Path to tougher penalties for sex offenders grows clearer
Iowa lawmakers expect a zero-tolerance bill to pass the Legislature, proposing 25 years to life for adults convicted of crimes involving children 12 or younger. Debate centers on residency restrictions and enhanced monitoring, with election-year gridlock clouding broader reforms.
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Monday briefing on Eastern Iowa issues reports House subcommittee approval to turn off about 5000 TouchPlay machines within 30 days of governor signing. Senate consideration anticipated. quote of the day cites cautious approach to sex offender reforms by Sen. David Miller. Senate Republicans name Sen. Mary Lundby to leadership post.
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Lundby of Marion, an assistant GOP leader, will lead fundraising to help Republicans retain or regain control in 2006. She replaces Sen. John Putney who stepped down to defer to her political strategy expertise. The measure requires a minimum four hours of firearm safety training and grants permits with reasonable justification rather than a need to be armed.
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Gun Permit Bill Advances From Subcommittee
A House Public Safety subcommittee approved Study Bill 721 to require the commissioner of public safety to issue a concealed carry permit to any applicant 21 or older with no criminal record or mental illness, replacing sheriff discretion under current law.
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A House study bill 622 would permit children aged 12 to 16 to operate ATVs under adult supervision and require the supervising adult to be experienced and hold an operator license. Off road riders under 16 would also need supervision. The measure awaits changes in the full House Natural Resources Committee.
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