House Journal: Page 268: Monday, February 5, 2001
investment is aimed at improving Iowa's water resources through the establishment of
buffer strips, efforts to restore and construct wetlands, and expansion of water quality
monitoring and watershed programs. A significant benefit of last year's initiative is the
expansion and creation of wildlife habitat for enhanced recreational opportunities.
Taking our efforts one step further this year, I have proposed a program offering to
reimburse landowners in exchange for allowing public access to acres enrolled in the
federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through access agreements.
Implementing this $1,250,000 program will further expand the availability of game
and non-game species for recreational purposes such as hunting, birdwatching, fishing,
and hiking. Under this program, we expand wildlife populations and opportunities for
sports men and women without expanding the number of species open to hunting.
Unfortunately, since the beginning of the 2001 legislative session, the Iowa
Legislature has expended a great deal of time and effort on this issue. This issue has
now been decided. Iowans expect the Legislature to now focus on the issues important
to Iowa's families. I urge all members of the Legislature to now turn their attention to
the important issues of teacher compensation/student achievement, reducing abuse,
and supporting efforts to raise the incomes of all Iowans.
For the above reasons, I hereby respectfully disapprove House File 43.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Vilsack
Governor
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
The following communications were received and filed in the office
of the Chief Clerk:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Commission on the Status of Women
The 29th Annual Report, pursuant to Chapter 216A.60, Code of Iowa.
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
An Interim Report on the development and implementation of a quality-based
inspection program for health care facilities licensed by the state, pursuant to Chapter
1180.3, 2000 Acts of the Seventy-eighth General Assembly.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
MR. SPEAKER: The Chief Clerk of the House respectfully reports
that certificates of recognition have been issued as follows.
MARGARET A. THOMSON
Chief Clerk of the House
© 2001 Cornell College and
League of Women Voters of Iowa
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