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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2002
Page
5
Iowa State Auditor Richard Johnson called for a bipartisan long-range budget study panel to replace short term fixes. He warned that patchwork one time transfers and depleted reserves risk repeating past crises and urged Governor Vilsack and the Legislature to act now for lasting fiscal stability.
The budget study panel seeks an independent revenue estimating process covering all sources to restore credibility and guide funding for long term objectives. It calls for guidelines on new programs, periodic evaluation of existing ones, and reviews of duplication while noting timing concerns with the 2003 budget cycle.
Sen. Jeff Lamberti calls Gov. Tom Vilsack's revised budget a political plan aimed at delaying tough fiscal decisions until after the election. He says off budget shifts mask a near five percent spending rise though the governor cites a two percent increase amid a revenue slump.
Rep Bill Dix filed a motion to reconsider House File 2217 aimed at shielding the state from overtime pay claims by state workers. The bill failed 44-49 with Dix and five other Republicans voting with Democrats. Millage said the bill targets a $30 million damages risk with potential $60 million including interest and fees amid ongoing state patrol suits. Dix has limited time to seek a vote on the motion.
Rep. Russ Teig a Republican from Jewell recovering from a February stroke declines re election. He remains hospitalized in Des Moines at Mercy Medical Center and cites the filing deadline and need for rest and rehabilitation. Teig notes his mind is sharp but physical limits require time. He says he may return to public life someday.
In Des Moines the Iowa House debate centered on Rep. Chuck Larson’s vote flip on a $121 million budget adjustment tapping cash reserves for about $45 million. Democrats accused party loyalty, while Larson defended a principled no followed by a yes to flag concerns and prevent overuse of reserves. The bill passed 54 to 45 with one Republican against and all Democrats opposing.
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved a bill to close a loophole in Iowa law that bars meatpackers from owning livestock. The measure targets cases like Smithfield Foods buying hog production, and clarifies that only farmers can own the animals while packers cannot.
Capitol reporters Rod Boshart and James Q. Lynch are listed with phone numbers and emails. The entry provides office address in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids for media inquiries.
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