Senate committee backs bills on grain elevators pipelines
Iowa Senate Commerce Committee approved two bills addressing a Eastern Iowa crude oil pipeline and the Prairie Grain Co. collapse in Stockport. One bill strengthens regulation and penalties for grain elevators and warehouses and raises net worth requirements, while the pipeline bill creates a joint approval process with multiple state agencies and grants the Natural Resources Council oversight of water impacts.
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Grassley backs 75 percent advance on crop diversion
Rep. Charles Grassley of Iowa announced an amendment to pay 75 percent in advance on any 1980 crop diversion program. He argued the measure would speed cash to farmers amid a credit crunch from the Soviet embargo and high interest rates, noting past precedent from 1978 and urging quick committee action.
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Good Roads group seeks fuel tax reform for Iowa roads
Davenport based Good Roads Association executive urges Iowa Legislature to switch from a fixed per gallon tax to a price percentage tax with an annual ceiling. A one cent rise could add 16 to 18 million yearly for road funding, costing motorists 15 to 20 dollars annually, while opponents warn of price spikes and station disruption.
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Iowa House OKs handling fee for bottle return
The Iowa House passed a bill allowing merchants to retain a one cent handling fee for returnable bottles and cans under the bottle bill. The measure heads to the Senate for consideration as July 1981 fee changes loom. Supporters say the fee is crucial to keep private redemption centers operating without losses.
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Threat on Chiodo's life sparks security at Iowa House
Des Moines law makers debated a usury law rewrite as Capital Security officers guarded doors of the chamber. State Rep Ned Chiodo received two life threatening calls and his wife two similar calls, prompting police deployment to his residence.
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