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 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 [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe HF 682 – Redistricting FLOOR ACTION: HF 682 is Iowa’s redistricting plan for the next decade, based upon the 2010 census data. Iowa’s Congressional districts are reduced from five to four. The nonpartisan Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission recommended the Legislature adopt this plan. [4/14: 48-1 (Greiner “no”, Schoenjahn absent)]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe SSB 1206 – Redistricting HF 392 – Plumber, Mechanical Professional & Contractor Licensing HF 536 – Duties & Responsibilities of the State Auditor FLOOR ACTION: HF 536 updates and makes changes to duties and responsibilities of the State Auditor. Code sections are consolidated and realigned. The terms “audit” and “examination” are [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe SF 361 – State Fair Board Foundation SF 427 – Electronic Bingo for Disabled Participants HF 484 – Divestiture of Public funds from Iran HF 593 – Education Requirements for Licensed Massage Therapists FLOOR ACTION: SF 361 creates an endowment trust fund known as the Iowa State Fairgrounds Trust Fund. Moneys [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe SF 252 – Laws governing mobile homes and mobile home parks HF 148 – Governor’s Transfer Authority/Revenue Estimating Conferences HF 392 – Plumber, Mechanical Professional & Contractor Licensing HF 484 – Divestiture of Public Funds from Iran HF 536 – Duties and Responsibilities of the State Auditor HF 593 – Education [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe SF 413 – Local Emergency Management Commissions SF 471 – Red Tape Interim Commission/Administrative Rules SF 497 – Home Inspector Registration FLOOR ACTION: SF 413 clarifies that local emergency management commissions are required to be funded. An approved budget may be funded by one or more of four specific methods. If [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Theresa Kehoe SF 364 – Licensure of Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists SF 410 – Libraries SF 430 – Public Records, Public Information Board SF 438 – Reciprocity of Licensing for Dentists SF 490 – Savings Promotion Drawings FLOOR ACTION: SF 364 requires the licensure of persons offering orthotic, prosthetic or pedorthic services. Two [...]
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