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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
CO2 pipeline legislation
February 15, 2025
Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Iowa legislature. See what the bills are, what they do, and how you can help
Open meetings and Open records legislation
February 15, 2025
The public is allowed to access public records and to attend public meetings of government agencies. See changes that have been proposed by the legislature.
Legislator Calls for Article V Convention
February 15, 2025
A bills has been introduced that calls for an Article V convention that will propose amendments to the US Constitution that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and...
Support Midwest Passenger Rail
February 14, 2025
A bill is being considered that would allow Iowa to join the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact.
Property taxes on forest & fruit tree reservations
February 14, 2025
Several bills moving the legislature would restrict the property tax exemption on forest reservations and fruit tree reservations
Pesticide Manufacturers Should Not Receive Indemnity
February 7, 2025
The legislature is considering a bill that would grant pesticide manufacturers indemnity in lawsuits. Sierra Club opposes this bill.
Bill to require disclosure of lead service lines
February 7, 2025
A bill has been introduced that would require sellers of real estate to notify buyers of the presence of lead service lines
Bill would protect Iowa's black bears
February 4, 2025
A bill would place the black bear on the list of fur-bearers. Once on the list, the black bear could be given a hunting season. At first, the season would be closed and you would not be able to hunt since there are so few black bears in Iowa. In...
Legislation to require radon mitigation in new residences
January 31, 2025
A bill has been introduced that would require passive radon mitigation be installed in new residences.
Legislation on payment for cleanup of hazardous substances
January 31, 2025
A bill has been introduced that would make the person responsible for the release of hazardous substances pay reasonable costs for responding to the scene, oversight, monitoring