Iowa House approves tougher water pollution fines bill
The Iowa House approved a bill to raise water pollution penalties. Intentional violations would face up to 50 000 in fines and two years in jail per day, with higher amounts for repeat offenses and daily maximums. A new 25 000 fine and one year jail term per day applies to negligent disposal. First 100 000 in annual fines fund emergency cleanups. The measure moves to the Senate.
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Donald Paulin
R-Lemars
William Harbor
R-Henderson
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Space expands vanity plates to seven characters in Iowa
Iowa Senate votes 30 to 16 to raise the limit on personalized plates from six to seven. The bill would raise funds for the Department of Transportation with a $25 initial premium and $5 yearly renewal. Motorcycle plates remain excluded due to size.
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Des Moines
Universities Color Plate Proposal Stalls in Iowa Senate
Des Moines Iowa senators blocked licenses plates featuring the three state universities colors or Iowa Arts Council scenes. Sponsors say they will press the measures again before the session ends as debate continues on specialty plate design.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
No vote on dropping drinking age amendment rejected
Iowa Senate approves a liquor bill but rejects an amendment to return the drinking age to 19. Sen. Jim Lind argues for 19 and 20 year olds to drink, while Sen. George Kinley rules the amendment out of order as not germane.
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Des Moines
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George Kinley
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Eastern Iowans seek 90 day delay on plant discharge impact
A delegation from eastern Iowa met state officials in Des Moines to press for 90 more days to gather evidence on environmental effects of discharges from the Columbus Junction IBP plant into the Cedar River. They fear pollution of a heavily used recreation area and were told a decision would come within a week.
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Des Moines
Jerry Murphy
Conesville
Iowa Senate approves bill to admit genetic tests in child support cases
The Iowa Senate approved a bill that would let genetic testing evidence overturn court ordered child support after a decree. Sen. Wally Horn said the measure helps those paying support who later learn they are not the father. The bill moves to the House after a 47 to 0 vote.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn County
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Susan D. Detert
Detert
Bill narrows charges for underage drinking groups
DES MOINES AP The Senate approved a Kinley bill 47 to 0 shielding mass arrest of youths for alcohol violations. It targets individuals under 21 in possession or control of alcohol rather than entire groups. The measure, urged by Woodbury County Attorney, moves to the House.
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Tom Mann
Des Moines
Woodbury County
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