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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1992
Page
5
Iowa lawmakers reach a $1.1 billion ending balance plan by expanding the sales tax to certain services and shifting costs to road funds. The package includes 1 percent agency cuts, 6 million in advanced school payments trimmed, and a 2.8 million bump from vehicle fees, with Branstad’s veto risks noted. Senate approval stood 27-22 with no Republicans voting yes.
The Senate State Government Committee voted 12-7 to advance a bill requiring 48 hour notice to one parent before a minor girl can have an abortion with exceptions for abuse or life threatening cases. The measure faces uncertain fate as leaders may assign it to Human Resources, potentially stalling further action this session.
State general fund receipts rose 6.6 percent through February, below the 6.8 percent forecast for 1992 but still seen as achievable by year end. Personal income tax receipts held up at 4.3 percent year to date, while sales tax lagged at 4.1 percent, blamed on weak holiday shopping. Chris Prouty, head of the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, cautioned against panic despite slower sales tax and noted June 30 fiscal year end approaches.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad accuses Democratic lawmakers of delaying action on his crime package including reinstating the death penalty, abortion limits, and stronger drunken driving penalties. A Senate panel approves parental notification for abortions as other measures stall with Friday deadline looming. Democrats hold the Legislature majority as redistricting reshapes political chances.
Sen Joe Welsh and six others face ethics allegations as the Senate Ethics Committee prepares to hear the charges. Welsh's attorney says no further information will be released except at the hearing. Targets Jean Lloyd Jones Mary Kramer Bert Priebe Maggie Tinsman George Kinley call for dismissal. committee members weight next steps.
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