End of Session Judiciary Highlights
http://www.iowahouse.org/2009Highlights/Judiciary_End_of_Session_2009.pdf
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Ways & Means End of Session Highlights
http://www.iowahouse.org/2009Highlights/09-END-Highlights-WMs.pdf
Iowa Legislature Opens 2009 Session
The 83rd General Assembly opened the 2009 legislative session at the State Capitol today with a focus on helping Iowans recover from the natural disasters last summer and the difficult economic times.
“Thousands of Iowans are still struggling from last summer’s devastating floods and tornadoes that caused billions of dollars in damages. Our top priority this session is to help Iowans rebuild and recover,” said House Speaker Pat Murphy of Dubuque.
“Of the 46 states currently facing economic hardship, Iowa is in a better position than almost any other state to weather this economic storm. We are one of only a few states that are now net exporters of energy – our investments in ethanol and wind development are beginning to bear fruit and these investments will continue to bring jobs to our state. I believe our future looks bright,” said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. (more…)
Council Recommends 50% Reduction in Greenhouse Gases
The Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council met yesterday in Davenport and made recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in 2050. The council was created as part of a larger package on greenhouse gases (SF 485) during the last session. State Representative Donovan Olson of Boone led the bill through the House and also serves on the Advisory Council.
The scoop from today’s Des Moines Register:
Panel aims to cut Iowa’s emissions in half
By PERRY BEEMAN • REGISTER STAFF WRITER • December 18, 2007Davenport, Ia. — A legislative panel on Monday agreed to lay out how Iowa could cut greenhouse gas emissions related to global warming either by 50 percent or by 90 percent by 2050. (more…)