Iowa 2005 legislative session yields big wins and sharp divides
Lawmakers delivered on job creation education health care and safety while expanding Internet access and deregulating telecom amid a partisan split that stretched beyond the adjournment. Crime laws toughened sex offender and methamphetamine controls but tax relief for property owners stalled. Governor Vilsack praised bipartisan progress and a 5.1 billion 2006 budget plan.
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Iowa 2005 Legislature Rekindles Education Growth and Tax Debates
Recap shows 2005 session boosting education funding and preschool, expanding child care ratings, increasing K 12 pay, and approving a 5.1 billion fiscal 2006 budget with wide education and public-safety commitments. The session also re enacted Values Fund, deregulated major telecoms, advanced anti meth measures, expanded Medicaid, and raised speed limits and fines while resisting broad tax increases.
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Legislature scorecard highlights 2005 session actions
The scorecard lists major 2005 session outcomes including a $5.1 billion budget for 2006, raised speed limit to six mph, stricter anti meth laws, Iowa Values Fund revival, expanded preschool, higher elected official pay, mental health parity, deer hunting use, water quality steps, Medicaid reform, veteran benefits, child care ratings, and actions on crime open meetings ethics and education policy. It also notes rules on seed ordinances, license suspensions for theft, ban on moving quorums, and school near meth penalties.
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Lawmakers Explore Broad Policy Changes Across Tax and Rights
Lawmakers consider reforms from cigarette tax hikes to property tax systems, anti bullying mandates for schools, daylight saving time, and a constitutional ban on gay marriage. The package also touches medical malpractice awards, school start dates, local smoking rules, and protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
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