Senate narrows IDOT power over drunken driving cases
Iowa Senate approved changes to restrict administrative license revocation by the state transportation department in drunken driving cases. The measure allows restoration of driving privileges if no charge is filed, dropped, or if acquitted while lowering blood alcohol presumptive level to 0.10 percent. The bill returns to the House for consideration.
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Branstad signs law to allow electronic gambling machines
Gov Branstad signs a bill enabling manufacture of electronic gaming machines in Iowa. The measure favors Iowa made machines for a potential Iowa video lottery and cites a West German firm interest in producing equipment in Oelwein.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
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Oelwein
Iowa Senate rejects local gun control ordinances bill
The Iowa Senate defeated an amendment to bar cities from stricter firearms rules than state law, while approving the bill to extend city powers. Senator Mann argued for allowing local controls targeting small arms, but his measure failed 15 to 35. The bill moves to the House for consideration of Senate changes.
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Final negotiations near end on reorganization
DES MOINES The plan to reorganize state government moves toward completion as a conference committee narrows gaps between the House and Senate. Core disputes remain over the powers of the Commerce and Human Rights Commission directors and the governor's appointment authority, with parties eyeing a possible agreement today and a preview debate early next week. The measure contemplates extensive commissions powers and gubernatorial appointments with Senate confirmations, while the affirmative action and workforce reduction processes remain unsettled.
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Charles Bruner
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Tauke leads Congress toward acid rain compromise plan
Rep. Tom Tauke says a bipartisan acid rain compromise has been reached. The bill would require states to cut sulfur dioxide emissions to 1.2 pounds per million Btu by 1997, with options for utilities to meet targets. It creates an acid rain trust fund financed by a small electricity fee and adds stricter nitrogen oxide limits for new vehicles.
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