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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2004
Page
5
In Des Moines the Senate failed to approve House File 2440 by a 25 to 24 vote as Senate Leader Iverson switched sides. With Sen. Chuck Larson away on military duty, the chamber lacked the 26 votes needed to pass the $250,000 non economic damage cap amid a divisive debate on medical liability costs and suffering damages.
In Des Moines the Senate halted a full phaseout of the 1 percent state sales tax on utility bills and earmarked 18 million dollars in annual revenue to fund a program for small producers to pursue alternative energy. Backers call it a step toward energy independence while critics say it amounts to a tax hike hitting low income households hardest. The bill cleared the Senate 28-21 on a schedule vote, with Senate leaders cautious about House approval and gubernatorial sign-off.
DES MOINES The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Tom Vilsack a bill creating a crime of invasion of privacy to curb improper cell phone camera use in locker rooms rest rooms and health clubs. The measure HF 561 passed 49 to 0 and bans viewing photographing or filming someone for sexual arousal in places with a reasonable privacy expectation. A serious misdemeanor conviction carries up to one year in prison and a fine from 250 to 1500 dollars.
The bill under Senate File 2183 would allow elderly Iowans to protect assets before Medicaid covers nursing home care. Rep. Tom Sands said once LTC insurance is exhausted, Medicaid starts at 187000 in assets, potentially cutting state liability. Coverage meeting federal rules would cost about 300 to 500 dollars yearly. The measure passed 96-0 and moves back to the Senate.
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