2021 Highlights & Disappointments
The 2021 legislative session has adjourned for the year with no comprehensive plan to help Iowans struggling from a global pandemic that has upended their lives and their pocketbooks.
Closing remarks by Senate Democratic Leader
Iowa is strong only when our families are strong. Iowa thrives only when our middle class thrives. We are free only when Iowans have both liberty and justice. Senate Democrats fight for those values every single day.
Initial analysis of GOP’s latest attack on Iowa voters
A same-day analysis of the Iowa Republicans’ last-day-of-session voter suppression bill.
Iowa Executive Branch launches investigation into Heritage Foundation allegations
“The claims made recently by Heritage Action about their role in secretly pushing voter suppression legislation in Iowa and other states are disturbing. It is good news that the Executive Director of the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board has opened an investigation into these allegations.”
Natural Resources Committee – Week 19, 2021
Action between May 13 and May 17 on bills assigned to the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
SF 342 is misguided criminal justice legislation
State Senator Kevin Kinney of rural Oxford, a veteran law enforcement officer, says new criminal penalties could make it unsafe for citizens pulled over by unmarked vehicles.
Appropriations Committee – Week 18, 2021
Action between May 6 and May 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Ways & Means Committee – Week 18, 2021
Action between May 6 and May 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Agriculture Committee – Week 17, 2021
Action between April 29 and May 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Appropriations Committee – Week 17, 2021
Action between April 29 and May 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.