by Ken Rozenboom Friday is our second major legislative deadline as we make our way towards adjournment. These deadlines help us focus on our priorities during the session and spend time on the issues that have enough support to pass through both chambers of the Iowa Legislature. Honey Bee Day Believe it or not, the […]
by Guy Vander Linden Governor’s Tax Reform – Sales Tax Base Expansions This week’s article will focus on the sales tax expansion efforts contained in the Governor’s Tax Reform Plan. (House Study Bill 671). The following provisions would expand Iowa’s sales tax base by more than $100 million when in place for a full fiscal […]
University Park, IA– Samantha Keith announced she will run for Iowa House District 79, which includes the communities of Oskaloosa and Pella. Keith is a second generation Iowan, wife, community volunteer, and Mahaska county Crisis Intervention Services Advocate. Keith, through her experience as an advocate for victims of sexual assault at Crisis Intervention Services and […]
by Ken Rozenboom The Rozenboom Report This was the ninth week of the 2018 legislative session and the days were filled with sometimes lengthy debates on a number of bills spanning a wide variety of issues. Among them was Senate File 2364, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support, and would require all schools to […]
by Guy Vander Linden Revenue Continues to Show Strength in February State revenue continues its recent strong trend, according to the Legislative Services Agency’s monthly report released last week. Through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2018, state revenue has increased $428.6 million over last year’s level. The growth amounts to an increase of […]
by Larry Sheets Dear friends in House District 80, There were 192 Bills that got through the first funnel. Some recent ones are noteworthy: • The Senate passed SF2281 (30-20). This bill bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected unless the mother’s life is in danger. It has been sent to the House […]
by Ken Rozenboom The discussion regarding traffic cameras has been around the capitol for many years. Last year, the Legislature passed a bill regulating the use of traffic cameras in Iowa. On Tuesday, the Senate passed a complete ban of traffic cameras in the state 31-18. Several senators (including me) changed their views from last […]
by Guy Vander Linden House Republicans Advance Bipartisan Comprehensive Mental Health Bill On Tuesday, led by Republicans, the Iowa House passed House File 2456, a bill that addresses gaps in the mental health system in the state. This is an issue that is personal to many Iowans. Few people are immune from the loss of […]
(DES MOINES) — This evening, Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) voted in support of House File 2377, which will help address the opioid epidemic in Iowa. The bill focuses on preventing doctor shopping, reducing over prescribing, and supporting individuals suffering from addiction. “The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on our communities and the […]
by Ken Rozenboom In the Legislature With the first funnel date behind us, this week was full of floor debate. We passed a number of bills, most on a bipartisan vote, and sent them to the House for their consideration. Senate File 2177 is an important bill for consumers, especially since the Equifax breach last […]
