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Iowa House Judiciary Committee

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Religious Liberty Bill In Iowa House Considered ‘Too Broad’

An Iowa House subcommittee passed on a bill offered by State Rep. Sandy Salmon that would expand the definition of “bona fide religious purpose” in Iowa law.

Iowa House Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Microchipping of Employees Advances

The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill, HF 580, prohibiting the mandatory or incentivized microchipping of employees.

Iowa House Bill Allows Personal Injury Lawsuits on Behalf of Unborn

State Rep. Jon Jacobsen introduced a bill in the Iowa House that would allow parents to file a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of an unborn child.

The Protect Life Amendment Clears Iowa House Judiciary Committee

HSB 577, the proposed “Protect Life Amendment” to the Iowa Constitution, cleared the Iowa House Judiciary Committee by an 11 to 9 party-line vote.

Will the Iowa Legislature Pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

Shane Vander Hart: It’s time for Iowa to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to protect Iowans’ religious freedom instead of bowing to the almighty dollar.

Judicial Activism Subverts the Democratic Process

Steven Holt: Iowa’s judicial selection process should provide nominees that reflect a governor’s judicial philosophy, be they Republican or Democrat.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) survived the first funnel week of the 2018 legislative session. SSB 3171, sponsored by State Senator Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was passed out of the Iowa Senate Local Government Committee by a 7 to 4 vote.

Iowa Constitutional Amendment Affirming 2nd Amendment Survives Funnel

HJR 13, a “right to keep and bear arms” amendment that would amend the Iowa Constitution to add language affirming the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed in the Iowa House Judiciary Committee.

Baltimore Removed As Iowa House Judiciary Chair Following OWI Arrest

Shane Vander Hart: Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer made the right decision removing State Representative Chip Baltimore as the House Judiciary Committee Chair following his OWI arrest. Baltimore should also resign from the House following this session.

Article V Convention Resolution Advances in Iowa House and Senate

Iowa is a step closer to joining with eight states in calling for a convention to pass amendments to provide fiscal restraints and limits to federal power.

Social Conservatives in Iowa Rally for Life, Marriage and Family

Des Moines, IA – The FAMiLY Leader yesterday hosted their annual Life, Marriage…

Iowa House Judiciary Chair Seeks Iowans Unfairly Targeted by IRS

State Representative Chip Baltimore, chairman of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee calls on any Iowa group targeted by the IRS to contact him.

Iowa House Bill Prevents No-Fault Divorce Between Parents

State Representative Ted Gassman introduced HF 338 in the Iowa House which would prevent parents with minor children from getting a no-fault divorce.

Late Term Abortion Ban (HF 5) Passes Out of Iowa House Subcommittee

HF 5, which would ban abortions after 20 weeks based on scientific…

Who Is Against The Iowa Marriage Amendment–HJR 6?

I was curious about what lobbyists were registered against HJR 6, the…

Iowa Marriage Amendment Resolution Passes Out of Iowa House Judiciary Committee

I didn’t want to overlook important news yesterday.  In case you didn’t…