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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2018
Page
9
With the funnel deadline passed, House and Senate plan floor debates on pending bills. Senators dissent over perceived GOP priorities while SAVE extension aims to extend funding to 2049, easing long term district infrastructure and bonding.
A sampling shows measures advancing or stalling in the 2018 Iowa legislative session. Proposals include expanding water quality efforts SF512, banning automated traffic cameras, restricting abortion after fetal heartbeat, civics testing for graduates, and curbing tenure in public higher education.
The Iowa Senate halted Senate File 2106 to remove the permit requirement for gun purchases and curb a permit duty. Supporters praised Second Amendment defenses while opponents cited safety concerns and mental health needs. Senate Education Committee advanced SF 2253 on school security plans.
Iowa lawmakers debated Education Study Bill 6513 offering up to 5000 per student in savings grants to fund private schooling with public funds. Supporters cited parental choice and school quality while opponents warned of diverting tax dollars from public districts and widening inequities. The measure failed in the House, though advocates vow to press on in future sessions.
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