Iowa traffic camera ban gains momentum in Legislature
Iowa lawmakers debate a ban or regulation of speed and red light cameras as Rep. Jake Highfill says votes exist to pass a ban in the House. Three bills move through the funnel. potential July 1 enactment. Supporters cite safety, opponents push for uniform regulations and due process. Cedar Rapids and other cities face fines and notices tied to camera use.
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Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jake Highfill
R Johnston
Iowa
R-Johnston
Highfill
House
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gary Carlson
Muscatine
House Transportation Commission
Carlson
Bobby Kaufmann
R- Wilton
Kaufmann
Fiscal Services Division
Gatso USA
Beverley
Mass
Interstate 380
First Avenue
10Th Street SE
Iowa Department of Transportation
Jeff Pomeranz
Brian.morelli
Thegazette
Bids bills survive Capitol debate on public project bids
Two Iowa House bills push competitive bidding for large capital projects by public entities and the Regents. Support and opposition cross party lines with labor groups opposing how Linn County and the Board of Regents handle leases and plans. House File 2253 targets bids over 100000. HF 2301 targets expanded oversight for universities.
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Iowa
Master Builders of
Jake Highfill
R-Johnston
House
House Local Government Committee
Linn
Public Health and Youth Development Services
Chad Kleppe
Master Builders of Iowa
Linn County
Highfill
Kleppe
Metropolitan Coalition
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afscme
Iowa Council 61
Board of Regents
Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 33
Iowa Competitive Bidding Alliance Inc
GOP
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