Iowa Senate backs constitutional limits on spending and taxes
The Iowa Senate approved a two part amendment to curb spending and require 60 percent super majorities for major tax hikes. Supporters call it a landmark taxpayer protection, while critics warn of ambiguities and potential shifts of power to special interests and higher local taxes. The measure must pass two consecutive sessions before voters see it, with earliest possible ballot in 2000.
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Iowa Senate Feuds Over Tax Vote Amid Budget Shifts
Five Democrats joined 27 Republicans to approve the resolution while 15 Democrats and one Republican voted no. Senator Rife dissented as a GOP critic, and Senator Horn aided a yes vote in a procedural move. Critics warn a 60 percent tax threshold could empower a minority and invite vote trading. The House awaits action after similar committee approval.
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Posthumous adoption measure heads to governor
Iowa lawmakers move to allow posthumous adoption after the death of a child in an ongoing case. Sponsor Rep. Danny Carroll says the bill cleared the Senate and awaits Gov. Branstad’s signature with support from Rep. Keith Kreiman and others. The amendment targets couples who filed petitions before the child's death and aims to give legal parent status to their family.
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Cedar Rapids couple tours Iowa Capitol with Speaker Corbett
Don and Jo anne Ribble of Cedar Rapids paid 300 at a Cedar Rapids Symphony and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art fundraiser to spend a day with House Speaker Ron Corbett. They sat with him during floor debates and toured his Capitol workspace, with access to closed-door caucus meetings.
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