Adoption Reform Interim Study Committee (J)
Charge
To review Iowa's adoption laws, other state laws, and proposed
uniform adoption laws. Determine if sufficient safeguards exist in Iowa's adoption system and whether Iowa's laws should be changed to promote the interest of the child.
Senate Members
- Florence D. Buhr (D, District 35), Co-Chair
- Merlin E. Bartz (R, District 10)
- Larry Murphy (D, District 14)
- Sheldon L. Rittmer (R, District 19)
- Richard J. Varn (D, District 25)
House Members
- Charles D. Hurley (R, District 28), Co-Chair
- Barry D. Brauns (R, District 47)
- Dwight L. Dinkla (R, District 78)
- Dolores M. Mertz (D, District 15)
- Michael J. Moreland (D, District 93)