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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2002
Page
5
In Des Moines the Senate faced a 25 24 vote on a marriage license fee bill amid a vacancy from Sen Merlin Bartz resignation. President Mary Kramer defended counting a 25 member majority as sufficient, citing the state constitution, while opponents warned of future political fallout and unclear path to Gov Vilsack.
The Iowa House approved a package to make illegally registering or voting a felony and sent the measure to the Senate. Supporters say the move strengthens reform amid past close elections and marks a tougher stance on violations.
On March 7 2002 the House unanimously approved a measure to toughen penalties for voter fraud as lawmakers respond to a razor-thin presidential election. Democratic legislators urged speed to pass a revised budget outlined by Gov. Tom Vilsack, noting schools are a month behind in local spending plans.
Iowa free health clinics seek designation on state tax forms via a new checkoff box. Legislation in House File 2352 and Senate File 2177 would allow a $1 contribution to support clinics like Iowa City Free Medical Clinic and His Hands Ministries Cedar Rapids. The proposal aims to boost operating funds as clinics provide thousands of hours of free care and low-cost visits through private grants and contributions.
GOP lawmakers say Gov. Tom Vilsack must redo the fiscal 2003 budget to avoid heavy use of one time funds. The revised plan totals about 4.7 billion, with 142 million in edits, 45 million from the rainy day reserve, 64 million in off budget transfers, and 32 million in new cuts.
Iowa lawmakers question a DOT report linking higher interstate speeds to more fatal crashes as they weigh a bill to raise the limit to 70 mph. Rep. Barry Brauns says most drivers already travel 70 to 72 mph, and House Senate support remains weak with next Friday deadline to move the measure.
A study contrasts speed limit decisions across Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and neighboring states. It notes declines or rises in traffic deaths tied to raising or not raising speed limits above 65 mph and highlights changes in 85th percentile speeds over time.
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