by Mark | Jan 30, 2022 | AS Legislative Updates, Legislative
Week of January 24, 2022This Week in the Iowa LegislatureThe hustle and bustle of the legislative session was evident this week as policymakers got their feet under them and settled into a full schedule of subcommittee and committee work. Although bill introductions...
by Mark | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
State lawmakers moved forward several bills this session addressing distracted driving and fatal crash penalties for bicyclists. This week was a flurry of activity regarding the legislative priorities of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. HF2015 Standard...
by Mark | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Legislative, Legislative Forums
Legislative Forums are a productive way to learn if your legislator will support bicycle and traffic safety issues that are important to you. These forums are usually under-attended by the same people. If you and your bicycling friends show up, you can be a...
by Mark | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Legislative
An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill (HF392) that would require motorists to use cell phones in hands-free or voice-activated mode while driving. This bill was introduced last year and is moving along with a companion bill in the Iowa Senate (SF330). The...
by Mark | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Legislative, Trails
Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Pottawattamie) spoke last week at the opening meeting of the Senate Ways and Means committee. He outlined his priorities for the upcoming Senate tax bill that has yet to be written. Sen. Dawson outlined 3 priorities: 1. Develop a 21st century...
by Mark | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Legislative, Legislative Forums
Legislative Forums are a productive way to learn if your legislator will support bicycle and traffic safety issues that are important to you. These forums are usually under-attended by the same people. If you and your bicycling friends show up, you can be a...
