Iowa House of Representatives

On a bi-partisan 54-45 vote, the Iowa House approved a compromise crafted by House and Senate negotiators last night to ban smoking and protect 99% of Iowa workers.  

House File 2212 has some exemptions to the smoking ban, including fairgrounds, the Iowa Veterans Home, National Guard facilities, correctional facilities, farm tractors or trucks, and outdoor areas, like bar patios.

The bill, which was managed by State Representative Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, now goes to the Senate for consideration.

The conference committee on the Smokefree Air Act (House File 2212) met on Monday and crafted a comprise to be considered by the full House as soon as Tuesday. 

Chaired in the House by State Representative Tyler Olson (D-Cedar Rapids), the compromise includes a statewide ban on smoking in with the following exemptions: private clubs, casino floors, fairgrounds, private homes, private vehicles, tractors or hotels. (more…)

The House/Senate Conference Committee on the Smokefree Air Act (House
File 2212) will meet today at 5 pm in the Supreme Court Chamber, Room
103.

The Iowa House today approved a security freeze and requirement for businesses and government entities to notify Iowa consumers of a security breach of their personal information.

“In today’s high-tech world, Iowans need additional protections from identity theft. In 2007 alone, 127 million credit card holders were affected by security breaches and a victim of identity theft spends, on average, 175 hours and $808 to correct the situation. I’m confident that the bills we approved today will help consumers protect their personal information and prevent identity theft,” said State Representative Doris Kelley, D-Waterloo, who managed the bill in the House. (more…)

Notice of Security Breach, SF 2308

Credit Security Freeze, SF 2277