February 9, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Human Resources Committee, Votes 0 SF 81 requires the Department of Human Services to develop and oversee a pilot program to allow some Medicaid members to receive primary care health services through a direct primary …
SF 226 – Regulation of certain tobacco, hemp-related products SF 226 (SF 43) requires a person who engages in the business of a device (paraphernalia) retailer through a retail outlet or delivery sales to hold a tobacco retailer permit, comply with …
After a similar bill passed Iowa House and Senate subcommittees and the Senate Education committee in 2020, Senators Nate Boulton and Brad Zaun have introduced a new bill to allow student athletes in Iowa to profit from promotional use of their names, …
February 3, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Education, Issues, News releases 0 Statement by Senator Herman Quirmbach, Ranking Member of Senate Education Committee, on Senate Republican School Funding Plan “Why won’t Senate Republicans step up and support our …
SF 129 – Rural physician loan repayment program SF 129 adds obstetrics and gynecology as an area of specialization that qualifies for loan repayment under the Rural Physicians’ Loan Repayment Program. Currently, a person can engage in less than full-time …
SF 172 – Definition of Sex Act in the Iowa Criminal Code SF 172 expands the definition of sex act or sexual activity in the criminal code. The bill adds body parts that can be used in a sex act. Under the bill, the definition of a sex act will include …
February 4, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Ethics Committee, Votes 0 SR 1– Senate Code of Ethic SR 1 (SSB 1092) updates the Senate’s Code of Ethics. The only change is clarifying that this resolution governs the 89th General Assembly. [COMMITTEE 2/2: short form; …
February 4, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Local Government Committee, Votes 0 SF 2368 – Section 8 Housing city ordinance SF 2368 prevents Iowa cities from mandating participation in the Section 8 Federal Housing Program. This action would allow landlords to turn …
SF 183 – Construction Manager at Risk SF 183 SSB 1018 prohibits fee-based selection of an architect, landscape architect or engineer for a public improvement. The bill explicitly prohibits the state Board of Regents from entering into a design-build …
SF 230 – Salvaged vehicles SF 230 (formerly SSB 1028) changes the threshold from 50% to 70% of the fair market value before a vehicle is considered a wrecked or salvaged vehicle. [COMMITTEE 2/2: short form; FLOOR2/3: 46-0 (Excused: Hogg, Lykam, Nunn; 1 …
HF 200 – Coast Guard members defined as ‘federal active duty’ HF 200 provides that “federal active duty” includes full-time duty performed by the United States Coast Guard. Employers must treat Coast Guard members the same as National Guard and other …
Senate Democratic Leader praises Iowa public schools, rejects private school vouchers legislation Surprise Bipartisan Opposition to “Radical” Private School Vouchers Bill DES MOINES – In an impassioned speech, Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls …
January 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Votes, Ways & Means Committee 0 SSB 1027 – Exempting promotional play receipts from gaming taxes SSB 1027 would exempt promotional play gaming receipts from the calculation of adjusted gross receipts (AGR) beginning …
January 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Veteran Affairs Committee, Votes 0 SF 12 – County process for military property tax exemption applications SF 12 allows a county assessor, prior to making a recommendation to approve or disapprove a military service …
January 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, State Government Committee, Votes 0 SSB 1020 – Repeals the State Interagency Missouri River Authority SSB 1020 repeals the State Interagency Missouri River Association (Chapter 28L), which was formed to seek consensus on …
SJR 1 – Constitutional Amendment Regarding the Right to Bear Arms SJR 1 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, conferring the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Iowa’s Constitution currently does not include language relating to the …
January 28, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Education Committee, Votes 0 SSB 1041 – Temporary School Board Member Compensation Increase SSB 1041 (SF 130) provides a one-year exception to the $6,000 annual limitation on compensation for a member of a school board …
January 28, 2021 Senate Staff Appropriations Committee, Blog, Votes 0 SF 159 – Vouchers, Charter Schools, Omnibus Education Bill SF 159 is a Governor’s proposal that addresses vouchers, charter schools, elimination of diversity plans, expanding uses of …
Iowans have been through a lot over the last year, particularly with the pandemic. It’s not over yet, but it is time for the Legislature to do all it can to help Iowa build back better, bigger and stronger than ever. My focus this session is on a four-part …
Monday, two harmful bills are being rushed through the Senate Education Committee before Iowans have time to respond. SSB 1065 would divert taxes for public schools to private schools and SSB 1064 would make Iowa schools unsafe during the pandemic. Both …
