Lottery law changes head to Senate debate
The Iowa Senate State Government Committee, in about 45 minutes, shifted funds with $5 million moved from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Human Services and rejected restoring the Lottery Commission’s video lottery authority. They also reversed an appropriations move to make the Commission for the Blind a separate agency and removed a $1 million line for a Commission on the Status of Blacks. They agreed to earmark pull tab profits to Medicare prescription drug co payments, with qualifying Iowans paying $1. Sheriff Gary Hughes of Johnson County was added to the Lottery Commission, raising questions about appointing a non elected law officer. The measures face Senate debate and possible conflict with other committees.
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Ken Sullivan
Arette
Des Moines
Senate
Department of Economic Development
Department of Human Services
Iowa Lottery Commission
Appropriations Committee
Iowa Commission For the
Bob Carr
Dubuque
Carr
Joe Welsh
D-Dubuque
Gary Hughes
Johnson County
Welsh
Iowa House approves expanded grandparent visitation rights
The Iowa House passed a bill 92 to 1 to grant grandparents visitation if clear and convincing evidence shows it is in the child’s best interests. It broadens current law beyond divorced parents and similar cases. The measure awaits Senate approval.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa House
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Senate
Iowa House approves compromise on grants for quality jobs
The Iowa House backed a watered down bill 94 to 0 to target economic development grants toward firms that create quality jobs. It applies to the job training program and two state funds and favors firms with fewer Iowa competitors, diversified economy, higher wages, and lower turnover. The measure moves to the Senate.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa House
House Economic Development Committee
Michael Connolly
D-Dubuque
William Harbor
R-Henderson
IBP Inc
Senate
Radon Tester Certification Moves Through Iowa House
Iowa House approves a measure 52 to 40 to certify radon testing firms by the Department of Public Health. Buyers must receive radon test results from the previous year, and the bill moves to the Senate for consideration. Critics fear mandatory disclosure may deter home testing.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Clyde Norgaard
D-Danville
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