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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
Open meetings and Open records legislation
June 8, 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.
Bill to require disclosure of lead service lines
June 8, 2025
A bill has been introduced that would require sellers of real estate to notify buyers of the presence of lead service lines
Free speech rights
May 20, 2025
The legislature is considering a bill that would protect free speech rights of citizens, new media, and others in Iowa
Fully fund REAP's environmental programs
May 15, 2025
One of the important sources of funds for natural resources, water, and soils is a program called REAP. Every year the legislature must fund this program.
Legislation sent to the governor
May 15, 2025
The 2025 legislature adjourned on May 15. See the bills we followed that were sent to the governor
Anaerobic digesters
May 15, 2025
Several bills moving the legislature would define laws related to anaerobic digesters. Sierra Club opposes these bills.
Governor's energy act
May 15, 2025
The legislature is reviewing a bill that would change energy policy in the state. See our thoughts.
Legislation on payment for cleanup of hazardous substances
May 15, 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
Property taxes on forest & fruit tree reservations
May 15, 2025
Several bills moving the legislature would restrict the property tax exemption on forest reservations and fruit tree reservations