Senate Journal: Page 264: Wednesday, February 7, 2001

  I approve Section 6 establishing a limit of $715,000 on expenditures for
  assessment
  and resolution of energy problems.

  I approve Section 7 dedicating all federal emergency funding in excess of
  the
  original core funding for LIHEAP to assist eligible households meet their
  home energy
  costs.  Any future appropriations shall be used as direct assistance to
  those Iowans
  most in need.

  While unfortunately this is not enough funding to meet the need that
  currently
  exists, this Act provides a significant amount of funding that will ease the
  pressure on
  some working families, senior citizens, and people with disabilities forced
  to decide
  between buying food, buying prescription drugs, or paying their heating
  bill.

  For the above reasons, I hereby respectfully approve Senate File 65 with the
  exceptions noted above.  While approval of this Act will provide immediate
  relief, the
  long-term answer to this problem is the development of a comprehensive
  energy policy
  for the state to ensure a reliable supply and stable price.

  Sincerely,
  THOMAS J. VILSACK
  Governor

  STUDY BILLS RECEIVED

  SSB 1118	Commerce

  Relating to the Iowa individual health benefit reinsurance
  association and the Iowa comprehensive health insurance association,
  by changing the board of directors, membership, assessment, and
  premium tax offset related to the associations.

  SSB 1119	Transportation

  Relating to agricultural promotion and education by establishing a
  fund, providing revenue for the fund from the sale of special license
  plates, and making an appropriation.

  SSB 1120	Business and Labor Relations

  Relating to training requirements for certain child laborers.

  SSB 1121	Business and Labor Relations

  Relating to title insurance for property or insurance of a certain
  value, and making related changes.

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