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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 2000
Page
8
Des Moines Republicans push to nullify two executive orders by Gov. Vilsack expanding protections for gays and lesbians and waiving agency rules. The House 55 to 43 vote prompts a Vilsack veto, with lawmakers citing separation of powers and political battle.
Iowa lawmakers and animal protection activists reach a compromise to stiffen penalties for animal torture. First offense remains an aggravated misdemeanor while a second offense could be charged as a Class D felony with multiple counts possible if more animals are involved. Livestock added to protection definitions.
The Iowa Senate unanimously passes a bill to create a domestic abuse review team. The panel will prepare an annual report analyzing deaths caused by domestic abuse and aid lawmakers in shaping preventive policy. The bill returns to the House for minor changes before onward to Gov. Vilsack.
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