2009 LEGISLATION WE'RE FOLLOWING
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Senate File 442
A bill for an act relating to antidegradation protection for surface waters. (Formerly SSB 1260.)
Mar. 16 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 640.
Mar. 16 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 643.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 432
A bill for an act regulating animal feeding operations, making penalties applicable, and providing for penalties. (Formerly SF308.)
Mar. 16 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 639.
Mar. 16 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 641.
Mar. 19 09 Deferred. S.J. 749.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
Senate File 417
A bill for an act providing a task force on regional watershed, land use, and floodplain management policies. (Formerly SSB1192.)
Mar. 12 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 629.
Mar. 12 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 631.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 409
A bill for an act requiring disclosure to customers of annual gas and electric utility charges. (Formerly SF 170.)
Mar. 11 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 603.
Mar. 11 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 606.
Sponsored by Commerce.
Senate File 408
A bill for an act providing for motor fuel containing biodiesel, providing for tax credits, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 294.)
Mar. 11 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 603.
Mar. 11 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 607.
Mar. 16 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 635.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Quirmbach, Dandekar, and Ward. S.J. 657.
Sponsored by Transportation.
Senate File 406
A bill for an act providing for the stockpiling of dry manure originating from confinement feeding operations, making penalties applicable, and providing an effective date. (Formerly SF 174.)
Mar. 11 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 603.
Mar. 11 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 605.
Mar. 19 09 Attached to companion HF 735. S.J. 752.
Mar. 19 09 HF 735 substituted. S.J. 755.
Mar. 19 09 Withdrawn. S.J. 756.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
Senate File 404
A bill for an act establishing a local food and farm task force, providing for a local food and farm plan, and providing for an effective date. (Formerly SF 332.)
Mar. 19 09 Amendment S-3097 adopted. S.J. 756.
Mar. 19 09 Passed Senate, ayes 36, nays 12. S.J. 756.
Mar. 19 09 Immediate message. S.J. 757.
Mar. 20 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 912.
Mar. 23 09 Read first time, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 944.
Sponsored by Commerce.
Senate File 397
A bill for an act relating to air quality testing.
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 593.
Sponsored by Hamerlinck.
Senate File 390
A bill for an act providing for fees for permits related to the withdrawal or diversion of water from natural sources, and providing an effective date and retroactive applicability.
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 592.
Sponsored by Seymour.
Senate File 388
A bill for an act relating to regulation of certain conservation and recreation activities under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, modifying fees, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly SSB 1157.)
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 591.
Mar. 10 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 597.
Mar. 16 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 635.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Seng, Bartz, and McCoy. S.J. 657.
Sponsored by Natural Resources.
Senate File 375
A bill for an act regulating various hunting, fishing, and trapping activities under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, modifying certain nonresident fees, and providing an immediate effective date. (Formerly SSB 1159.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 579.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 584.
Mar. 11 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 608.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Seng, Bartz, and Stewart. S.J. 657.
Sponsored by Natural Resources.
Senate File 373
A bill for an act relating to the operation and purview of the office of energy independence, by transferring authority over specified energy-related measures and programs from the department of natural resources to the office of energy independence, and providing transition provisions relating to the transfer of authority. (Formerly SSB 1262.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 579.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 582.
Mar. 19 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 772.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 370
A bill for an act relating to flooding by creating an Iowa flood center, allocating duties between the Iowa flood center and the water resources coordinating council, and making appropriations. (Formerly SSB 1289.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 564.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 571.
Mar. 10 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 585.
Mar. 10 09 Subcommittee, Dvorsky, Hogg, and Kettering. S.J. 594.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
Senate File 368
A bill for an act directing the office of energy independence to establish a community grant program for energy efficiency projects, and allocating appropriated amounts for purposes of funding the program. (Formerly SF 172, See SF 452.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 564.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 568.
Mar. 11 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 608.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 367
A bill for an act relating to flood damage prevention and insurance. (Formerly SSB 1194.)
Mar. 19 09 Amendment S-3123 filed. S.J. 776.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment S-3123 adopted. S.J. 789.
Mar. 23 09 Passed Senate, ayes 32, nays 17. S.J. 789.
Mar. 23 09 Immediate message. S.J. 795.
Mar. 23 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 965.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
Senate File 361
A bill for an act providing appropriations to support soil and water conservation efforts. (Formerly SSB 1270.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 563.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 570.
Mar. 10 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 585.
Mar. 10 09 Subcommittee, Dvorsky, Fraise, and Kettering. S.J. 594.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
Senate File 339
A bill for an act relating to wastewater treatment and providing an effective date. (Formerly SSB 1234.)
Mar. 19 09 Amendment S-3119 filed, adopted. S.J. 764.
Mar. 19 09 Passed Senate, ayes 46, nays 2. S.J. 764.
Mar. 19 09 Immediate message. S.J. 768.
Mar. 20 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 912.
Mar. 23 09 Read first time, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 943.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 338
A bill for an act establishing an upland game bird study advisory committee, establishing the deer study advisory committee,
and providing an immediate effective date. (Formerly SSB 1235.)
Mar. 11 09 Passed Senate, ayes 50, nays none. S.J. 611.
Mar. 11 09 Immediate message. S.J. 612.
Mar. 12 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 772.
Mar. 13 09 Read first time, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 799.
Mar. 20 09 Subcommittee, Bell, Deyoe, and Lykam. H.J. 941.
Sponsored by Natural Resources.
Senate File 335
A bill for an act relating to permit fees for the diversion, storage, and withdrawal of water.
Mar. 05 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 522.
Mar. 09 09 Subcommittee, Rielly, Behn, and Hogg. S.J. 566.
Sponsored by Seymour.
Senate File 328
A bill for an act relating to reimbursement of hazardous substance cleanup costs. (Formerly SF 99.) Effective 7-1-09.
Mar. 10 09 Passed House, ayes 96, nays none. H.J. 742.
Mar. 10 09 Immediate message. H.J. 744.
Mar. 11 09 Message from House. S.J. 599.
Mar. 17 09 Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker. S.J. 676.
Mar. 17 09 Sent to Governor. S.J. 676.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 307
A bill for an act regulating animal feeding operations, and making penalties applicable.
Mar. 03 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. S.J. 499.
Mar. 03 09 Subcommittee, Kibbie, Kapucian, and Olive. S.J. 501.
Sponsored by Kibbie.
Senate File 287
A bill for an act establishing campaign contribution limits for candidates for statewide office or the general assembly and making civil and criminal penalties applicable and including an effective date. (Formerly SF 181.)
Mar. 02 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 480.
Mar. 02 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 491.
Mar. 04 09 Amendment S-3056 filed. S.J. 518.
Sponsored by State Government.
Senate File 279
A bill for an act providing for the establishment of an abbreviated electric transmission franchise process, and providing an effective date. (Formerly SSB 1250.)
Mar. 19 09 Amendment S-3116 filed, adopted. S.J. 768.
Mar. 19 09 Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays none. S.J. 768.
Mar. 19 09 Immediate message. S.J. 772.
Mar. 20 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 911.
Mar. 23 09 Read first time, referred to Commerce. H.J. 943.
Sponsored by Commerce.
Senate File 268
A bill for an act providing for the award of local watershed improvement grants. (Formerly SF 4.)
Mar. 10 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 715.
Mar. 10 09 Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 731.
Mar. 23 09 Substituted for HF 736. H.J. 983.
Mar. 23 09 Passed House, ayes 98, nays none. H.J. 984.
Mar. 23 09 Immediate message. H.J. 987.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
Senate File 263
A bill for an act relating to Iowa national pollutant discharge elimination system program signage and providing a penalty.
(Formerly SF 46.)
Mar. 18 09 Immediate message. S.J. 706.
Mar. 18 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 874.
Mar. 18 09 Fiscal note. SCS.
Mar. 19 09 Read first time, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 890.
Mar. 20 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Drake, and H. Miller. H.J. 941.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 238
A bill for an act relating to the sale of energy by specified alternate energy production facilities and the rates applicable to such sales.
Feb. 24 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 406.
Mar. 04 09 Subcommittee, Bolkcom, Behn, and Rielly. S.J. 514.
Sponsored by Kibbie.
Senate File 230
A bill for an act relating to rules applicable to sanitary disposal projects.
Feb. 24 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 392.
Mar. 03 09 Subcommittee, Reynolds, Black, and Bolkcom. S.J. 501.
Sponsored by Seymour.
Senate File 222
A bill for an act relating to the state building code and local building regulations by requiring certain newly constructed residential buildings to include a storm shelter.
Feb. 24 09 Introduced, referred to Rebuild Iowa. S.J. 391.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, Heckroth, Appel, and Feenstra. S.J. 395.
Sponsored by Danielson.
Senate File 216
A bill for an act modifying wind energy production tax credit eligibility requirements, providing for a refund of sales and use taxes, and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions. (Formerly SF 79.)
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 376.
Feb. 23 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 381.
Feb. 25 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 410.
Feb. 26 09 Subcommittee, Hogg, Schmitz, and Ward. S.J. 448.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 215
A bill for an act relating to state revenues to be deposited in the TIME-21 fund and providing an appropriation.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. S.J. 375.
Feb. 25 09 Subcommittee, Dvorsky and Kettering. S.J. 424.
Sponsored by Kettering, McKinley, Behn, Boettger, Seymour, Ward, Hartsuch, Johnson
Senate File 208
A bill for an act relating to the membership and administration of the Iowa propane education and research council, increasing an assessment, and providing an effective date. (Formerly SF 1355.)
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 374.
Feb. 23 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 381.
Feb. 25 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 410.
Feb. 26 09 Subcommittee, Stewart. Hamerlinck, and Wilhelm. S.J. 448.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate File 185
A bill for an act relating to scrap metal transactions, prohibiting certain sales, and imposing criminal penalties. (Formerly SF 78.)
Feb. 18 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 342.
Feb. 18 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 349.
Sponsored by Judiciary.
Senate File 182
A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of fertilizer containing phosphorus on turf and making a penalty applicable.
Feb. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 341.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Stewart, Behn, and Bolkcom. S.J. 365.
Sponsored by Bolkcom.
Senate File 169
A bill for an act requiring electric public utilities to offer an alternate power purchase program.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. S.J. 314.
Feb. 23 09 Subcommittee, Warnstadt, Bolkcom, and Ward. S.J. 378.
Sponsored by Bolkcom.
Senate File 151
A bill for an act relating to railway assistance and passenger rail service, including provisions for the administration of the railway revolving loan and grant fund, the elimination of the railway finance authority, and the administration of the passenger rail service revolving fund. (Formerly SSB 1167.)
Mar. 02 09 Passed on file. H.J. 638.
Mar. 11 09 Fiscal note. HCS.
Mar. 18 09 Referred to Transportation. H.J. 885.
Mar. 23 09 Subcommittee, Bell, D. Olson, and Roberts. H.J. 990.
Mar. 23 09 Amendments H-1256, H-1257, and H-1258 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Transportation.
Senate File 139
A bill for an act providing for a residual biomass tax credit, and including effective and applicability dates.
Feb. 11 09 Introduced, referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 279.
Sponsored by Bartz.
Senate File 127
A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of economic development for financial assistance to national heritage areas.
Feb. 10 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. S.J. 260.
Feb. 10 09 Subcommittee, Dvorsky and Kettering. S.J. 264.
Sponsored by Danielson.
Senate File 117
A bill for an act relating to the operation of bicycles on a street or highway, providing requirements for motor vehicle operators encountering other vehicles or bicycles, and providing penalties. (Formerly SF 34.)
Feb. 26 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 614.
Mar. 02 09 Read first time, referred to Transportation. H.J. 633.
Mar. 04 09 Subcommittee, Quirk, Kelley, and Wagner. H.J. 678.
Mar. 09 09 Subcommittee reassigned, Quirk, Wagner, and Whitaker. H.J. 711.
Mar. 23 09 Rereferred to Human Resources. H.J. 988.
Sponsored by Transportation.
Senate File 99
A bill for an act relating to reimbursement of hazardous substance cleanup costs. (See SF 328.)
Feb. 03 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 212.
Feb. 10 09 Subcommittee, Stewart, Bolkcom, and Reynolds. S.J. 264.
Sponsored by Warnstadt.
Senate File 95
A bill for an act providing for a study to determine the feasibility of leasing property associated with the Honey creek premier destination park.
Feb. 03 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. S.J. 212.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Black, Dearden, and Noble. S.J. 215.
Sponsored by McCoy and Black.
Senate File 86
A bill for an act directing the Iowa climate change advisory council to conduct an assessment and prepare a report regarding the state's vulnerability to climatic change.
Feb. 02 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 202.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Hogg, Stewart, and Ward. S.J. 215.
Sponsored by Hogg.
Senate File 84
A bill for an act relating to the adoption of small wind energy system ordinances by cities and counties.
Feb. 02 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 202.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Hancock, Behn, and Hogg. S.J. 215.
Sponsored by Kibbie.
Senate File 80
A bill for an act modifying wind energy production tax credit certification procedures and eligibility requirements, providing refund of the sales and use taxes, providing refund of sales and use taxes, and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions.
Jan. 29 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 189.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Hancock, Behn, and Hogg. S.J. 215.
Sponsored by Johnson.
Senate File 79
A bill for an act modifying wind energy production tax credit eligibility requirements, providing for a refund of sales and use taxes, and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions. (See SF 216.)
Jan. 29 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 189.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Hancock, Behn, and Hogg. S.J. 215.
Sponsored by Kibbie.
Senate File 78
A bill for an act relating to scrap metal transactions, prohibiting certain sales, and imposing criminal penalties. (See SF 185.)
Jan. 29 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 189.
Jan. 29 09 Subcommittee, Schoenjahn, Hancock, and Noble. S.J. 191.
Sponsored by Noble.
Senate File 46
A bill for an act relating to Iowa national pollutant discharge elimination system program signage and providing a penalty. (See SF 46.)
Jan. 27 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 141.
Jan. 27 09 Subcommittee, Bolkcom, Behn, and Hogg. S.J. 148.
Sponsored by Bolkcom.
Senate File 44
A bill for an act relating to the imposition of a local option sales and services tax after a disaster and providing an effective date. (Formerly SSB 1065 and SF 31.) Effective 2-2-09.
Jan. 29 09 Immediate message. H.J. 219.
Feb. 02 09 Message from House. S.J. 197.
Feb. 02 09 Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker. S.J. 205.
Feb. 02 09 Sent to Governor. S.J. 205.
Feb. 02 09 Signed by Governor. S.J. 205.
Sponsored by Ways & Means.
Senate File 29
A bill for an act providing for the development of a standardized interconnection agreement applicable to utilization by small wind energy conversion facilities.
Jan. 22 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 117.
Jan. 27 09 Subcommittee, Rielly, Stewart, and Ward. S.J. 148.
Sponsored by Kibbie.
Senate File 25
A bill for an act allowing the establishment of an open season for hunting mourning doves.
Jan. 21 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. S.J. 110.
Jan. 22 09 Subcommittee, Dearden, Fraise, and Johnson. S.J. 119.
Sponsored by Dearden.
Senate File 10
A bill for an act relating to soil and water conservation, by providing for a fund and the deposit into the fund of civil penalties arising from violations involving storm water discharges.
Jan. 13 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. S.J. 58.
Jan. 14 09 Subcommittee, Courtney, Johnson, and Kibbie. S.J. 83.
Sponsored by Johnson.
Senate File 4
A bill for an act providing for the award of local watershed improvement grants. (See SF 268.)
Jan. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. S.J. 20.
Jan. 14 09 Subcommittee, Hancock, Black, and Kapucian. S.J. 83.
Sponsored by Hancock.
Senate Study Bill 1309
A study bill for an act relating to and making transportation and other infrastructure=related appropriations to the department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the road use tax fund and the primary road fund. 03/18/09
Subcommittee:McCoy, Warnstadt, Seymour
LSB 1008JB Senate Study Bill 1309
LSB 1008JB House Study Bill 266
LSB 1008HV House File 805
House File 805
A bill for an act relating to and making transportation and other infrastructure-related appropriations to the department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the road use tax fund and the primary road fund. (Formerly HSB 266)
Mar. 20 09 Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. H.J. 910.
Sponsored by Appropriations.
Senate Study Bill 1296
A study bill for an act relating to sales and excise taxes imposed on the sales of bottled water with revenues deposited into a clean water fund in the department of natural resources.03/10/09 Subcommittee: Dearden, Bolkcom, Bartz LSB 1975SC Senate Study Bill 1296
Senate Study Bill 1291
A study bill for an act relating to disaster recovery by legalizing certain actions taken and proceedings conducted by cities and counties in response to a natural disaster, designating certain activities as essential corporate purposes and essential county purposes, authorizing counties to issue bonds for road repair projects, amending provisions related to state and local bonding authority and contract letting requirements, exempting certain bond proceeds and interest from state income taxation, and amending provisions related to city and county lease contracts and loan agreements, modifying provisions relating to municipal
support of projects, amending provisions related to expenditures from certain revolving loan funds, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.03/05/09 Subcommittee:Hogg, Heckroth, Hamerlinck
LSB 2374XL Senate Study Bill 1291
Senate Study Bill 1289
A study bill for an act relating to flooding by creating an Iowa flood center, allocating duties between the Iowa flood center and the water resources coordinating council, and making appropriations.03/05/09 Subcommittee: Hogg, Heckroth, Hamerlinck, Appel, Dandekar, Dvorsky, Feenstra, Hahn, Horn, Houser, Jochum, Reynolds, Stewart. SF 370.
LSB 2304SC Senate Study Bill 1289
LSB 2304SV Senate File 370
Senate File 370
A bill for an act relating to flooding by creating an Iowa flood center, allocating duties between the Iowa flood center and the water resources coordinating council, and making appropriations. (Formerly SSB 1289.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 564.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 571.
Mar. 10 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 585.
Mar. 10 09 Subcommittee, Dvorsky, Hogg, and Kettering. S.J. 594.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
Senate Study Bill 1281
A study bill for an act establishing an energy independence transmission franchise process which may be used under specified circumstances. 03/03/09 Subcommittee:Dandekar, Heckroth, Wieck
LSB 2354XC Senate Study Bill 1281
LSB 2354YH House File 524
House File 524
A bill for an act establishing an energy independence transmission franchise process which may be used under specified circumstances.
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 662.
Mar. 05 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Petersen, Quirk, Soderberg, and Wagner. H.J. 691.
Sponsored by Reichert.
Senate Study Bill 1278
A study bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government, by providing for agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection. 03/02/09 Subcommittee:Seng, Dvorsky, Hahn
LSB 1010XG Senate Study Bill 1278
Senate Study Bill 1273
A study bill for an act authorizing cities to establish storm water drainage system utility districts for purposes of special assessments.03/02/09 Subcommittee:Hogg, Rielly, Ward. SF362.
LSB 2084SC Senate Study Bill 1273
LSB 2084SV Senate File 362
Senate File 362
A bill for an act authorizing cities to establish storm water drainage system utility districts for purposes of special assessments. (Formerly SSB 1273.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 563.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 568.
Mar. 16 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 635.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Wilhelm, Hamerlinck, and Stewart. S.J. 657.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate Study Bill 1267
A study bill for an act relating to the authority of the director of the department of natural resources in disaster
emergencies.02/26/09 Subcommittee:Hogg, Heckroth, Feenstra
LSB 2375XL Senate Study Bill 1267
LSB 2375XL House Study Bill 233
Senate Study Bill 1264
A study bill for an act relating to energy efficiency by establishing a renewable energy transmission authority, and conferring bonding authority upon the authority.02/25/09 Subcommittee:Rielly, Hancock, Ward
LSB 1291DP Senate Study Bill 1264
LSB 1291DP House Study Bill 239
Senate Study Bill 1263
A study bill for an act relating to renewable energy production by specifying an electricity distributed renewable generation standard.02/25/09 Subcommittee:Rielly, Hancock, Ward
LSB 1300DP Senate Study Bill 1263
LSB 1300DP House Study Bill 242
Senate Study Bill 1260
A study bill for an act relating to antidegradation protection for surface waters.02/25/09 Subcommittee:Stewart, Hogg, Reynolds SF 442.
LSB 2137SC Senate Study Bill 1260
LSB 2137SV Senate File 442
Senate File 442
A bill for an act relating to antidegradation protection for surface waters. (Formerly SSB 1260.)
Mar. 16 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 640.
Mar. 16 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 643.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
Senate Study Bill 1256
A study bill for an act providing for the establishment of a municipal energy enterprise under specified circumstances.02/24/09 Subcommittee: Hogg,Dvorsky,Hamerlinck
LSB 2434SC Senate Study Bill 1256
Senate Study Bill 1239
A study bill for an act relating to disaster recovery by legalizing certain actions taken and proceedings conducted by cities in response to a natural disaster, designating certain activities as essential corporate purposes, amending provisions related to local bonding authority and contract letting requirements, amending provisions related to city and county lease contracts and loan agreements, modifying provisions relating to municipal support of certain projects, and including effective date and retroactive applicability date provisions. 02/23/09 Subcommittee:Hogg,Dvorsky,Hamerlinck. SF363.
LSB 2190SC Senate Study Bill 1239
LSB 2190SV Senate File 363
Senate File 363
A bill for an act relating to disaster recovery by legalizing certain actions taken and proceedings conducted by cities in response to a natural disaster, designating certain activities as essential corporate purposes, amending provisions related to local bonding authority and contract letting requirements, amending provisions relating to emergency contract letting requirements for institutions under the control of the board of regents, amending provisions related to city and county lease contracts and loan agreements, modifying provisions relating to municipal support of certain projects, and including effective date and retroactive applicability date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1239.)
Mar. 09 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 563.
Mar. 09 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 571.
Mar. 11 09 Referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 608.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Hogg, Hamerlinck, and Seng. S.J. 657.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
Senate Study Bill 1237
A study bill for an act relating to public funding and regulatory matters and making, reducing, and transferring appropriations and revising fund amounts and including effective, retroactive, and other applicability date provisions. 02/19/09
Subcommittee:Dvorsky, McCoy,Kettering
LSB 1696XG Senate Study Bill 1237
Senate Study Bill 1233
A study bill for an act relating to environmental management system designation. 02/19/09
Subcommittee:Hogg,Hancock,Hartsuch
LSB 2218SC Senate Study Bill 1233
Senate Study Bill 1231
A study bill for an act relating to public records and open meetings, including the creation of the public records, open meetings, and privacy advisory committee, and providing an effective date. 02/19/09 Subcommittee:Jochum,Danielson,Behn.
SF 282.
LSB 2139SC Senate Study Bill 1231
LSB 2139YC House Study Bill 234
LSB 2139SV Senate File 282
LSB 2139HV House File 777
Senate File 282
A bill for an act relating to public records and open meetings, including the creation of the public records, open meetings, and privacy advisory committee, and providing an effective date. (Formerly SSB 1231.)
Mar. 02 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 480.
Mar. 02 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 490.
Mar. 03 09 Amendment S-3054 filed. S.J. 503.
Sponsored by State Government.
House File 777
A bill for an act relating to open records and public meetings, including creation of the Iowa public information board, and providing an effective date and making an appropriation. (Formerly HSB 234)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 853.
Sponsored by State Government.
Senate Study Bill 1230
A study bill for an act appropriating federal funds made available from federal block grants and other federal grants, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal funds are more or less than anticipated or if federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.02/18/09 Subcommittee: Dvorsky,Hatch,Johnson
LSB 1018XG Senate Study Bill 1230
LSB 1018XG House Study Bill 174
Senate Study Bill 1228
A study bill for an act relating to and making transportation and other infrastructure=related appropriations to the department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the road use tax fund and the primary road fund. 02/18/09 Subcommittee:Dvorsky,McCoy,Kettering
LSB 1016XG Senate Study Bill 1228
LSB 1016XG House Study Bill 175
Senate Study Bill 1221
A study bill for an act creating a disaster aid local government assistance grant program and fund.02/18/09
Subcommittee:Appel,Jochum,Hamerlinck. SF 290.
LSB 1720XL Senate Study Bill 1221
LSB 1720XL House Study Bill 208
LSB 1720SV Senate File 290
LSB 1720HV House File 704
Senate File 290
A bill for an act creating a disaster aid local government assistance grant program and fund. (Formerly SSB 1221.)
Mar. 02 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 481.
Mar. 02 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 490.
Mar. 09 09 Referred to Appropriations. S.J. 547.
Mar. 10 09 Subcommittee, Appel, Feenstra, and Hogg. S.J. 594.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa.
House File 704
A bill for an act creating a disaster aid local government assistance grant program and fund. (Formerly HSB 208)
Mar. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 775.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Cohoon, Huseman, and Oldson. H.J. 849.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery.
Senate Study Bill 1182
A study bill for an act increasing the excise tax on motor fuel and special fuel for diesel engines of motor vehicles, allocating revenues to the TIME=21 fund, and providing an effective date. 02/10/09 Subcommittee:Rielly,Warnstadt,Noble
LSB 2070XC Senate Study Bill 1182
LSB 2070YC House Study Bill 164
Senate Study Bill 1161
A study bill for an act providing that a city may adopt an ordinance regulating the siting of certain confinement feeding operation structures within an unincorporated area adjacent to the city limits.02/04/09
Subcommittee:Quirmbach,Kreiman,Reynolds
LSB 2105XC Senate Study Bill 1161
Senate Study Bill 1158
A study bill for an act imposing a surcharge on automobile liability insurance policies for the benefit of deer herd population management, including the help us stop hunger program, and making an appropriation.02/04/09
Subcommittee:Dearden,Hancock,Noble
LSB 2026SC Senate Study Bill 1158
Senate Study Bill 1156
A study bill for an act relating to the water quality protection fund by changing the calculation of operating fees assessed against public water supply systems.02/03/09 Subcommittee:Bolkcom,Rielly,Ward
LSB 1252DP Senate Study Bill 1059
LSB 1252SC Senate Study Bill 1156
LSB 1252DP House Study Bill 59
Senate Study Bill 1155
A study bill for an act relating to open burning of residential waste in certain areas of the state and providing penalties. 02/03/09 Subcommittee: Rielly,Wilhelm,Behn
LSB 1245DP Senate Study Bill 1057
LSB 1245SC Senate Study Bill 1155
LSB 1245DP House Study Bill 90
LSB 1245HV House File 627
House File 627
A bill for an act relating to open burning of residential waste in certain areas of the state and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 90)
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 717.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment H-1250 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
Senate Study Bill 1154
A study bill for an act relating to the recycling of electronic devices, providing for fees, making penalties applicable, and making appropriations.02/03/09 Subcommittee:Wilhelm,Bolkcom,Reynolds
LSB 1048SC Senate Study Bill 1154
Senate Study Bill 1153
A study bill for an act relating to the collection and expenditure of storage tank management fees.02/03/09
Subcommittee:Hogg,Stewart,Hartsuch
LSB 1259DP Senate Study Bill 1058
LSB 1259SC Senate Study Bill 1153
LSB 1259DP House Study Bill 60
Senate Study Bill 1117
A study bill for an act relating to the administration of the Iowa water pollution control works and drinking water facilities financing program. 01/27/09 Subcommittee:Hogg,Wilhelm,Reynolds
LSB 1326XD Senate Study Bill 1117
LSB 1326XD House Study Bill 123
LSB 1326HV House File 281
House File 281
A bill for an act relating to the administration of the Iowa water pollution control works and drinking water facilities financing program. (Formerly HSB 123)
Mar. 17 09 Passed Senate, ayes 50, nays none. S.J. 670.
Mar. 17 09 Immediate message. S.J. 672.
Mar. 17 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 825.
Mar. 23 09 Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President. H.J. 988.
Mar. 23 09 Sent to Governor. H.J. 988.
Sponsored by Economic Growth.
Senate Study Bill 1116
A study bill for an act relating to solid waste tonnage fees and making a penalty applicable.01/27/09
Subcommittee:Wilhelm,Bolkcom,Behn
LSB 1260DP Senate Study Bill 1116
LSB 1260DP House Study Bill 58
Senate Study Bill 1069
A study bill for an act relating to appropriations for soil and water conservation.01/20/09 Subcommittee:Hogg,Seng,Hahn
LSB 1125DP Senate Study Bill 1069
LSB 1125DP House Study Bill 53
Senate Study Bill 1058
A study bill for an act relating to the collection and expenditure of storage tank management fees.01/15/09
Subcommittee:Schoenjahn,Fraise,Bartz
LSB 1259DP Senate Study Bill 1058
LSB 1259SC Senate Study Bill 1153
LSB 1259DP House Study Bill 60
House File 802
A bill for an act providing for public comment regarding an application to construct a confinement feeding operation structure. (Formerly HSB 168)
Mar. 19 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 890.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 798
A bill for an act relating to a waste tire stewardship and management fund and making appropriations. (Formerly HSB 267)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 867.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 790
A bill for an act regulating animal feeding operations, making penalties applicable, and providing for penalties. (Formerly HF 574)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 855.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, Whitaker, D. Olson, and S. Olson. H.J. 906.
Mar. 23 09 Placed on calendar. H.J. 988.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
House File 782
A bill for an act relating to natural disaster recovery, including by supporting projects and programs relating to persons and property affected by natural disaster or to prevent or mitigate the effects of a future natural disaster; providing for the compromise or abatement of penalties, interest, fees, and costs related to delinquent property taxes on real property located within a disaster area; providing appropriations; and including effective date and retroactive applicability date provisions. (Formerly HSB 271)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 854.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, Cohoon, Huseman, and Oldson. H.J. 906.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery.
House File 780
A bill for an act relating to the operation and purview of the office of energy independence, by transferring authority over specified energy-related measures and programs from the department of natural resources to the office of energy independence, and providing transition provisions relating to the transfer of authority. (Formerly HSB 237)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 853.
Mar. 18 09 Amendment H-1207 filed. H.J. 889.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 777
A bill for an act relating to open records and public meetings, including creation of the Iowa public information board, and providing an effective date and making an appropriation. (Formerly HSB 234)
Mar. 18 09 Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 853.
Sponsored by State Government.
House File 748
A bill for an act providing for the establishment of small wind innovation zones, providing for the applicability of tax credits, and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions. (Formerly HF 339)
Mar. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Ways & Means. H.J. 821.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Petersen, and Wagner. H.J. 906.
Sponsored by Commerce.
House File 747
A bill for an act modifying provisions applicable to facilities qualifying for wind energy production and renewable energy tax credits and including effective and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 57)
Mar. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 821.
Mar. 17 09 Rereferred to Ways & Means. H.J. 846.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Hagenow, and Steckman. H.J. 906.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 740
A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle emission standards. (Formerly HF 422)
Mar. 17 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 819.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 736
A bill for an act providing for the award of local watershed improvement grants. (Formerly HSB 252)
Mar. 16 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 806.
Mar. 17 09 Amendment H-1179 filed. H.J. 850.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment H-1179 withdrawn. H.J. 983.
Mar. 23 09 Substituted SF 268. H.J. 983.
Mar. 23 09 Withdrawn. H.J. 984.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery.
House File 735
A bill for an act providing for the stockpiling of dry manure originating from confinement feeding operations, making penalties applicable, and providing an effective date. (Formerly HF 327)
Mar. 19 09 Attached to companion SF 406. S.J. 752.
Mar. 19 09 Substituted for SF 406. S.J. 755.
Mar. 19 09 Passed Senate, ayes 48, nays none. S.J. 755.
Mar. 19 09 Immediate message. S.J. 757.
Mar. 20 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 911.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
House File 722
A bill for an act relating to regulation of certain conservation and recreation activities under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, modifying fees, establishing an upland game bird study advisory committee, making penalties applicable, and providing an immediate effective date. (Formerly HSB 136)
Mar. 23 09 Rule 32 invoked, Speaker ruled point not well taken. H.J. 963.
Mar. 23 09 Amendments H-1238 and H-1260 filed. H.J. 963.
Mar. 23 09 Under provision of Rule 31, timely filing of amendments, H-1238 and H-1260 out of order. H.J. 963.
Mar. 23 09 Passed House, ayes 59, nays 39. H.J. 964.
Mar. 23 09 Immediate message. H.J. 976.
Sponsored by Natural Resources.
House File 717
A bill for an act providing for a county groundwater pollution control program, and providing for penalties.
Mar. 13 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 796.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, Hagenow, and D. Olson. H.J. 905.
Sponsored by Beard.
House File 715
A bill for an act relating to storm water management plans. (Formerly HSB 193)
Mar. 12 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 777.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 684
A bill for an act relating to the membership and administration of the Iowa propane education and research council. (Formerly HF 296)
Mar. 17 09 Passed House, ayes 69, nays 29. H.J. 845.
Mar. 17 09 Immediate message. H.J. 846.
Mar. 18 09 Message from House. S.J. 698.
Mar. 18 09 Read first time, referred to Ways & Means. S.J. 698.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, Stewart, Feenstra, and Wilhelm. S.J. 737.
Sponsored by Commerce.
House File 669
A bill for an act relating to funding for the alternate energy revolving loan program and making an appropriation.
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 750.
Mar. 17 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, De Boef, and Kuhn. H.J. 849.
Sponsored by Kuhn, Palmer, Steckman, Wessel-Kroeschell, Beard, Olson, D., Frevert,
House File 634
A bill for an act relating to administrative rules for wastewater discharge from well drilling sites.
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 745.
Mar. 19 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, Deyoe, and D. Olson. H.J. 905.
Sponsored by Thomas.
House File 627
A bill for an act relating to open burning of residential waste in certain areas of the state and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 90)
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 717.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment H-1250 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 585
A bill for an act relating to discharges of storm water under a general permit issued by the department of natural resources.
Mar. 05 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 687.
Mar. 09 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, Hagenow, and Whitead. H.J. 711.
Sponsored by Olson, D..
House File 583
A bill for an act relating to public financing of state legislative campaigns, making an appropriation, making penalties applicable, and including an effective date provision.
Mar. 05 09 Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 687.
Mar. 09 09 Subcommittee, Cohoon, Isenhart, Quirk, Roberts, and Struyk. H.J. 711. H.J. 711.
Sponsored by Cohoon.
House File 577
A bill for an act relating to certain water use permit fees.
Mar. 05 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 686.
Mar. 09 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Kearns, and S. Olson. H.J. 711.
Sponsored by Sands.
House File 561
A bill for an act relating to railway assistance and passenger rail service, including provisions for the administration of the railway revolving loan and grant fund, the elimination of the railway finance authority, and the administration of the passenger rail service revolving fund. (Formerly HSB 116)
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 667.
Mar. 05 09 Amendment H-1117 filed. H.J. 698.
Mar. 16 09 Amendments H-1167 and H-1168 filed. H.J. 818.
Mar. 17 09 Amendment H-1183 filed. H.J. 850.
Sponsored by Transportation.
House File 538
A bill for an act modifying wind energy production tax credit eligibility requirements, providing for a refund of sales and use taxes, and including effective and retroactive applicability date provisions.
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 664.
Mar. 05 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Reichert, and Wagner. H.J. 691.
Sponsored by Frevert and May.
House File 528
A bill for an act relating to the research activities tax credit for innovative renewable energy generation components.
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Ways & Means. H.J. 662.
Mar. 18 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Forristall, and Steckman. H.J. 886.
Sponsored by Rants.
House File 527
A bill for an act relating to the rulemaking authority and voting requirements of the environmental protection commission.
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 662.
Mar. 04 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Kearns, and S. Olson. H.J. 678.
Sponsored by Upmeyer.
House File 524
A bill for an act establishing an energy independence transmission franchise process which may be used under specified circumstances.
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 662.
Mar. 05 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Petersen, Quirk, Soderberg, and Wagner. H.J. 691.
Sponsored by Reichert.
House File 489
A bill for an act relating to reimbursement of hazardous substance cleanup costs. (Formerly HF 89)
Mar. 02 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 632.
Mar. 10 09 Substituted SF 328. H.J. 742.
Mar. 10 09 Withdrawn. H.J. 744.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 473
A bill for an act relating to the redemption of empty beverage containers by persons operating a redemption center.
Feb. 27 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 628.
Mar. 02 09 Subcommittee, Lensing, Soderberg, and Whitaker. H.J. 640.
Sponsored by Roberts.
House File 468
A bill for an act creating an unsewered community revolving loan program and fund. (Formerly HF 69)
Mar. 10 09 Passed House, ayes 95, nays none. H.J. 737.
Mar. 10 09 Immediate message. H.J. 741.
Mar. 11 09 Message from House. S.J. 599.
Mar. 11 09 Read first time, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 599.
Mar. 01 09 Subcommittee, Stewart, Hogg, and Reynolds. S.J. 675.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House File 462
A bill for an act requiring disclosure of energy efficiency-related costs or expenses on utility bills.
Feb. 27 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 626.
Mar. 03 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Petersen, and Struyk. H.J. 653.
Sponsored by Watts, Pettengill, Tymeson, Drake, Alons, Deyoe, Baudler, Hagenow,
House File 447
A bill for an act relating to the composition of the environmental protection commission and providing an effective date.
Feb. 26 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 591.
Feb. 27 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Kearns, and Schultz. H.J. 630.
Sponsored by Kaufmann, Sweeney, Sorenson, DeBoef, Miller, L., Worthan, Watts, Huse
House File 412
A bill for an act providing for the establishment of a green energy zone program.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 513.
Mar. 03 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Petersen, Quirk, Soderberg, and Wagner. H.J. 652.
Sponsored by Reichert.
House File 409
A bill for an act relating to the use of products produced using renewable resources by state entities.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 513.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, Beard, Kaufmann, and Wendt. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Kressig.
House File 408
A bill for an act placing restrictions and requirements relating to eminent domain authority and condemnation procedures and including effective date and applicability date provisions.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 512.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Kaufmann, Grassley and Tymeson.
House File 407
A bill for an act relating to eminent domain authority exercised for certain lake projects and including effective date and applicability date provisions.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 512.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Tymeson, Grassley and Kaufmann.
House File 405
A bill for an act relating to public use, public purpose, or public improvement for purposes of eminent domain and providing an effective date.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 512.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Tymeson, Grassley and Kaufmann.
House File 404
A bill for an act relating to the deliberations of a compensation commission during condemnation proceedings and including an effective date provision.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 512.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Grassley, Kaufmann and Tymeson.
House File 402
A bill for an act relating to eminent domain authority and condemnation procedures and including effective date and applicability date provisions.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 511.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Kaufmann, Grassley and Tymeson.
House File 401
A bill for an act relating to certain eminent domain authority exercised by the state and providing an effective date.
Feb. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 511.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, R. Olson, Heaton, and Lensing. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Grassley, Kaufmann and Tymeson.
House File 392
A bill for an act relating to walking and horseback riding trails on public land under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission, and providing for penalties.
Feb. 19 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 468.
Feb. 24 09 Subcommittee, Steckman, Marek, and Schultz. H.J. 568.
Sponsored by Windschitl, Schultz, Struyk, Huseman and DeBoef.
House File 391
A bill for an act relating to lining exemptions for sanitary landfills.
Feb. 19 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 468.
Feb. 23 09 Subcommittee, D. Olson, Kearns, and S. Olson. H.J. 516.
Sponsored by Windschitl, Schultz and DeBoef.
House File 372
A bill for an act restricting the application of pesticides on school property.
Feb. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 443.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Mascher, Abdul-Samad, and Dolecheck. H.J. 507.
Sponsored by Berry.
House File 350
A bill for an act requiring curbside recycling collection programs in certain cities.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 405.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, D. Olson, and Soderberg. H.J. 506.
Sponsored by Reichert.
House File 349
A bill for an act authorizing the establishment of an energy efficiency and alternate energy production rate-decoupling pilot program for gas and electric public utilities.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 405.
Feb. 23 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Jacoby, D. Olson, Soderberg, and Struyk. H.J. 515. H.J. 515.
Sponsored by Reichert.
House File 343
A bill for an act relating to registration and numbering requirements for certain canoes and kayak type vessels and making a penalty applicable.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 404.
Feb. 18 09 Subcommittee, Zirkelbach, Ficken, and Huseman. H.J. 458.
Sponsored by Zirkelbach.
House File 340
A bill for an act relating to energy efficiency by creating a renewable energy transmission authority, and conferring bonding authority upon the authority.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 404.
Feb. 23 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Petersen, Quirk, Soderberg, and Wagner. H.J. 515.
Sponsored by Reichert.
House File 338
A bill for an act relating to storm water management plans for certain development projects.
Feb. 17 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 400.
Feb. 18 09 Subcommittee, Whitead, H. Miller, and Schultz. H.J. 458.
Sponsored by Whitead.
House File 303
A bill for an act providing for the establishment of an energy affordability program for the benefit of residential consumers of propane.
Feb. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 377.
Feb. 23 09 Subcommittee, Reasoner, Reichert, Sorenson, Struyk, and D. Taylor. H.J. 515.
Sponsored by Whitaker.
House File 294
A bill for an act relating to water use permit fees and the water use permit fund.
Feb. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 376.
Feb. 17 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, D. Olson, and S. Olson. H.J. 416.
Sponsored by Windschitl.
House File 281
A bill for an act relating to the administration of the Iowa water pollution control works and drinking water facilities financing program. (Formerly HSB 123)
Mar. 17 09 Passed Senate, ayes 50, nays none. S.J. 670.
Mar. 17 09 Immediate message. S.J. 672.
Mar. 17 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 825.
Mar. 23 09 Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President. H.J. 988.
Mar. 23 09 Sent to Governor. H.J. 988.
Sponsored by Economic Growth.
House File 271
A bill for an act creating an evergreen account in the Iowa economic emergency fund for making loans to governmental subdivisions for payment of disaster-related obligations and expenditures, making an appropriation, and providing effective and applicability date provisions.
Feb. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery. H.J. 372. H.J. 372.
Sponsored by Paulsen.
House File 268
A bill for an act relating to floodplain mapping for the state and providing coordinating amendments.
Feb. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery. H.J. 371. H.J. 371.
Sponsored by Paulsen.
House File 264
A bill for an act requiring the department of natural resources to conduct a study regarding the prohibition of the use of lead wheel weights.
Feb. 11 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 364.
Feb. 13 09 Subcommittee, Palmer, Rayhons, and Thede. H.J. 386.
Sponsored by Kaufmann, Willems and Jacoby.
House File 223
A bill for an act providing restrictions on nuisance actions or proceedings involving farm operations.
Feb. 05 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 278.
Feb. 10 09 Subcommittee, Reasoner, Marek, and S. Olson. H.J. 344.
Sponsored by Sands.
House File 203
A bill for an act providing for the allocation of moneys appropriated to the Iowa resources enhancement and protection fund.
Feb. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 264.
Feb. 05 09 Subcommittee, Palmer, Deyoe, and Zirkelbach. H.J. 282.
Sponsored by Pettengill.
House File 199
A bill for an act requiring public schools and specified nonpublic schools to utilize environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products in school facilities.
Feb. 04 09 Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 263.
Feb. 05 09 Subcommittee, Willems, Cownie, and Thede. H.J. 282.
Sponsored by Reichert and Miller, H..
House File 192
A bill for an act directing the office of energy independence to conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of lowhead hydropower energy production facilities, and providing an effective date.
Feb. 03 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 245.
Feb. 05 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, D. Olson, Soderberg, D. Taylor, and Wagner. H.J. 282.
Sponsored by Reichert and Kaufmann.
House File 177
A bill for an act providing for a renewable energy homestead property tax credit for certain homesteads meeting certification requirements relating to renewable energy system installation, making an appropriation, and including an effective and applicability date provision.
Feb. 02 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 226.
Feb. 05 09 Subcommittee, Petersen, Oldson, and Soderberg. H.J. 281.
Sponsored by Lukan.
House File 150
A bill for an act relating to beverage container control by expanding the number of beverage containers covered, eliminating the requirement of distributors to collect and pay refund values, and making conforming changes.
Jan. 29 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 209.
Feb. 02 09 Subcommittee, Lensing, Deyoe, and Whitead. H.J. 241.
Sponsored by Whitaker.
House File 131
A bill for an act relating to approval of proposed urban renewal plans and amendments to urban renewal plans, and including effective and applicability date provisions.
Jan. 28 09 Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 196.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Kressig, D. Taylor, and Tjepkes. H.J. 256.
Sponsored by Reasoner.
House File 93
A bill for an act relating to the collection and distribution of civil penalties for water quality violations.
Jan. 27 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 160.
Jan. 29 09 Subcommittee, Drake, Deyoe, and Gayman. H.J. 220.
Sponsored by May.
House File 89
A bill for an act relating to reimbursement of hazardous substance cleanup costs. (See Cmte. Bill HF 489)
Jan. 27 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 160.
Jan. 29 09 Subcommittee, Kearns, Gayman, and Hagenow. H.J. 220.
Sponsored by Wendt and Whitead.
House File 81
A bill for an act establishing an environmental design and construction program for open animal feeding operations.
Jan. 26 09 Introduced, referred to Economic Growth. H.J. 153.
Jan. 27 09 Subcommittee, H. Miller, Anderson, and Jacoby. H.J. 184.
Sponsored by Anderson.
House File 78
A bill for an act relating to the removal of electric transmission or gas pipeline equipment and facilities under specified circumstances.
Jan. 26 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 153.
Feb. 03 09 Subcommittee, Reichert, Soderberg, and D. Taylor. H.J. 256.
Sponsored by Lukan.
House File 69
A bill for an act creating an unsewered community revolving loan program and fund. (See Cmte. Bill HF 468)
Jan. 23 09 Introduced, referred to Environmental Protection. H.J. 149.
Jan. 29 09 Subcommittee, H. Miller, S. Olson, and Whitaker. H.J. 220.
Sponsored by Whitaker.
House File 64
A bill for an act relating to disaster assistance by providing for jumpstart housing assistance, unmet needs disaster grants, a rebuild Iowa office, and community disaster grants, making appropriations, and providing effective and retroactive applicability dates. Effective 2-02-09.
Jan. 28 09 Immediate message. S.J. 173.
Jan. 29 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 209.
Feb. 02 09 Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President. H.J. 227.
Feb. 02 09 Sent to Governor. H.J. 227.
Feb. 02 09 Signed by Governor. H.J. 227.
Sponsored by Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery.
House File 47
A bill for an act expanding the number of members appointed to the utilities board within the utilities division of the department of commerce.
Jan. 21 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 113.
Jan. 22 09 Subcommittee, Oldson, Reasoner, and Soderberg. H.J. 143.
Sponsored by Pettengill and DeBoef.
House File 41
A bill for an act relating to bobcat hunting in the state.
Jan. 21 09 Introduced, referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 112.
Jan. 27 09 Subcommittee, Beard, Arnold, and Thede. H.J. 183.
Sponsored by Arnold.
House File 25
A bill for an act relating to the provision of certain information for insureds regarding external review of health care coverage decisions.
Jan. 15 09 Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 82.
Jan. 22 09 Subcommittee, T. Olson, Kressig, and Sorenson. H.J. 142.
Sponsored by Hunter.
House File 13
A bill for an act relating to confinement feeding operation structures by providing separation distance requirements for visitor attractions and cities, and providing an effective date.
Jan. 15 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 80.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Reasoner, Marek, and S. Olson. H.J. 504.
Sponsored by Gaskill.
House File 3
A bill for an act relating to confinement feeding operations by providing for the approval by counties of construction of structures associated with the operations.
Jan. 12 09 Introduced, referred to Agriculture. H.J. 18.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Reasoner, Bailey, and S. Olson. H.J. 504.
Sponsored by Smith.
House Joint Resolution 1
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa to dedicate a portion of state revenue from the tax imposed on certain retail sales of tangible personal property and services for the benefit of the state's natural resources.
Feb. 18 09 Attached to companion SJR 1. S.J. 320.
Feb. 18 09 Substituted for SJR 1. S.J. 323.
Feb. 18 09 Passed Senate, yeas 49, nays 1. S.J. 325.
Feb. 18 09 Immediate message. S.J. 325.
Feb. 18 09 Message from Senate. H.J. 423.
Sponsored by Bell.
House Study Bill 273
A study bill relating to the forest reservation property tax exemption and including effective and applicability date provisions.
3-18-09 Subcommittee assigned, Hagenow, Bell, and Reasoner. H.J. 888.
LSB 2116HC House Study Bill 273
House Study Bill 260
A study bill relating to the comprehensive recycling planning task force. 3-05-09 Subcommittee assigned, D. Olson, Drake, and Gayman. H.J. 694. (See Cmte. Bill HF 764)
LSB 2657HC House Study Bill 260
LSB 2657HV House File 764
House File 764
A bill for an act relating to the comprehensive recycling planning task force. (Formerly HSB 260)
Mar. 17 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 824.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House Study Bill 257
A study bill relating to local regulation of certain lawn applications. 3-05-09 Subcommittee assigned, D. Olson, Whitead, and Windschitl. H.J. 694.
LSB 2146XC Senate Study Bill 1213
LSB 2146HC House Study Bill 257
LSB 2146SV Senate File 343
Senate File 343
A bill for an act relating to local regulation of certain lawn applications. (Formerly SSB 1213.)
Mar. 05 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 524.
Mar. 05 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 525.
Sponsored by Local Government.
House Study Bill 249
A study bill relating to the rulemaking process and the judicial review of administrative rules, the assessment of court costs and attorney fees, rulemaking requirements specific to the environmental protection commission and the natural resource commission, and including effective date and applicability provisions. 3-05-09 Subcommittee assigned, Kelley, Marek, and Sorenson. H.J. 694.
LSB 2219YC House Study Bill 249
House Study Bill 242
A study bill relating to renewable energy production by specifying an electricity distributed renewable generation standard.
3-04-09 Subcommittee assigned, Reichert, D. Olson, Soderberg, Struyk, and D. Taylor. H.J. 678.
LSB 1300DP Senate Study Bill 1263
LSB 1300DP House Study Bill 242
House Study Bill 239
A study bill relating to energy efficiency by establishing a renewable energy transmission authority, and conferring bonding authority upon the authority. 3-05-09 Subcommittee assigned, Reichert, Petersen, Quirk, Soderberg, and Wagner. H.J. 694.
LSB 1291DP Senate Study Bill 1264
LSB 1291DP House Study Bill 239
House Study Bill 233
A study bill relating to the authority of the director of the department of natural resources in disaster emergencies. 3-02-09
Subcommittee assigned, Thomas, De Boef, and Kuhn. H.J. 641.
LSB 2375XL Senate Study Bill 1267
LSB 2375XL House Study Bill 233
House Study Bill 209
A study bill relating to restrictions on the use of fertilizer containing phosphorus on turf and making a penalty applicable.
2-24-09 Subcommittee assigned, H. Miller, Hagenow, and Whitaker. H.J. 569.
LSB 2244HC House Study Bill 209
LSB 2244SS Senate File 182
Senate File 182
A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of fertilizer containing phosphorus on turf and making a penalty applicable.
Feb. 18 09 Introduced, referred to Environment & Energy Independence. S.J. 341.
Feb. 19 09 Subcommittee, Stewart, Behn, and Bolkcom. S.J. 365.
Sponsored by Bolkcom.
House Study Bill 194
A study bill for providing a task force on regional watershed, land use, and floodplain management policies. 2-19-09
Subcommittee assigned, Gayman, Anderson, and D. Olson. H.J. 507. (See Cmte. Bill HF 756)
LSB 1725XL Senate Study Bill 1192
LSB 1725XL House Study Bill 194
LSB 1725SV Senate File 417
LSB 1725HV House File 756
Senate File 417
A bill for an act providing a task force on regional watershed, land use, and floodplain management policies. (Formerly SSB
1192.)
Mar. 12 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 629.
Mar. 12 09 Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 631.
Sponsored by Environment & Energy Independence.
House File 756
A bill for an act relating to regional watershed, land use, and floodplain management policies. (Formerly HSB 194)
Mar. 17 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 822.
Mar. 19 09 Amendment H-1232 filed. H.J. 909.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment H-1248 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House Study Bill 192
A study bill for authorizing a county board of supervisors to levy a tax on real property in the county for flood and erosion control projects. 2-19-09 Subcommittee assigned, Whitaker, Frevert, and Watts. H.J. 507.
LSB 2013HC House Study Bill 192
House Study Bill 165
A study bill for extending the time period during which a wind energy conversion facility shall be considered approved for purposes of the renewable energy tax credit under specified circumstances. 2-11-09 Subcommittee assigned, Lensing,
Kressig, and Soderberg. H.J. 368.
LSB 1842HC House Study Bill 165
House Study Bill 164
A study bill for increasing the excise tax on motor fuel and special fuel for diesel engines of motor vehicles, allocating revenues to the TIME-21 fund, and providing an effective date. 2-11-09 Subcommittee assigned, Quirk, Kelley, and Tjepkes.
H.J. 368.
LSB 2070XC Senate Study Bill 1182
LSB 2070YC House Study Bill 164
House Study Bill 148
A study bill relating to the agricultural development authority, by providing for the reporting of its operations. 2-05-09
Subcommittee assigned, Mertz, Bailey, and Drake. H.J. 283. (See Cmte. Bill HF 710)
LSB 2045HC House Study Bill 148
LSB 2045HV House File 710
House File 710
A bill for an act relating to the agricultural development authority, by providing for the reporting of its operations. (Formerly HSB 148)
Mar. 18 09 Passed House, ayes 96, nays 1. H.J. 862.
Mar. 18 09 Immediate message. H.J. 865.
Mar. 18 09 Message from House. S.J. 701.
Mar. 18 09 Read first time, referred to Agriculture. S.J. 701.
Mar. 23 09 Subcommittee, Courtney, Kapucian, and Olive. S.J. 781.
Sponsored by Agriculture.
House Study Bill 129
A study bill for requiring record checks for persons who are prospective or current employees or volunteers for the Iowa veterans home. 2-04-09 Subcommittee assigned, Thomas, Kearns, and Sweeney. H.J. 271. (See Cmte. Bill HF 505)
LSB 1452DP Senate Study Bill 1105
LSB 1452DP House Study Bill 129
LSB 1452HV House File 505
House File 505
A bill for an act requiring record checks for persons who are prospective or current volunteers for the Iowa veterans home.
(Formerly HSB 129)
Mar. 17 09 Passed House, ayes 98, nays none. H.J. 835.
Mar. 17 09 Immediate message. H.J. 835.
Mar. 18 09 Message from House. S.J. 697.
Mar. 18 09 Read first time, referred to Veterans Affairs. S.J. 697.
Mar. 18 09 Subcommittee, Sodders, Ragan, and Seymour. S.J. 720.
Sponsored by Veterans Affairs.
House Study Bill 125
A study bill relating to various conservation and recreation activities under the purview of the department of natural resources, modifying fees, and making penalties applicable. 2-02-09 Subcommittee assigned, Bell, Arnold, Deyoe, Palmer, and Whitaker.
H.J. 241.
LSB 1380DP House Study Bill 125
House Study Bill 117
A study bill for providing for an agriculture energy efficiency education program. 2-04-09 Subcommittee assigned, Wenthe, H. Miller, and Struyk. H.J. 270.
LSB 1852YC House Study Bill 117
House Study Bill 116
A study bill relating to railway assistance and passenger rail service, including provisions for the administration of the railway revolving loan and grant fund, the elimination of the railway finance authority, and the administration of the passenger rail service revolving fund. 2-02-09 Subcommittee assigned, Bell, Roberts, and Wendt. H.J. 241. (See Cmte. Bill HF 561)
LSB 1349DP Senate Study Bill 1167
LSB 1349DP House Study Bill 116
LSB 1349SV Senate File 151
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Senate File 151
A bill for an act relating to railway assistance and passenger rail service, including provisions for the administration of the railway revolving loan and grant fund, the elimination of the railway finance authority, and the administration of the passenger rail service revolving fund. (Formerly SSB 1167.)
Mar. 02 09 Passed on file. H.J. 638.
Mar. 11 09 Fiscal note. HCS.
Mar. 18 09 Referred to Transportation. H.J. 885.
Mar. 23 09 Subcommittee, Bell, D. Olson, and Roberts. H.J. 990.
Mar. 23 09 Amendments H-1256, H-1257, and H-1258 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Transportation.
House File 561
A bill for an act relating to railway assistance and passenger rail service, including provisions for the administration of the railway revolving loan and grant fund, the elimination of the railway finance authority, and the administration of the passenger rail service revolving fund. (Formerly HSB 116)
Mar. 04 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 667.
Mar. 05 09 Amendment H-1117 filed. H.J. 698.
Mar. 16 09 Amendments H-1167 and H-1168 filed. H.J. 818.
Mar. 17 09 Amendment H-1183 filed. H.J. 850.
Sponsored by Transportation.
House Study Bill 90
A study bill relating to open burning of residential waste in certain areas of the state and providing penalties. 1-28-09
Subcommittee assigned, Smith, Anderson, and Gaskill. H.J. 201. (See Cmte. Bill HF 627)
LSB 1245DP Senate Study Bill 1057
LSB 1245SC Senate Study Bill 1155
LSB 1245DP House Study Bill 90
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House File 627
A bill for an act relating to open burning of residential waste in certain areas of the state and providing penalties. (Formerly HSB 90)
Mar. 10 09 Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 717.
Mar. 23 09 Amendment H-1250 filed. H.J. 992.
Sponsored by Environmental Protection.
House Study Bill 60
A study bill relating to the collection and expenditure of storage tank management fees. 1-22-09 Subcommittee assigned, Whitaker, Deyoe, and H. Miller. H.J. 145.
LSB 1259DP Senate Study Bill 1058
LSB 1259SC Senate Study Bill 1153
LSB 1259DP House Study Bill 60
House Study Bill 58
A study bill relating to solid waste tonnage fees and making a penalty applicable. 1-22-09 Subcommittee assigned, Kressig, Kearns, and Watts. H.J. 145.
LSB 1260DP Senate Study Bill 1116
LSB 1260DP House Study Bill 58
House Study Bill 56
A study bill for providing for qualification for the wind energy production tax credit by specified educational institutions and public hospitals. 1-22-09 Subcommittee assigned, Lensing, Reichert,and Schultz. H.J. 145.
LSB 1650YC House Study Bill 56
House Study Bill 53
A study bill relating to appropriations for soil and water conservation. 2-02-09 Subcommittee assigned, Kuhn, De Boef, and Thomas. H.J. 241.
LSB 1125DP Senate Study Bill 1069
LSB 1125DP House Study Bill 53
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