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 [...]
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...
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...
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...
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....
