Iowa House backs referendum on same sex marriage ban
The Iowa House approved HJR 6 by a 62 to 37 vote to place a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage and civil unions on the ballot. Senate leader Gronstalillard refused to take up the measure, citing rights concerns for a significant portion of Iowans.
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Competing Iowa education funding plans advance in House and Senate
House committees pass two zero growth bills by 14-9 while Senate moves two 2 percent growth proposals 2-1. The split funding would add about 115 dollars per student, roughly seventy million statewide. Governors and negotiators may set a conference path if no agreement emerges.
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Paulsen backs Baudler despite ethics complaint
House Speaker Kraig Paulsen said he has full confidence in Rep. Clel Baudler as chair of the Public Safety Committee while the Ethics Committee reviews allegations. Baudler admitted fabricating hemorrhoids and depression to obtain a medical marijuana prescription in California last year to illustrate oversight laxity. The Ethics panel, chaired by Rep. Kevin Koester, planned to meet by mid February to discuss the case.
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Capitol Digest Iowa lawmakers weigh tax receipts and bike safety
A Tuesday digest covers rising state revenues with 6.6 percent year over year gains and a $210 million increase, potential $38 million windfall from conforming Iowa tax laws, a 3 foot passing gap bill for bicyclists, and a storm briefing from Col. Pat Hoye on winter conditions.
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