Gas tax likely to stay as lawmakers monitor prices
Senate President Jeff Lamberti says Iowa will not suspend the 20 cent gas tax before the 2004 session ends. Officials warn a sudden cut could harm highway construction and jobs while DOT notes monthly revenue losses. Gov. Vilsack backs renewable fuels to reduce oil dependence. David Scott of Good Roads cites 4200 construction jobs per $100 million in lost revenue.
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Iowa House votes to make dogfighting a felony and more
The Iowa House approved a dogfighting bill 98 to 0, sending it to Gov. Tom Vilsack. The measure bans possessing owning selling or buying animals for fighting with up to five years in prison and a 7500 dollar fine. Earlier a vehicle passing a stopped school bus was fined 100 dollars if the driver cannot prove non involvement. The Senate had approved 49 to 0 and it goes to the governor. Vilsack vetoed a bill allowing license suspension for gas station theft cases.
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Drivers ed bill moves. reorganization and flea market measures advance
Senate action this week sent a bill to the governor allowing home school parents to teach a driver education course meeting licensing requirements by a 34 to 14 vote. Another measure would create an alternative local government reorganization process via city county mergers by 48 to 1. A flea market bill passed 46 to 1.
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Asian and Pacific Islander panel to shape Iowa policy
Governor Vilsack signed bills creating a nine member Asian and Pacific Islander commission to advise on education employment health and housing issues. The measures also extend limited eviction protections for domestic violence victims at rented residences and fund a study to determine causes of stillbirths in the state.
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