State Government Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate State Government Committee.
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Judiciary Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Education Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee.
Appropriations Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Our COVID Recovery Plan
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. Our focus this session is on a COVID Recovery Plan to help Iowa rebound from the ravages of the last year.
Public Education Disaster Week
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.
Leader Wahls’ 2021 Opening Day Speech
In the weeks and months ahead, we will balance our legislative responsibilities and our leadership responsibilities. As Legislators, we have the responsibility of faithfully discharging the duties of Senator and upholding the Iowa Constitution. We also have the responsibility of following the best available public health guidance, and leading by example so Iowans are not forced to choose between life and liberty or safety and happiness.
Iowa Legislature Must Act to Feed Hungry
We propose using the state’s ending balance or the state’s “rainy day funds” to provide $30 million or more in immediate supplemental food assistance for Iowans directly and through food banks, food pantries, and other feeding entities in Iowa.
Iowans need supplemental food assistance
A group of Iowa Senate Democrats are calling on the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Reynolds to pass immediate assistance for food and other basic needs as early as possible in the 2021 legislative session.
Gov. Reynolds’ Misuse of Federal Pandemic Relief Funds
Senator Claire Celsi is formally requesting that Republican leaders in the Iowa Senate convene a Senate Government Oversight meeting. The Legislature must ensure that all CARES dollars are used properly. If the State fails to do so, Iowa could be required to return misspent money.