Beyond taxes and education spending, the Iowa Legislature passed numerous laws creating new crimes, increasing penalties for others — which were not listed as priorities before the session’s start.
Reynolds is bold. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on April 3 that would repeal the requirements stipulating that Iowa’s Boards and Commissions hire an equal number of men and women. The state’s 180 boards and commissions across the state analyze specific policies and issues and advise the governor on what to do. Reynolds’.
Beyond taxes and education spending, the Iowa Legislature passed numerous laws creating new crimes, increasing penalties for others — which were not listed as priorities before the session’s start.
The Quad-City Times Editorial Board points to examples of progress coming from the Iowa legislative session, including a transparency bill responding to city issues in Davenport that increases penalties for violating open meetings laws.