Iowa Senate approves fines hike for speeding and other violations
The Iowa Senate voted 28 to 21 to raise more than 100 fines, generating about 2.8 million dollars in fiscal 2002 and 3.3 million in later years. Most speeding tickets would rise by 10 dollars for 6 to 20 mph over the limit, with increases also for illegal parking radar jamming seat belt and minimum speed offenses. Senator Merlin Bartz questioned revenue motives while Senator Gene Maddox said the moves update penalties long overdue. A proposed amendment linked higher fines to raising the speed limit to 70 mph but failed.
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Senate approves speeding fine hike amid debate and party split
The Senate approved an increase in speeding and parking fines by a 28 to 21 vote, aiming to raise 2.8 million dollars next year. Republicans 28, Democrats 7. A brief exchange signaled the session's likely only debate on the higher speed limit issue. House leaders questioned uptake without a higher interstate limit.
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Unions and seniors oppose Iowa power plant bill
A coalition led by seniors and labor unions challenges House File 577 to speed new power plants. They warn of hidden deregulation in power purchase contracts that could raise prices and profits, while IBEW backs new capacity. The bill faces House debate this week.
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