Senate stalls electric restructuring bill in Iowa
Iowa Senate leaders on Thursday halted committee movement on a stalled electric restructuring bill. House Majority Leader Rants kept hope alive, citing MidAmerican Energy plant projects and a possible 1 percent across the board rate cut as potential levers, while opponents warned the issue is too complex to push in the waning session.
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Lawmakers push to adjourn before Easter
Iowa legislators made progress on the fiscal 2001 budget despite ongoing disputes with Gov. Tom Vilsack over higher education, justice and human services funding. House Speaker Brent Siegrist and Senate leaders voiced cautious optimism, with talks continuing to close gaps and a possible end to the session by midweek.
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Iowa Senate OKs Animal Torture Bill with Vilsack Expected
DES MOINES The Iowa Senate approved House File 723 49 to 0 to toughen penalties for abusing animals while excluding farm livestock. First offenses remain an aggravated misdemeanor up to two years, with multiple charges possible for multiple animals, and subsequent crimes become Class D felonies up to five years and 7500 dollars. A psychological evaluation and possible community service at an animal shelter may be required. Senator Mary Lundby praised the move as a step forward.
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