Helmet Law Revisited as Iowa Lawmakers Debate Safety Rules
Iowa legislators reopen debate on motorcycle safety led by Rep Sonja Egenes amid renewed helmet and headlight proposals. Public hearing planned Feb 24 in the Wallace Building with speakers limited to five minutes and testimonies focusing on safety and individual rights. Rep Wally Horn opposes mandatory helmets while supporting personal choice though he favors helmet use.
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Miller accused of staff changes in attorney general budget
Des Moines AP report states Republican Rep. Lawrence Pope accuses Attorney General Tom Miller of breaking a campaign pledge by seeking six new lawyers while cutting six secretaries. Miller claims a net small increase with seven new positions offset by six elim inations and adds a farm division to handle agricultural legal matters. Pope calls the explanation inadequate and insists the move undermines efficiency.
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Iowa House approves license fee plan for motor homes
The Iowa House passed a bill to standardize licensing and registration fees for motor homes and multi purpose vehicles, aiming to fix inconsistent classifications. Some owners pay more or less under the new schedules, which analysts say will save about 47000 dollars overall once enacted.
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