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Legislative leaders gave their opening speeches and outlined what they hoped to accomplish over the next 14+ weeks. In the Senate, remarks were made by President Sinclair, Minority Leader Jochum, and Majority Leader Whitver. In the House, Speaker Patrick Grassley, Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst, and Majority Leader Matt Windschitl spoke.
Governor Reynolds delivered her “Condition of the State” speech on Tuesday, where she outlined her main priorities for the 2024 legislative session, which include: reducing Iowa’s income taxes, modernizing the AEA system, and increasing childcare options in the state. Several of these goals were put into legislation later in the week as SSB 3038 and HSB 543. Notably, these bills contain a property assessment limitation for childcare
facilities that can be approved by the county board of supervisors.
- Chief Justice Susan Christensen delivered the “Condition of the Judiciary'' on Wednesday morning, and Major General Benjamin Corell delivered the “Condition of the National Guard” on Thursday morning. All of the speeches are available through the Iowa PBS YouTube.
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Capitol Pulse
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The Administrative Rules Review Committee began at 7 a.m. on Monday, and the Chambers adjourned for the week early Friday morning, so it was a busy week for some. Presentations, social gatherings, and early legislative work kept legislators in Des Moines until the snow started to arrive.
Next week, things speed up: more legislation will be introduced, committees will begin conducting business regularly, and the pace of subcommittee scheduling will increase greatly.
Typically the first week of session is slow with only ceremonial work being performed. However, legislators hit the ground running with dozens of subcommittees and introducing nearly 200 pieces of legislation.
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Bills Moving This Week |
HSB 534 | Citizenship Requirements for Law Enforcement Academy
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Legislation Filed |
SSB 3038 & HSB 543
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Creates assessment limitation for childcare facilities, modifies income tax rates and unemployment benefits. Governors Proposal.
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SSB 3016
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Prohibits the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras and devices by cities and strengthens Iowa’s hands-free laws while.
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SF 2037
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Prohibits cities from regulating certain behavioral health and human services.
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SSB 3040
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Prohibits cities from regulating certain residential building materials in most areas.
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Subcommittees Next Week |
HSB 522 | Public Safety Communicators
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Where: RM 304
When: Jan. 16, 12 p.m.
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HF 473 | Acquisition of Water Utilities
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Where: House Lounge
When: Jan. 16, 11:45 a.m.
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Subcommittees Assigned |
SF 455 | Stormwater Management: Reps Dunwell, Amos Jr, and Stoltenberg
HF 473 | Sales of Water Utilities: Reps Vondran, Mohr, Scholten
SF 411 | Energy Source Regulation by Cities: Reps Thompson, Forbes, Wills
SF 182 | Land Redevelopment Trusts: Sens Dawson, Jochum, and Zaun
SF 550 | Sales Taxes: Sens Dawson, Dotzler, Koelker
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You can view all editions of Legislative Link at iowaleague.org/resource/legislative-link.
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