan “It’s disappointing that legislative...
View ArticleCommerce Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 25 – Water treatment systems SSB 1021 – Manufacturers of native distilled spirits, beer SSB 1084 – Bioscience Development Corporation COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 25 – Water treatment...
View ArticleHuman Resources Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 84 – Iowa CARE Act FLOOR ACTION: None COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 84 – Iowa CARE Act SF 84 allows Iowans to designate a lay caregiver who will be given instructions to care for the...
View ArticleNatural Resources & Environment Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 46 – Fishing on private pond, prohibiting DNR from stocking private ponds SF 47 – Youth deer and youth wild turkey hunting licenses SF 50 – Landowner wild turkey and deer tags...
View ArticleEthics Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SR 2 – Senate Code of Ethics SCR 3 –Joint rules governing lobbyist COMMITTEE ACTION: SR 2 – Senate Code of Ethics SR 2 is the Code of Ethics governing the conduct of members of the...
View ArticleEducation Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1034 – Eliminates voluntary diversity plans as a reason to deny open enrollment SSB 1043 – Requires schools to offer U.S. citizenship tests to high school students SCR 1 –...
View ArticleWays & Means Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1059 – Civil court fines and fees SSB 1098 – Increased expensing for corporations for tax year 2018 FLOOR ACTION: None COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1059 – Civil court fines and fees...
View ArticleTransportation Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 42 –Displaying one plate on antique vehicle SF 43- Maximum capacity for vehicles operated by a school SF 58 –Allowing certain vans and pick-ups as school buses SF 184 –Transporting...
View ArticleAgriculture Committee Report – Week 5, 2019
COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1111 – Wild golden oyster mushroom sales SF 170 – Agricultural extension council report deadlines & elections FLOOR ACTION: None COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1111 – Wild golden...
View ArticleRules & Administration Committee Report – Week 5, 2019
FLOOR & COMMITTEE ACTION: SR 3 – Senate Rules SCR 5 – Joint Rules FLOOR & COMMITTEE ACTION: SR 3 – Senate Rules SR 3 is the permanent rules for the Senate in the 88th General Assembly. Prior...
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