Lawmakers urged to expand Iowa medical cannabis access
Iowans with chronic diseases and state legislators pressed for broader access to medical cannabis in Iowa. The bill would broaden qualifying conditions to include cancer AIDS HIV MS epilepsy and PTSD, allow physician certified patients to obtain products from state licensed dispensaries, and permit Iowa grown cannabis by up to four private entities.
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Expanded medical cannabis bill adds conditions and advisory board
A proposed bill would expand qualifying conditions to include cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, AIDS HIV, glaucoma, hepatitis C, Crohn disease, ALS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and PTSD with a new Medical Advisory Board to decide additional eligible conditions. It sets a $7,500 license fee for manufacturers who may charge patients or caregivers for dispensing. The measure aims to regulate medical cannabis use and keep it separate from recreational use while seeking bipartisan support.
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Senate panel drops ban on driver phone calls
Lawmakers weigh two distracted driving proposals with the House favoring a hands free call ban and enforcement powers while the Senate version removes the ban to gain votes. Supporters push for stricter limits to reduce risky driving amid civil liberty concerns from the ACLU.
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Iowa speed limit proposal stalls in legislature
A bill to raise rural interstate speed to 75 mph was deferred by the Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Jeff Danielson urged postponement for more study, while opponents cited safety and cost concerns. The measure faces a funnel deadline with no immediate agenda as supporters vow to revisit next session.
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