Iowa General Assembly Banner

[Dome]Iowa Legislative Session Brief

Volume II, Number 17 -- May 8, 1996

Published by the Iowa General Assembly -- Legislative Information Office

CONTENTS:
Governor's Actions (Bills Signed or Vetoed)
From the Floor (Bills Passed by the Senate or House)
Committee Watch (Bills Passed out of Committee)
Bill Watch (Bills Introduced in the Legislature)

Tax, Budget Bills Pass; 1996 Session Adjourns

The 1996 Session of the 76th Iowa General Assembly adjourned Wednesday, May 1. The Senate adjourned at 11:32 p.m. and the House at 12:00 midnight.

The 1996 Session lasted 115 calendar days, somewhat longer than what has been typical the last few years for an even-numbered year. During the final two weeks of the session, the members spent many hours in conference committee meetings resolving the differences between the two houses on several major appropriations bills. A major bill reducing state taxes was also passed during the final days of the session. In all, this year's session of the Iowa General Assembly passed and sent to the Governor a total of 220 bills, as well as one joint resolution not requiring gubernatorial action.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

SF = Senate File, SR = Senate Resolution, SCR = Senate Concurrent Resolution, SJR = Senate Joint Resolution, SSB = Senate Study Bill, HF = House File, HR = House Resolution, HCR = House Concurrent Resolution, HJR = House Joint Resolution, HSB = House Study Bill, AEA = Area Education Agency, DCI = Division of Criminal Investigation, DHS = Department of Human Services, DOT = Department of Transportation, E911 = Enhanced 911 emergency telephone communication system, HIV = Human Immunodeficiency Virus, EPA = Environmental Protection Agency, ICN = Iowa Communications Network, IPERS = Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, LSD = Lysergic acid diethylamide, NCAA = National Collegiate Athletic Association, OWI = Operating While under the Influence

[dome]GOVERNOR'S ACTIONS

Bills Signed or Vetoed - April 29-May 3, 1996

CEMETERIES
Care and maintenance of pioneer cemeteries. HF 2491
CHILD ABUSE
Child protection system provisions involving the child abuse assessment pilot projects administered by the DHS and certain multidisciplinary teams. SF 2399
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Department of Economic Development programs, including workforce development and small business new jobs training. SF 2351
EDUCATION
Providing for an increase in the amount certified for levy by a school district for bonded indebtedness repayment. SF 2357
Transfers of moneys from the interest for Iowa schools fund and renaming the center for gifted and talented education. HF 570
FORGERY
Prohibiting the knowing possession of forged writings, including documents for entry into, stay, or employment in the U.S. SF 284
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and other services paid for in whole or in part by counties or the state. HF 2427
RETIREMENT
Reinstatement to active service of members of the statewide fire and police retirement system and the peace officers retirement system upon denial of disability benefits. HF 2153
STATE CONTRACTS
Lease-purchase agreements for the financing of real or personal property to be purchased by a state agency. SF 2366
Eliminating the appeal period for the awarding of contracts by the Department of General Services. HF 476
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Establishing a workforce development department and eliminating the Department of Employment Services. SF 2409

[dome]FROM THE FLOOR

Bills Passed By The Senate Or House -- April 29-May 3, 1996

Bills approved by one chamber are sent to the other chamber for approval (except for some resolutions requiring approval by the chamber of origin only). Bill titles have been edited to reflect only the general subjects addressed.

PASSED BY THE SENATE:

APPROPRIATIONS
Standing appropriations, lottery transfers, technical and statutory provisions (includes economic development appropriations). SF 2470
Human services appropriations. SF 2442 (Conference Committee Report)
Education appropriations. HF 2477
Appropriating funds made available from federal block grants and other federal grants. HF 2486 (Conference Committee Report)
Transportation and capitals appropriations. HF 2421 (Conference Committee Report)
Economic development appropriations. SF 2443 (Conference Committee Report)
Justice system appropriations. HF 2472 (Conference Committee Report)
BANKS, SENATOR BRADLEY C.
Honoring Senator Bradley C. Banks. SR 116
BISIGNANO, SENATOR TONY
Honoring Senator Tony Bisignano. SR 118
BOSWELL, SENATOR LEONARD L.
Honoring Senator Leonard L. Boswell. SR 117
CRIME
Requesting that Congress repeal the decriminalization of status offenses mandate. HCR 28
Possession or control of alcohol by persons aged 18, 19, and 20. SF 2256
DIESEL FUEL
Requesting the Attorney General to investigate diesel fuel prices. SR 122
DIVORCE
Required participation of parents in a mandatory course prior to the granting of a divorce decree. SF 2265
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tax benefits to businesses under the new jobs and income program. HF 2481
ELDER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Establishment of an assisted living program within the Department of Elder Affairs. SF 454
ENERGY
Energy efficiency and alternate energy programs. SF 2370
FOSSILS
Recognizing the importance of the fossil crinoid. HCR 132
GAMBLING
Establishment of a problem gambling treatment program. SF 2469
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Providing for adjournment sine die of the 1996 Session of the 76th Iowa General Assembly. SCR 126
HOUSING
Housing development, including tax increment financing. SF 2464
ICN
Increasing the membership of the Iowa telecommunications and technology commission. SF 2147
INDIGENT DEFENSE
Eligibility of certain indigents for appointed counsel or public defender. HF 2458 (Conference Committee Report)
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law enforcement officer certification by the Iowa law enforcement academy. SF 2153
MATERNITY
Postdelivery care requirements for mothers and newborns. HF 2369
PURCHASING
Joint purchasing of equipment by political subdivisions. HF 400
RAILROADS
Supporting the use of more than one crew member in freight railroad operations. SR 125
SALARIES
Compensation and benefits for state officials and employees. HF 2497
TAXES
Definition of designated person for purposes of the family farm tax credit. HF 560
Various tax provisions, including indexation; subchapter S corporations; homestead, military service, low-income elderly and disabled credit and reimbursement claims; tax credits for livestock production; school property tax, and funding for certain property tax credits. SF 2449 (Conference Committee Report)
TRUSTS
Modification or termination of certain testamentary trusts by the court. HF 2500
WINFREY, OPRAH
Urge that Ms. Oprah Winfrey retract negative comments regarding the safety of cattle herds in this country and the integrity of beef products consumed by the public, and to encourage the public to protest sponsors supporting her program. SR 123
WORLD WAR II
Commemorating the veterans of the U.S. armed forces who fought and won the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. SCR 106

PASSED BY THE HOUSE:

ALBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Honoring students and teachers from Albia Community High School for their accomplishments at the recent Orlando Festival of Music. HR 114
APPROPRIATIONS
Education appropriations. HF 2477
Human services appropriations. SF 2442 (Conference Committee Report)
Transportation appropriations. HF 2421 (Conference Committee Report)
Appropriating federal funds made available from federal block grants and other federal grants. HF 2486 (Conference Committee Report)
Justice system appropriations. F 2472 (Conference Committee Report)
Standing appropriations, lottery transfers, technical and statutory provisions (includes economic development appropriations). SF 2470
DIVORCE
Required participation of parents in a mandatory course prior to the granting of a divorce decree. SF 2265
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tax benefits to businesses under the new jobs and income program. HF 2481
ELDER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
Establishment of an assisted living program within the Department of Elder Affairs. SF 454
ENERGY
Energy efficiency and alternate energy programs. SF 2370
FOSSILS
Recognizing the importance of the fossil crinoid. HCR 132
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Providing for adjournment sine die of the 1996 Session of the 76th Iowa General Assembly. SCR 126
HOUSING
Housing development, including tax increment financing. SF 2464
ICN
Increasing the membership of the Iowa telecommunications and technology commission. SF 2147
INDIGENT DEFENSE
Eligibility of certain indigents for appointed counsel or public defender. HF 2458 (Conference Committee Report)
MATERNITY
Postdelivery care requirements for mothers and newborns. HF 2369
MOTORCYCLES
Designating motorcycle awareness month in Iowa. HR 113
SPEED LIMIT
Increasing the speed limit on certain highways. SF 2140
TAXES
Definition of designated person for purposes of the family farm tax credit. HF 560
Various tax provisions, including indexation; subchapter S corporations; homestead, military service, low-income elderly and disabled credit and reimbursement claims; tax credits for livestock production; school property tax, and funding for certain property tax credits. SF 2449 (Conference Committee Report)
TRUCK DRIVERS
Honoring professional truck drivers who serve their country each day by safely and efficiently delivering freight vital to the welfare of the United States. HR 112
VETERANS
Urging the Commission of Veterans Affairs to provide for the establishment of a state veterans' cemetery in central Iowa. HR 111

[DOME]COMMITTEE WATCH

Bills Passed Out Of Committee -- April 29-May 3, 1996

Bills reported out of committee are eligible to be debated. Most bills had to be passed by their chamber of origin and reported out of committee in the opposite chamber by March 22 in order to remain eligible for further consideration.

PASSED OUT OF SENATE COMMITTEES:

APPROPRIATIONS
Standing appropriations, lottery transfers, technical and statutory provisions. SF 2470
RULES & ADMINISTRATION
Providing for adjournment sine die of the 1996 Session of the 76th Iowa General Assembly. SCR 126
TRANSPORTATION
Supporting the use of more than one crew member in freight railroad operations. SR 124 (Now SR 125)
WAYS & MEANS
Possession or control of alcohol by persons aged 18, 19, and 20. SF 2256

PASSED OUT OF HOUSE COMMITTEES:

APPROPRIATIONS
Standing appropriations, lottery transfers, technical and statutory provisions. SF 2470

[DOME]BILL WATCH

Bills Introduced In the Senate and House -- April 29-May 3, 1996

Individually sponsored bills are normally referred to committee upon introduction. Bills sponsored by committees are placed on the chamber's calendar and are eligible for debate. The bills are categorized by their committee.

INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE:

APPROPRIATIONS
Standing appropriations, lottery transfers, technical and statutory provisions. SF 2470
RULES & ADMINISTRATION
Providing for adjournment sine die of the 1996 Session of the 76th Iowa General Assembly. SCR 126
TRANSPORTATION
Supporting the use of more than one crew member in freight railroad operations. SR 124, 125

INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE:

Welter
Supporting the use of more than one crew member in freight railroad operations. HR 115
Return To Home Iowa General Assembly

index Search: Iowa Legislative Session Brief (76th General Assembly: Session 2)

© 1996 Cornell College and League of Women Voters of Iowa

Comments? webmaster@legis.iowa.gov.

Last update: Thu May 9 16:30:03 CDT 1996
URL: /DOCS/GA/76GA/Session.2/SB/sb960508.htm
sw