Iowa House of Representatives

HF 2663, Bill Summary

HF 2663, Amendment Summary

• HF 2663, Statewide Infratstructure Tax for schools and property tax relief (SILO)
• SF 2133, Iowa crop improvement association
• HF 2552, management of cooperative associations
• HF 2594, disclosures in real estate transactions
• HF 2602, licesure of real estate brokers and salespersons
• HF 2582, trusts and estates
• SF 2340, identity documents provided to children
• HF 2505, compliance advisory panel

Led by State Representative Mark Kuhn, D-Charles City, the Iowa House approved a record $16 million for Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection program (REAP) today.  REAP partners with local communities to help clean the environment, protect natural resources and expand recreational opportunities.

The money approved for REAP is a $500,000 increase over last year and the highest amount since 1991. Continuing the progress from last year, the House also approved $40 million for the Environment First Fund, funded the Vet Diagnostic Lab at Iowa State University, and continued support to combat agroterrorism.

The bill, House File 2662, now goes to the Senate for consideration.

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.

House Debate @ 9 am

Committee Highlights

Appropriations @ 2 pm (Supreme Court Chamber)

• HSB 787, education budget bill
• HF 2487, student achievement and teacher quality definitions
• SF 2134, county commissions on veteran’s affairs

Ways & Means @ 2 pm (Sup. Court Consultation)

• HF 2351, tax credits for underutilized properties
• HSB 781, property assessment appeal board
• HF 903, insurance industry new jobs tax credit
• HF 2632, renewable fuels infrastructure
• HF 2080, tax credits for donating property for conservation
• HF 2623, compulsory school attendance age up to 18 years old
• HF 2610, identity theft and illegal immigration
• HF 2566, dropout prevention efforts
• HSB 662, dept. of revenue tax bill
• HF 2518, discharge of wastewater from drilling sites
• HF 2560, county recorder’s bill
• HF 2538, tax credits for businesses using energy efficiency standards

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.

Appropriations

SF 2400 Administration and Regulation Budget. Appropriates $95.6 million to several agencies of state government including: Department of Administrative Services, Audi-tor of State, Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, Department of Commerce, Gov-ernor’s office, Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, Department of Human Rights, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Department of Management, Depart-ment of Revenue, Secretary of State, State Treasurer. This bill appropriates $695,000 less than estimated FY 08. (Passed Committee 14-11) to House Calendar

HF 2654 Water Use Permit Fees. Allows the Department of Natural Resources to charge an annual fee to a person who has been granted a permit for diverting, storing, or allocat-ing water. DNR cannot collect more than $500,000 each fiscal year for this purpose. (passed Committee 15-10) to House Calendar (more…)

On Thursday the Iowa House honored Iowa State University on their 150th anniversary. State Representatives  Lisa Heddens, Beth Wessel-Kroeschell and Donovan Olson  introduced House Resolution number 140 in the House.  The resolution, which celebrates Iowa State University’s 150th anniversary, was adopted. ISU President Gregory Geoffrey addressed the body after the adoption and met with legislators and staff throughout the day.

Read the resolution

HF 2392, certain city utilities or city enterprises by making changes to procedures for notice and collection of delinquent charges

SF 2325, grow Iowa values fund by allocating moneys for the physical infrastructure assistance program and changing certain job and wage requirements

SF 2036, division of criminal and juvenile justice planning of the department of human rights by making changes to the membership of the council, permitting access to the records of the department of workforce development, and modifying the sex offender treatment and supervision task force

SF 2124, authorized expenditures from the veterans trust fund and providing for emergency rulemaking authority

SF 2212, determinations in child in need of assistance proceedings, and modifying circumstances for termination of parental rights

SF 2217, providing legal representation to an eligible indigent person and the appointment of a guardian ad litem

SF 2335, rights of a victim of an alleged sexual assault and notification of these rights by a peace officer