Rules & Administration Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
Natural Resources Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee.
Labor & Business Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Labor and Business Relations Committee.
Appropriations Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Judiciary Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Human Resources Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Human Resources Committee.
Commerce Committee – Week 11, 2021
Action between March 18 and March 24 on bills assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee.
Statement on tragic deaths at the Anamosa State Penitentiary
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, neighbors and co-workers. In addition to ensuring that justice is served, we must also ensure that state leaders address chronic understaffing and other systemic problems at our prisons before we have more deaths.”
–Sen. Todd Taylor, Ranking Member, Justice System Budget
Fight to Keep Background Checks for Gun Purchases
HF 756 is bad for Iowans’ safety. If signed into law, people without any type of firearms training will be allowed to carry in public. So, a person can purchase a firearm from a private seller without a background check and then carry it anywhere in public without any firearms training or proficiency if this bill is adopted.
Statement on the latest REC estimates
Governor Reynolds and the Republican-controlled Legislature have taken a hands-off approach to boosting economic opportunities to Iowans during the pandemic. Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan will bring much needed relief to Iowa businesses, workers, schools, local governments and other sectors of the economy.