Wednesday, April 11, 2018
8:30AM
The Senate convened at 10:04 a.m.
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
10:04AM
The Journal of Tuesday, April 10, 2018, was approved.
House messages received: HF 2277 (m/o), HF 2442, HF 2481
10:07AM
10:12AMThe Senate recessed at 10:12 a.m. for a Rules meeting.
10:15AMThe Senate reconvened at 10:15 a.m.
SR 115 - Bowman, et al.
Recognizing Iowa Hawkeye wrestler Spencer Lee
10:16AMSR 115 - Ad., v/v
10:24AM
SPECIAL GUEST:
10:25AMSenator Bowman welcomed to the chamber Spencer Lee, who gave brief remarks.
SR 116 - Sinclair
Graceland University Men's Basketball Team
10:26AMSR 116 - Ad., v/v
SPECIAL GUESTS:
10:30AMSenator Sinclair welcomed to the chamber the Graceland University Men's Basketball Team.
10:31AMThe Senate stood at ease at 10:31 a.m. for caucuses.
The Senate resumed session at 12:24 p.m.
House messages received: SF 2389, HF 2258 (m/o), SJR 2006
12:24PM
The Senate recessed at 12:24 until 1:30 p.m.
1:40PMThe Senate reconvened at 1:40 p.m.
12:25PM
Senator excused: Zumbach, until he returns.
1:51PM
Ways & Means Calendar:
SF 2399 - Ways and Means
Medal Winner Taxes
S-5230 by Quirmbach - withdrawn
S-5231 by Quirmbach - lost, 21-27
1:41PMSF 2399 - Passed, 42-6
Unf. Bus. Calendar:
HF 2371 - Natural Resources
Honey Bee Liability Immunity
HF 2371 - Passed, 47-1
1:54PM
Approps Calendar:
SF 2404 - Appropriations
Manufactured Housing
SUBSTITUTE: HF 2480
HF 2480 - Appropriations
Manufactured Housing
S-5238 by Mathis - lost, 22-26
1:58PMHF 2480 - Passed, 41-7
2:23PM
WITHDRAWN: SF 2404
Immediately messaged: SF 2399, HF 2371, HF 2480
2:21PM
En Bloc (Eligible):
2:22PMEn Bloc - Confirmed, 47-1
2:24PM
Individual Confirmation Calendar (Eligible):
Stephen Larson - Admin. of the Alcoholic Beverages Division
Larson - Confirmed, 47-1
Katherine Asjes - Board of Medicine
Asjes - Refused to confirm, 30-18
Gretchen Tegeler - School Budget Review Committee
2:25PMTegeler - Confirmed, 42-6
3:09PMThe Senate adjourned at 3:09 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018.