Legislature Near Agreement on Iowa Tax Cut Plan
Negotiators from the Iowa Legislature say they are moving toward a five year plan to cut income and property taxes by a total of 100 million in the first year. bipartisan group says agreement could be reached by Easter recess.
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House OKs Senate welfare bill in Iowa
The Iowa House approved Senate File 352 on a 90 to 6 vote, despite claims the bill is political fluff. It tightens welfare by limiting newcomers' aid to the lower of Iowa or their previous state's level, requires teen parents to live with parents, join a family development program, and complete high school or GED, while fraudsters face strong sanctions.
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Organ donor expansion bill clears House in Iowa
The House approved Senate File 117 expanding organ donor eligibility to youths 14 to 17 with parental consent and removing two witness requirements for declarations. The bill aims to boost transplant availability, backed by Rep. Gary Blodgett and passed 92 to 0 with Senate expected to follow.
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Iowa House OKs Sex Offender Registry Plan
The Iowa House approved a bill to require convicted sex offenders to register addresses with local police and maintain contact with authorities. Senate File 93 returns to the Senate with House changes while supporters expect final passage, stressing public safety and the need for disclosure with safeguards on disclosure of names.
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