Iowa texting ban faces House Senate compromise
A 10 member conference committee in Des Moines works to merge a Senate text ban with a House view on a broader cell phone prohibition for young drivers. The plan could bar reading text messages for most drivers and allow exemptions for public safety and professional drivers while pre empting local bans. The panel reconvenes today with Gov Culver’s approval possible if an agreement is reached.
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Tom Rielly
D-Oskaloosa
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Windsor Heights
Jeff Danielson
D-Waterloo
House
Senate
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Reading
Bill Heckroth
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Chet Culver
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Iowa lawmakers push efficiencies and concealed carry revival
State lawmakers urge cities to cut costs to cover retirement benefits. The House approved phasing out the Municipal Fire and Police Officers Retirement Systems share, prompting warnings of higher property taxes. HF 2528 seeks standard concealed weapon permit criteria with sheriffs issuing permits. The jig tradition ends as Rep Mertz retires. The nuisance bar bill advances and back seat belt rules resurface in a budget move. A $52.6 million supplemental education and public safety package heads to Gov Culver, with funds for universities, corrections, and health programs. The remark from Rep Clel Bandler highlights HF 2528 potential.
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Des Moines
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Dolores O'Shea
Senate
Joe Seng
D-Davenport
Merlin Bartz
R-Grafton
Matt McCoy
Neola
McCoy
House of Representatives
Chet Culver
Regents Universities
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Department of Corrections
Department of Public Health
Clel Bandler
R Greenfield
Iowa Senate votes to curb more than 500 million in tax credits
The Iowa Senate approved SF 2380 to scale back or halt state tax credits for research and film production, suspend the film tax credit program until July 2012, and review incentives to prove return on investment. Critics call it a money grab while supporters cite budget balance.
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Des Moines
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Iowa City
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
David Hartsuch
Bettendorf
Belkcom
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