Tax hike a winner issue in 92 election
Iowa legislators approved a 1 percent rise in the 4 percent sales tax seen by Republicans as a potent 1992 campaign issue. Branstad hinted at a veto though aides said lawmakers had not moved enough on reforms. Democrats defended the tax as a deficit fix while outlining relief for low income Iowans and higher bills for upper incomes.
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No major action on domestic abuse laws this session
Des Moines Bureau reports efforts to expand domestic abuse statutes stalled as lawmakers rushed toward adjournment. The plan to extend protections to dating partners was removed from Senate File 2302 and the measure died late in the session.
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Weakened Iowa ethics bill passes House and Senate
House approves HF 2466 84 to 7 and Senate backs it 41 to 2 sending it to Gov Branstad. Independent counsel to probe complaints replaces a prior ethics commission plan. local officials avoid disclosure and gifts under $3 are excluded. Senators Lloyd-Jones and Kinley voice divided views on strength.
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Juvenile justice reform bill clears final approval
The House OK'd HF 2452 a scaled back juvenile justice reform measure. Sen Paul Pate said the bill falls short of addressing key problems. Provisions include a youthful offender program reality education for drunk drivers gang reduction recommendations and funds for 10 shelter beds and an anti-drug education program.
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