Iowa House OKs stand-your-ground in gun law overhaul
The House Judiciary Committee approved House Study Bill 133 on a 138 to 7 vote to advance gun regulation changes including stand-your-ground provisions. Rep. Matt Windschitl framed the measure as protective, while critics said it would raise danger and would not justify deadly force on property alone. Members noted prior approval of similar provisions but raised concerns over campus, library, and hospital restrictions and weapon bans.
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D-Ames
Shannon Lundgren
R-Peosta
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House Transportation Committee
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Storm Lake
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R-Klemme
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Ottumwa
Mark Chelgren
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Riverside Community College
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Senate State Government Committee
Jake Chapman
R-Adel
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Iowa City
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Iowa House panel approves bottle bill overhaul plan
The House Environmental Protection Committee advanced Study Bill 163 by 11 to 10 signaling a long process to end nickel deposits on beer and soda containers. Supporters from grocers and beverage groups call it a starting point while opponents warn of rushed action before Friday's deadline.
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Water quality bill framed as skeleton for collaboration
House Agriculture Committee approved House Study Bill 185, a 6 cent water sale excise tax to fund a revolving loan pool and grants for water and wastewater projects. The plan, backed by Rep. Chip Baltimore, would sequence $232 million over 13 years from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund to the Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division, starting at $5 million rising to $22 million annually after 2020, and passed 18-5 with bipartisan opposition.
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Capitol Digest: Iowa Senate eases Lake Macbride motor limits
The Iowa Senate voted 38-11-1 to lift 10 hp outboard restrictions on Lake Macbride while preserving no wake rules. The measure would allow any powerboat at no wake speed. The proposal moves to the House for consideration.
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