Postville lawmaker to push election reform changes
Iowa Senator Mark Zieman plans to push measures to shorten polling hours by one hour and tighten absentee voting controls. He aims to move closing polls from 9 p.m. to 8 p.m. and separate this from other reform bills to gain passage.
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Rod Boshart
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Iowa
Senate panel restricts bicyclists on rural highways in Iowa
An Iowa Senate Transportation Committee vote 8 2 restricts bicyclists on certain rural four lane highways when paved shoulders or parallel bike paths exist. The bill targets eight miles of Highway 330, one mile of Highway 30 in Marshall County, two miles of Highway 63 near Waverly Discovery Trail, and six miles of Highway 6 in Dallas County.
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Legislator Seeks Delayed Deadline for County Budgets
Rep. Danny Carroll proposes delaying county budget certification deadline from March 15 to April 15 in Iowa. The bill aims to give counties time to gauge legislative impact before certifying funds. It must pass the House Local Government Committee before debate.
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House approves bill to cut state spending limit
DES MOINES The Republican led House passed 60 to 38 a bill changing the 99 percent spending rule enacted in 1992 to 98 percent of projected revenues. The 2 percent would go to the Senior Living Trust Fund and the cash reserve, effective July 1, 2005 if the Senate and governor sign.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette Des Moines
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