RSSSF 2011 – Interoperable Communications Board SSB 3022 – Naturopathic Licensing COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2011 adds an emergency manager who is a representative of the Iowa Emergency Management Association to the Interoperable Communications Board. The Governor appoints the member after consideration of recommendations from professional or volunteer organization. The appointee serves a three-year term. [2/7: [...]
Read the full story >>SSB 3015 – Office of Citizens’ Aide SSB 3016 – State’s Social Security Administrator SSB 3019 – Out-of-State Certified Public Accounting Firms SSB 3057 – Optometrists COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3015 changes the name “Citizens’ Aide” to “Ombudsman” throughout the Code of Iowa. The office was established in 1972 and has become commonly known by and [...]
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The meeting is an opportunity for the public to hear directly from local government leaders on the use of TIF in Johnson County.
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Iowa’s newest State Senator, Liz Mathis of Robbins, was sworn in Monday by Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie.
Read the full story >>Today November 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM you can listen live to the committee meeting on mental health reform on the Iowa Legislature website.
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“I support the Start Somewhere Walk,” Hogg said. “But if we are really going to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation, it will require a lot of follow through both at a personal level and at a policy level. Governor Branstad can ‘start somewhere’ by reversing his policies from 2011 and supporting the restoration of Iowa’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs. We should discourage young Iowans from using tobacco, and help every Iowan who wants to quit.”
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Senator Jeff Danielson (Black Hawk) recently met with local county auditors to discuss “Precinct Atlas,” the award-winning election software developed in Iowa that improves the voting process for voters and poll workers while protecting the integrity of elections.
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Senator Gronstal has appointed Senator Matt McCoy to serve as chair of Senate Commerce Committee.
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The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Ron Parker HF 148 – REC and gubernatorial transfer authority FLOOR ACTION HF 148 makes several changes related to the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) and the governor’s transfer authority. As amended, the legislation: ** Requires the REC to make estimates for the current and the next two succeeding fiscal years for the General [...]
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