State Government – All Bill Summary 2019
SJR 17 – Resolution to allow sale of merchandise by ABATE on Capitol grounds SF 323 – Canned cocktails SF 367 – Eliminates Education and Regional Telecommunication councils SF 447 – Reversal of local...
View ArticleNatural Resources & Environment Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019
SF 86 – Anatomical donor info for DNR licenses and education SF 282 – Repeal of Honey Creek Premier Destination Park bond program SF 409– Administrative procedures by DNR SF 548 – Prohibits revolving...
View ArticleWays & Means Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019
SF 220 – Increased expensing for corporations for tax year 2018 SF 306 – Pilot project for park user fees at Lake Manawa and Waubonsie SF 597 – Sales tax exemption for nonprofit blood centers SF 605 –...
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Senate Dem Leader on AG’s decision regarding clergy sex abuse
IA SEN NEWS June 3, 2019 On May 22, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen joined survivors of childhood sexual abuse in calling for extending Iowa’s criminal and civil statutes of limitations. Iowa...
View ArticleAgriculture Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019
HF 750 – IDALS departmental bill SF 170 – Agricultural extension council report deadlines & special elections SF 265 – Wild golden oyster mushroom sales SF 519 – Agricultural production facility...
View ArticleAppropriations Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019
SF 600 – Transportation Budget SF 603 – Funding for dual enrollment, allowing it to replace required courses SF 608 – Economic Development Budget SF 609 – Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget SF...
View ArticleEducation – All Bill Summary 2019
SF 139 – Financial literacy graduation requirement delayed SF 140 – Extending allowable driving miles for certain minors SF 159 – Setting new teacher prep assessment score requirements SF 188 –...
View ArticleTransportation Committee Report – All-Bill Summary 2019
HF 387 – Motor truck distances HF 390 – Required notices of certain aircraft HF 418 – Commercial Driver’s Licenses HF 482 – Traffic Enforcement Officer duties HF 499 – School bus exemptions HF 643 –...
View ArticleJudiciary Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019
SJR 18 – Constitutional amendment on right to keep, bear arms SF 112 – Certification of trust requirements SF 113 – Operating while intoxicated third offense and habitual offenders SF 158 – Post...
View ArticleStatement on departure of Human Services director
Iowa Senate News Release For Immediate Release: 17 June 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader on departure of DHS Director “The Governor needs to immediately launch a nationwide search for a...
View ArticleStatement on Governor’s explanation of DHS shakeup
Iowa Senate News Release For Immediate Release: 18 June 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on Governor’s latest statement on departure of DHS Director “The Governor’s latest...
View ArticleStatement on appointment of new DAS director
IOWA SENATE NEWS June 20, 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on new DAS Director appointment “The biggest job for Governor Reynolds and Jim Kurtenbach in the coming months is...
View ArticleIowans urged to ask legislators to stand by votes
Iowa Legislature Release For Immediate Release: June 24, 2019 Medical cannabis veto override is more than halfway to goal Iowans urged to contact legislators who voted for reforms but have yet to...
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Spread the word about abuse hotline
The Iowa Attorney General’s office recently established a new toll-free hotline for adult survivors to report child sexual abuse. This is an important step to ensure that survivors of child sex abuse...
View ArticleFight for medical cannabis reforms continues
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2019 Legislative leaders announce next steps in the fight for Iowa medical cannabis reforms News Conf Video: https://youtu.be/3LZjZNil7gQ Legislative advocates for...
View ArticleStatement on latest privatized Medicaid contracts
Iowa Senate News Release For Immediate Release: July 10, 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on outrageous new contracts for privatized Medicaid “The outrageous contracts...
View ArticleOversight Committee should investigate DHS chief allegations, resignation
Iowa Senate News release July 22, 2019 Key Senators: Oversight Committee needs to investigate Foxhoven allegations, resignation DES MOINES — Democratic Senators Tony Bisignano and Claire Celsi,...
View ArticleIowa needs better medical cannabis program that meets patient needs
Statement by Senator Joe Bolkcom Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting August 2, 2019 Members of Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board, with all due respect. It’s time to face facts. Between the misguided...
View ArticleFuture Caucus leads renewable energy tour
Bipartisan group of legislators tour Iowa renewable energy facilities This Wednesday, August 14, Iowa reporters are invited to cover all or part of a tour of several Iowa renewable energy success...
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Future Caucus tours renewable energy facilities
IA SEN NEWS August 14, 2019 Iowa Future Caucus leads tour of Iowa renewable energy industries Four state lawmakers who created the Iowa Future Caucus this year toured renewable energy operations on...
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