Posts Tagged ‘Iowa Legislature’
2013 Session Ends, Progress Made for the Middle Class
House Democrats began the 2013 session committed to creating jobs and growing Iowa’s economy so middle class families can get ahead. Unlike the partisan gridlock in Washington DC, we were able to work together and create new opportunities for families across Iowa. While keeping the state budget balanced, we made great progress this year [...]
1st Funnel List: Bills Still Alive
The Iowa Legislature's first funnel is over and hundreds of bills are dead this week. Except for bills dealing with taxes and appropriations, the only bills still eligible for debate this year have been approved by a House or Senate Committee. Here is the full list of bills still alive by committee. It includes bills alive in both the House [...]
2013 Iowa Legislature Starts Work Today
The 2013 Iowa Legislature convened at 10 am today. There are 26 new members of the Iowa House this year. The 110 day session is scheduled to adjourn on May 3rd. Here is House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy's Opening Day Remarks: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentleman of the House. First, congratulations to all of the [...]
2012 Session Opens; Jobs Top Priority
The 2012 Legislative Session convened today at the State Capitol in Des Moines. House Democrats vowed to work together with Republicans to help create good-paying jobs and grow Iowa's middle class. Here is the opening day speech from House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy: Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Ladies, and Gentleman of the [...]
2011 Legislature Finally Adjourns
After Republicans finally agreed to compromise, the 2011 Iowa Legislature finally adjourned on the 172nd day of session. It was the third longest session in Iowa history. Here's the statement from House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy: House Republicans spent too much time focusing on divisive social issues – which brought Iowa to the [...]