Iowa House approves of protections for condemning land
The Iowa House passed a bill 83 to 15 to require local governments prove they act within condemnation powers, limiting transfers of private land for economic development. It bans taking property to boost tax revenue or create jobs and ends private compensation board meetings. The measure moves to the Senate with a divided chamber.
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Des Moines
House
U.S. Supreme Court
Jeff Kaufmann
Wilton
Senate
Kaufmann
Supreme Court
Capitol Digest Eastern Iowa Feb 15
Legislative roundup covers actions of interest to Eastern Iowans on February 15 with summaries of bills debated, votes cast, and committee moves affecting regional priorities.
Regents and students urge 40 million yearly boost for plan
The Regents and regent university students pressed the Iowa Legislature to back the Partnership Plan for Transformation and Excellence with 40 million dollars a year for four years. They seek a 1 for 2 budget reallocation to match new funding. Last year saw 15 million in base funds and 9 million in one year support. The Iowa Dietetic Association urged a soda ban in schools, while Gov Vilsack favored health education and warned against perceived hypocrisy.
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Regents
Regent University
Iowa
Iowa Dietetic Association
Tom Vilsack
Association
Sue Roberts
Vilsack
Meskwaki Tribal Court Recognition Sparks Debate
Assistant Tama County Attorney Richard Vander Mey scolded the subcommittee as he criticized recognition of the Meskwaki Tribal Court, calling it the worst case of special interest legislation he has seen.
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Tribal Court
Tama County
Richard Vander Mey
Legislative shrinkage proposal in Iowa legislature
Rep. Robert Anderson proposes a constitutional question to voters to cut the General Assembly size. He seeks a 74 member House and 37 member Senate, replacing the current 100 and 50 members.
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House
Iowa General Assembly
Robert Anderson
R-Clarinda
Iowa
Senate
Buckle Up Insight Prompts Regents Rally Funding
Stateboard member Robert Downer cites improved seat belt use with education at a Statehouse rally for regent universities funding. He notes usage rises from 30 percent among non graduates to 66 percent among college graduates, linking education to highway safety.
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State Board of Regents
Robert Downer
Statehouse
Regent Universities
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