Human Resources Committee Report – week 14, 2017

April 11, 2017 Senate Staff 0

HF 232—Death pronouncements in correctional facilities HF 233—Step Therapy exception protocol HF 234—County Mental Health Advocate reporting HF 393—Department of Public Health omnibus bill HF 396—Definition of foster care HF 534—School district child care programs […]

Commerce Committee Report – week 13, 2017

April 5, 2017 Senate Staff 0

HF 309 – IID insurance certificates HF 586 – IFA rent subsidy program; filing requirement modification; mechanics’ liens FLOOR ACTION: HF 309 codifies current practice that prohibits a person from preparing, issuing, requesting or requiring […]

Senate Democrats respond to legislative GOP budget plan

April 5, 2017 Senate Staff 0

The budget plan released today by legislative Republicans is terrible news for Iowans. Republicans are once again balancing the budget on the backs of working Iowans. Senate Democrats will not support drastic cuts that threaten public safety, the quality of education, and the safety net for seniors, children and vulnerable Iowans.