May 3, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Transparency & accountability 0 Legislators request Oversight meeting on Reynolds rejection of $95 million in federal COVID help The top Democrats on the Iowa Legislature’s …
SF 592—FY22 Transportation Budget SF 592 is the FY22 Department of Transportation (DOT) budget. There are two new appropriations, both from the Primary Road Fund (PRF), that total $10 million. This includes $5.3 million for major maintenance and $4.7 …
April 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Commerce Committee, Votes 0 SF 610 is a leadership bill that: Prohibits the state or any political subdivision from including on an identification card any information regarding whether the cardholder has received a …
SF 546 — Home school instruction and driver’s education modifications SF 546 relates to private instruction by parents, guardians and legal custodians, and to driver education provided by a teaching parent. Private instruction, sometimes referred to as …
April 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Human Resources Committee, Votes 0 SF 296 – Pharmacists Providing Vaccines; Collaborative Pharmacy Practice SF 296, as amended, allows pharmacists to administer an immunization or vaccination for COVID-19 to patients 18 …
SF 562 – Sexual exploitation by an adult providing training or instruction SF 562 adds an “adult providing training or instruction” to the individuals who can be charged with sexual abuse or sexual exploitation under 614.1, sexual exploitation by a …
HF 285 – Music therapist required to be credentialed HF 285 requires any person claiming to be a music therapist to hold a music therapist board-certified credential granted by the certification board for music therapists. This is not a new license, but …
SSB 1196– Investment tax credits SSB 1196 would allow the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to adjust the annual allocations Investment Tax Credits, otherwise known as Angel Tax Credits, and Innovation Fund tax credits under the existing $10 …
April 22, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Transportation Committee, Votes 0 HF 654/SF 331 – Lights on Authorized Emergency Vehicles HF 654 authorizes the types of lights that can be equipped on emergency vehicles owned by the state or any political subdivision of …
HF 314 — Notifications to Legislature concerning state government leases HF 314 establishes notice requirements relating to certain leases or purchases of real property by Department of Administrative Services (DAS) or Executive Branch authority. The …
April 22, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Local Government Committee, Votes 0 HF 527 – Amending agreements regarding land record information system HF 527 alters how Iowa counties can amend contracts with the Iowa County Land Record Information System (also known …
HF 282 increases the criminal penalty for abuse of a corpse from a “D” felony to a “C” felony. “D” felonies are punishable by up to five years in prison, in addition to a fine of $1,025 to $10,245. “C” felonies are punishable by up to 10 years in prison, …
April 22, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Human Resources Committee, Votes 0 HF 835 – ABLE Trust Accounts HF 835 makes the following improvements to the Iowa ABLE (Iowa Achieving a Better Live Experience) Savings Plan Trust Accounts: Additional flexibility for …
SF 532 – Mental Health Practitioner and Behavior Analysts Professional Recognition SF 532 establishes a Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) requirement for behavior analysts and mental health practitioners. As amended by the House, the bill …
April 22, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Commerce Committee, Votes 0 HF 304 – Personal delivery devices HF 304 relates to personal delivery devices (PDD), such as Amazon’s “Scout” or FedEx’s “Roxo.” A PDD is a battery-powered land device that can operate …
HF 839 – Financial exploitation of older adults HF 839 is an Iowa Insurance Division (IID) recommendation to address the financial exploitation of adults 65 or older, or dependent adults age 18 or older who are unable to protect their own interests, or …
SF 542 – Onetime rebates for renewing alcoholic licenses or permits SF 542 requires the Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) of the Department of Commerce to provide the holder of an annual license or annual permit to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises …
Axne, Iowa Lawmakers Request Federal Investigation into Anamosa, DOC Des Moines, Iowa — Today US Rep. Cindy Axne, Iowa House Minority Leader Todd Prichard, and Iowa Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls sent a letter to federal officials requesting an …
SF 561 – Cold Case Unit in the Department of Public Safety SF 561 establishes a Cold Case Investigation Unit within the Department of Public Safety. The unit will investigate after a law enforcement agency conducts an initial criminal investigation. The …
April 14, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Transportation Committee, Votes 0 HF 493 – Low-speed electric bikes HF 493 defines “low-speed electric bicycle” and establishes three different classes of low-speed electric bicycles and where those bicycles may operate. …
