Republicans delay budget cut plan action in Iowa
Republican leaders in the Iowa legislature delayed a $35 million package of current year spending cuts to allow more talks with Governor Tom Vilsack. Senate leaders signaled possible changes after opposition from education and public safety groups, while House Republicans warned of continued shortfalls estimated at about $175 million for fiscal 2001.
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Doves could be protected as game birds in Iowa
Rep. Mary Mascher proposes HF 396 to designate mourning doves as protected and ban dove hunting. The plan faces opposition from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources which argues hunting decisions should rely on science. Weidman hints studying Mascher's bill for up to two years.
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Iowa House committee approves plan to extend incest reporting window
A House committee unanimously backs a measure lengthening incest reporting to 10 years after age 18 to help victims come forward. The bill also criminalizes escaping from sexual predator treatment to close a potential extradition loophole after a Council Bluffs incident. Senatorial action not yet discussed.
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