Death penalty debate stirs Iowa Senate split on crime bill
Iowa Senate leaders clash over reinstating the death penalty in the Jesseta Gage case. Democrats say votes are not there and a debate would derail sex offender laws, while GOP leaders push for a full discussion. House GOP predicts little chance this year.
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Des Moines
Senate
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Larry McKibben
Marshalltown
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Roger Paul Bentley
Cedar Rapids
Senate Democratic
Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Jeff Lamberti
R-Ankeny
Stewart Iverson
Dows
House
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Senators push life term for repeat sex offenders in Iowa
Iowa Senate panel leaders Sen. Chuck Larson and Sen. Bob Dvorsky back a life prison term for predators with two or more sex offenses. They may double the penalty for lascivious acts with a child to 10 years and seek stronger treatment, extended supervision, DNA sampling, a tougher Sex Offender Registry, and funding to implement these changes as House measures advance.
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Gazette
House
Larson
Roger Paul Bentley
Brandon
Jessera Gage
Cedar Rapids
Higher speed limit faces long road to law in Iowa
Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa consider 65 mph limits with a chart on this page. Rep Geri Huser and 50 Republicans back the measure while Rep Sandra Greiner and 48 Democrats oppose. After floor debate proponents cite 71 mph driving as typical with no insurance impact or safety rise, while opponents counter.
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Illinois
Iowa
Geri Huser
D-Altoona
Sandra Greiner
R-Keota
Joe Hutter
R-Davenport
Speed limit hike sparks Iowa debate over safety and funding
Lawmakers clash over raising speed limits and court fees to boost revenue for Iowa justice and public safety. Rep. Mary Mascher warns lives would be at risk while Senate leaders doubt enough support exists. Gov. Vilsack opposes higher speeds but backs fee increases to fund courts and police equipment.
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Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Gronstal
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
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