Meeting Public Comments

Rick Phillips []

In comparing HSB91, Division 3, with HF102 it is almost verbatim. It is the same subcommittee passing this legislation. What is the purpose of doing this twice? HSB91 is an omnibus and should be broken up where each Division is studied on its own merit. That would be more in line with a "study" bill, right? Give the legislators more time to study it.

Julie Schwertley []

Hello, Im writing today because I am extremely concerned as a tax payer that more of my hard earned tax dollars are going to private Right wing Christian organizations with zero over site. These anti womens health centers lie to women . When I was thirteen and very early in a pregnancy conceived through rape. After researching I went to a birth right center. To my horror they offered zero help they tried to show me a full term fetus I was eight weeks along and knew exactly the biology. I was an orphan with zero support and would of been put on the street had any info found out. I got angry and yelled. They called the police on me. So I ran. Thankfully got away. Or I would of been pregnant alone on the street. Thankfully I found planned parenthood and got the care I needed. Im 49 now and I have never regretted that decision. Had I been unable to get an abortion my back up plan was suicide. I had even researched how to not fail. I was going to drink alcohol take a lot Benadryl and hang myself. While my guardian was at work. These centers will kill women and girls. I do not want my money going to them. Period Julie

Sandy Wilson [Personal]

I urge you to oppose HSB 91. We are just coming out of the most unprecedented times of my 62 years of life where medical professionals refused to provide lifesaving care to patients suffering from the effects of a bioweapon. People were left to die without even the right to try drugs that may have put them well on the path of recovery. Additionally, Iowans and Americans in general are suffering the ill effects of medical treatment that not only did nothing to end the spread of this bioweapon, but in fact, has caused, is causing, and promises to cause damage to people duped into taking it by some health professionals, including in Iowa. The lives of some of these people will NEVER be the same. Some have in fact died suddenly and the medical community continues to cover up the cause of their deaths. Lets also discuss that people have died from NOT receiving appropriate care for nonbioweapon illnesses. These Iowans and Americans in general were sentenced to death because treatments were suspended, appointments were cancelled, and conditions were ignored! I cant think of a better way to make sure the medical community in Iowa remembers to do their jobs to the best of their abilities than by having the threat of losing their livelihoods over bad medical practices. The message would be clear Iowa only allows the very best doctors to practice in our state. Kill HSB 91.

Tracy Creason []

I OPPOSE HSB 91.There is too much in this bill and you are shoving to many important issues into one bill in hopes Iowans wont notice.TWO MILLION of tax payer dollars are hidden in HSB91 to pay for fake clinics pretending to medical clinics also known as Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPC). This bill is keeping Iowans is the dark to use public money to pay for nonprofit organizations whose primary goal is to keep people from having abortions and promoting evangelism, abstinence until marriage and parenthood. CPCs are run by antiabortion activists who want to scare, shame, or pressure people out of getting an abortion, and to tell lies about abortion, birth control, and sexual health.CPCs usually advertise free pregnancy tests and pregnancy counseling, and some may claim they have other services like STD testing. Most of the employees at these fake clinics are not medical professionals but only volunteers. These centers dont actually provide most kinds of health care, their goal is to spread misinformation and propaganda. Most crisis pregnancy centers arent legitimate medical clinics, so they dont have to follow HIPAA and keep information private, like most real health care providers do. These crisis pregnancy centers could even give private, personal information to other antiabortion organizations. CPCs try really hard to seem like a normal doctors office. They often post signs near or are located very close to real health centers and may have ultrasound machines, staff in white coats, medicalsounding names, and professional websites. They do all of this to try to trick people into coming to CPC instead, so they can pressure people into making certain decisions about sex and pregnancy. CPCs put out false medical information about abortion, contraception and sexually transmitted infections.REAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS are open and upfront about their services. Theyll help people get the care they need, and they dont pressure people to make certain decisions about sex, birth control, or pregnancy. Real health centers give honest facts about all of the options without scare tactics, shame, or judgement so people can decide for themselves whats right for their situation, their life.I urge you to remove the MOMS Program (Division VII) from HSB91. Supporting organizations that deceive Iowans is not in our best interests. Organizations that put the health and reproductive health of Iowans at risk is not good for Iowans. If you want to support the reproductive health of Iowans, support sexual education in the schools done by legitimate experts, support Title X for legitimate reproductive healthcare providers. Be there for Iowans from birth to death. Iowans deserve to make reproductive healthcare decisions for themselves and be supported in those decisions.

A Friend [Constitutional Watchmen Society of Iowa ]

The Iowa Constitutional Watchmen Society of Iowa is against the passage of this omnibus bill that is written and proposed by the executive branch. This bill would violate Article III Sec 29 of the Iowa Constitution regarding every bill contain one subject that shall be expressed in the title. We also would like to express that we consider any legislation written & proposed by the executive branch, the governor or the governor's office to be a violation the separation of powers that is enumerated in Article III Sec 1 of the Iowa Constitution. Just the mere influence of the governor having a hand in creating & proposing legislation creates an influence over the independence of the legislative branch, especially after the governor's actions in the 2022 primary elections where she used her influence to remove incumbents that disagreed with other legislation that was prioritized. Both Senators & Representatives could be influenced by this matter and unwillingly endorse a bill they otherwise wouldn't back.

Heather Stancil []

I OPPOSE HSB91.The Iowa Constitution prohibits multisubject omnibus bills like this one. (Article 3, section 29).

Pam Bonneville []

I strongly oppose bill HSB91 primarily due to this is an omnibus. This is not how the people of Iowa want things done. Please represent us we elected you to do.

Michelle Veach []

I oppose HSB 91. Iowa should not have Omnibus bills each bill should be debated and voted on separately. Birth Control should not be administered without a doctor there are risks and side effects that should be monitored by doctors. Medical injury lawsuits should be a trial by peer, without caps. We are coming into a time when many will realize they have been injured via injection, and/or by lack of early treatment.

Courtney Collier []

Oppose HSB 91 Omnibus bills in Iowa?No. This is sneaky and devious to get votes on an issue while also requiring a vote on an issue you dont support. This is not DC. Its Iowa. We can and should do it better.

Angela Little []

Oppose

Cristy Tass []

I OPPOSE HSB91

Jennifer Leonhard []

I oppose this bill. It does not have the interests of Iowans at heart when you limit the amount of money a patient can receive for medical malpractice. The amount should pertain to the injury, not an arbitrary limit that does not consider the evidence of the individual. Further, it is clear that this bill covers a bunch of topics, gaining the dissatisfaction of both major parties in Iowa. This bill serves Gov Reynolds campaign goals, not iowans.

Miranda B []

I oppose this bill

Bethany Niermeyer []

I oppose

Connie Huff []

I oppose. Address each item separately.

Tara Truex []

I oppose this bill. Medical malpractice should not be capped at $1 million dollars. My husband was recently in the hospital and I cannot imagine if something had gone wrong, and after legal fees only receive $600k. That is ludicrous to put a blanket dollar amount on someones life.

Jessica Hobbs [Team Iowa]

I OPPOSE this legislation. Not sure why our legislators thought it prudent to wrap so many different topics into one bill, but it sure appears to be similar to our Federal governments approach. I have too many concerns to list. Please split these issues so the concerns can be addressed separately.