Iowa Senate backs fireworks bill to begin sales by June
A Senate tax panel approved SF 236 to regulate consumer fireworks with limited licensing fees and seasonal sales windows June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3. The measure would let licensed retailers or groups operate in permanent structures or tents, set fees, and opt-out options for localities while prohibiting sales to minors. The fiscal note forecasts $17.8 million in year one, rising to $28.48 million by 2021, with costs of two inspectors funded by license fees.
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Iowa warm February and policy on farm electrical work
Iowa experienced its second warmest February on record, accelerating plant activity and potentially worsening drought in the south-central and southeast. Hydrologic trends linger, with northern Iowa wet and southeast remains dry while stream flows run above normal statewide except in the south. Also covered are Senate File 357 allowing unlicensed electrical work on farms, fuel price standings, and heating fuel shifts.
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Iowa Senate clears century-old unattended vehicle law
Senate vote 49-0 sends House file to remove a 103-year-old rule that bars leaving a vehicle running while parked on public property with no engine shutdown and no curb brake. The measure, tied with new civil protective orders for sexual abuse victims and other public safety steps, heads to the House for consideration.
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Taylor seeks Iowa Senate seat in 2018
Cedar Rapids Democrat Rep. Taylor announces plans to run for the Iowa Senate District 35 in 2018 to replace retiring Sen. Wally Horn. A longtime AFSCME union organizer and 1995 House member, Taylor cites district roots and public service as he enters the race.
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