Iowa ERA dispute sparks turnout talk in Des Moines
In Des Moines and Cedar Rapids debate over the Equal Rights Amendment centers on whether voters should decide the measure in a statewide referendum. Iowa lawmakers like Jim Wells face pressure from anti ERA groups while Wells promotes full democracy as residents prepare for a January town meeting at the Cedar Rapids Education Service Center.
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Iowa bills digest highlights tax, plates and ethics proposals
SF2044 limits Iowa Conservation Commission power over mourning dove seasons. SF2048 allows antique motorcycle plate issuance like antique cars. SF2046 revises two bribery provisions in the Criminal Code. SF2047 raises federal annuity exemptions for individuals and couples on Iowa returns. HF2068 exempts rental or sale of prosthetic devices from sales tax.
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Bottle bill with new twist for Iowa liquor warehouse
Rep. Arthur Small proposes a three cent per bottle tax on liquor sales to fund a 2.5 million state liquor warehouse. He argues the tax would be paid by drinkers and bottles would not be returned, possibly repurposed into candle holders or ashtrays, raising about 720 thousand dollars annually.
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