New Laws Starting July 1
New Laws Starting July 1 Many new laws will take effect on July 1, the start of the state’s new fiscal year. One hundred and fifty new laws were passed this legislative session and 120 of them went into effect on July 1. A number of those were bi-partisan bills that directly benefit or [...]
Second Funnel 2022: List of Eligible Bills
On Friday, March 18, the Legislature hit the second self-imposed deadline to narrow the number of bills still eligible for debate, called the "funnel". While there are a few exceptions for tax and budget bills, any bill that has not cleared a House or Senate Committee is dead for the year. Click here to see the full list. Democrats: Rewarding [...]
Democrats Call for End to Lobbyist Contract, Judiciary Investigation
Democrats Call for End to Lobbyist Contract, Judiciary Investigation Cite Ethical Lapses in Secret Hiring of Lobbyist & Potential Corruption Des Moines, Iowa — Two Iowa lawmakers sent a letter to the Iowa Speaker of the House and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee today requesting they terminate the secret contract of a registered lobbyist and end their [...]
First Funnel 2022: List of Eligible Bills
On Friday, February 22, the Legislature hit the first self-imposed deadline to narrow the number of bills still eligible for debate, called the “funnel”. While there are a few exceptions for tax and budget bills, any bill that has not cleared a House or Senate Committee is dead for the year. Click here to see the full list. Democrats: Rewarding [...]
Opening Remarks From Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, good morning. It’s truly an honor to serve with you, my colleagues in the House. And it’s a great honor to lead this group of fierce, caring, and dedicated members of the House Democratic Caucus. Seeing everyone again this morning, being in this beautiful building and in this [...]
Inside the Iowa House – Keeping Kids Safe in School
KEEPING KIDS SAFE IN SCHOOL It’s the first week of school, normally a time of excitement and anticipation. And while kids all over the state headed back into the classroom this week, another emotion is common in families - concern. While we had all hoped this pandemic would be well over by now, the reality is COVID cases are rising [...]
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