Rotary wine dinner at Capitol sparks Senate debate
Des Moines Rotary Club seeks permission to serve wine at a March 23 Capitol dinner to promote repairs. Sen. John Jensen says restoration is crucial, and a donation to the project could be acceptable. The Senate debates suspending House rules to permit wine service during the event with a slide show and historians’ remarks.
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Associated Press and Gazette
ES Moines
Des Moines
Capitol
Rotary Club seeks wine at Iowa Statehouse dinner
In Iowa Capitol coverage, the Rotary Club asks to serve wine at its Statehouse dinner after passage of a measure approving beverages with more than 5 percent alcohol by weight. Senators Mary Kramer and Andy McKean debate the resolution, with Bartz and Hedge weighing legal responsibilities and non alcoholic options.
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Mary Kramer
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Des Moines
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Andy McKean
R-Anamosa
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H. Kay Hedge
R-Fremont
Senate panel backs home rule for smoking limits
The Senate Human Resources Committee approved a bill 6-2 to bar smoking in public places except for designated areas with partitions or ventilation. It would let locals adopt tougher rules, require health department enforcement, and take effect July 1 1996. Opponents argue private business decisions should decide smoking policy.
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Vazelle
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
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State Department of Public Health
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Iowa House Deliberates on Death Penalty Bill
Senate doubts passage as House debates final passage of a death penalty measure. Opponents urge rejection while supporters defend the bill as a response to crime. Democrats and Republicans name numerous members voting positions and note political and public safety stakes.
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Branstad
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Cedar Rapids
House
Richard Myers
Lown City
Mike Moreland
D-Ottumwa
Dan Boddicker
R-Tipton
Iowa
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Panel expands Sunday hours to sell alcohol
The Senate State Government Committee approved a bill to standardize Sunday alcohol sales with six other days by adding two morning hours. Current hours run from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays, with weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The committee aims to shift Sunday start to 6 a.m.
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T. Senate State Government Committee
License May Be Issued To Caterer In Event Incident
A debate arises over liability after an overindulgent guest crashes on the way home. Kramer argues neither the state of Iowa nor the Rotary Club nor the Friends of Capital Hill bear liability, suggesting the caterer holds the license.
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State of
Addresses for Lawmakers Mail to State Legislators
Mail to state legislators should be directed to the official office addresses of the respective lawmakers. Include full name, district, and topic. Use formal salutation and provide clear return contact information for responses. Ensure compliance with postal guidelines and deadlines if applicable.
Lawmakers back hard labor plan for Iowa inmates
A coalition of 52 Iowa state representatives supports House File 215 to require inmates to labor at least 40 hours weekly in state prisons. Davenport Republican Neil Harrison says the aim is to build vocational skills and reduce idle time. The plan would phase in over two years starting July 1.
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Des Moines
Ry Biartican
Davenport
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