SF 75—Disclosure of mental health information SF 285 –Psychiatric loan repayment program HF 305—Prescribing biologic drugs SSB 1032 – Injection authority for optometrists SSB 1072 – Step therapy SSB 1074—Board of Pharmacy policy bill SSB […]
SF 257 – Issuing permits for bass fishing events SF 259 – Removing restriction on certain motorboats on Lake Macbride FLOOR ACTION SF 257 establishes guidelines for bass fishing tournaments and permitting for those […]
SF 211 – Transporting an implement of husbandry SSB 1079 – Use of electronic devices while driving COMMITTEE ACTION SF 211 indicates that a permit is not required by a farmer operating a motor […]
SF 373 (SSB 1077) is a recommendation by the Iowa Department of Public Defense. It provides that members of the National Guard of another state or a military reserve unit in another state who are employed in Iowa have the same protections regarding nondiscrimination and reemployment as Iowa National Guard members.
Committee votes on SSB 1100 – Recorders notices; SSB 1152 – Electronic pay via county treasurer; and SSB 1153 – Deputy county auditor salary.
SSB 1145 prohibits government entities (e.g., state, cities, counties, schools, community colleges) from requiring a potential bidder on a public improvement project to provide any information that the bidder deems confidential or proprietary as a requirement for being deemed a responsive, responsible bidder.
The University of Iowa’s response to these Republican takebacks was to renege on scholarships already awarded to Iowa students. I reached out to UI officials and asked them to reconsider. I’m glad they have reversed that decision.
SF 362 exempts damages and liability from district and county fairs sought by a person who alleges an injury or death caused by a pathogen transmitted from an animal. An amendment in committee adds the Iowa State Fair; applies to spectators and participants; and if signs are posted, there is no liability.
Friday marks the “first funnel” under legislative rules, which is a first procedural hurdle that will stop some legislative proposals for the year. If we can stop bad bills this week, it will reduce the damage that could be done later.
Iowa children are falling through the cracks and government policies may be part of the problem, according to members of the House and Senate Government Oversight Committee. Natalie Finn is a 16-year old Des Moines girl who died after she was tortured and starved by her parents. Malayia Knapp, another Des Moines resident, was beaten, starved, and imprisoned by her adoptive parents.
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