Legislative News

2020

• Jan 23, 2020

  Legislature Kicks Into High Gear

  The 2020 Legislative Session has concluded its second week, and the ABI public policy team attended a number of subcommittee meetings throughout the week. 

• Jan 23, 2020

  First Legislative Update Call Next Friday

  JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf will lead ABI’s first legislative teleconference next Friday, Jan. 31 at 8 a.m. 

• Jan 23, 2020

  Air Quality Fee Review Meetings Next Week

  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources invites stakeholders and the public to review and comment on the draft Air Quality Budget for the coming fiscal year. 

• Jan 23, 2020

  Federal Spotlight: Trump Administration Proposes Streamlining Environmental Rules

  President Trump’s Council on Environmental Quality is looking to put forward rules that would update the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the first time in 40 years. 

• Jan 23, 2020

  State of Manufacturing Address Live from Iowa

  Jay Timmons, president & CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, gave the state of manufacturing address at ABI member company Vermeer Corporation yesterday. 

• Jan 23, 2020

  Caucus Toolkit: Be Ready to Caucus on Feb. 3

  The Iowa caucuses are 11 days away.

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  Jan 16, 2020

  Record Turnout for Legislative Briefing and Reception

  Members, lawmakers, statewide elected officials and agency directors turned out in force as ABI kicked off the first week of the 2020 legislative session.

• Jan 16, 2020

  2020 Legislative Session Kicks Off

  The second session of the 88th Iowa General Assembly commenced on Monday with opening speeches from legislative leaders. 

• Jan 16, 2020

  Wiggins Retirement and Three Finalists Announced for Iowa Supreme Court

  There has been a whirlwind of activity over the last few weeks in the Iowa Judicial Branch. 

• Jan 16, 2020

  Governor Chooses Interim Director for DOT

  Last Friday, Gov. Reynolds selected Stuart Anderson, a civil engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation for 28 years, to serve as interim director of the agency. 

• Jan 16, 2020

  Federal Spotlight: USMCA Passes Senate; Trump Signs Phase One Trade Agreement with China

  There was an incredible amount of positive news on the trade front this week.

• Jan 9, 2020

  ABI Files Lawsuit Against Waterloo Over Ban The Box Ordinance

  Last week, ABI filed a petition against the city of Waterloo for the city’s criminal history ordinance that was passed late last year.

• Jan 9, 2020

  Legislative Session Begins Next Week

  The second session of the 88th Iowa General Assembly commences on Monday, January 23. 

• Jan 9, 2020

  Iowa Caucuses in Less than a Month; Utilize ABI’s Caucus Toolkit

  Registered Iowa Democrats and Republicans will have the opportunity to make their voices heard before the world on Monday, February 3 as the first-in-the-nation caucuses will take be in the Hawkeye State.

• Jan 9, 2020

  Register for Monthly ABI Legislative Update Calls

  One way you can stay up to speed and have your company’s voice heard on policy matters is by registering for the monthly ABI legislative update calls. 

• Jan 9, 2020

  EPA to Host Webinars on American Iron and Steel Requirements

  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct two webinars over the next two weeks to discuss the State Revolving Fund (SRF) American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements.

• Jan 9, 2020

  Federal Spotlight: USMCA Passes Senate Committee

  On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Finance overwhelmingly approved the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a resounding vote of 25-3. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  Legislative Briefing and Reception Approaching Fast; Sign Up Today

  One of ABI’s most popular events is set to take place in less than two weeks. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  Agencies Pre-file Legislation for 2020

  We’re just under two weeks out from the legislative session commencing, and several bills have already been pre-filed by a variety of agencies and departments. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  Business Tax Changes Have Arrived

  As we move into 2020, it’s important to note significant changes to Iowa’s tax code that will affect the business community. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  Empower Rural Iowa Recommendations Unveiled

  The Empower Rural Iowa task forces recently released their recommendations for the 2020 legislative session. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  ABI Attends DNR Water Rules Meeting

  Brad Hartkopf, ABI director of public policy, attended a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stakeholder meeting on Dec. 19 about proposed changes to drinking water, wastewater, private sewage disposal systems and sludge. 

• Jan 2, 2020

  List of Applicants for Iowa Supreme Court Vacancy Set

  Twelve individuals are set to be interviewed to fill the opening on the Iowa Supreme Court.

• Jan 2, 2020

  Federal Spotlight: New DOL Overtime Rule Goes Into Effect

  Several new laws and regulations have gone into effect now that we have entered the new year.