Summary of Legislation: Iowa General Assembly, 2015

This summary of legislation enacted by the General Assembly has been prepared for the use of legislators and other interested parties. The summary of each legislative enactment has been assigned to a major subject category. This compilation provides interested persons with quick reference to legislation enacted in specific areas and generally informs persons of the contents and effective date of the legislation. NOTE: This is a large file and may take a few minutes to load.

Agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Dallas Center, Iowa for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

Agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Dallas Center, Iowa for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Joint Rules of the House and Senate

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Joint Rules of the House and Senate (House Concurrent Resolution 6), House adopted 2-3-2015, Senate adopted 2-4-2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly House Code of Ethics (House Resolution 5) Adopted 2-3-2015, February 3, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly House Code of Ethics (House Resolution 5) Adopted 2-3-2015. Every legislator and legislative employee has a duty to uphold the integrity and honor of the general assembly, to encourage respect for the law and for the general assembly, and to observe the house code of ethics. The members and employees of the house have a responsibility to conduct themselves so as to reflect credit on the general assembly, and to inspire the confidence, respect, and trust of the public. The following rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 68B of the Code, to assist the members and employees in the conduct of their activities.

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Senate Code of Ethics (Senate Resolution 4-Adopted 2-4-2015), February 4, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Senate Code of Ethics (Senate Resolution 4-Adopted 2-4-2015)Every legislator owes a duty to uphold the integrity and honor of the general assembly, to encourage respect for the law and for the general assembly and the members thereof, and to observe the legislative code of ethics.

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly House Rules (House Resolution 4-Adopted 2-3-2015), February 3, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly House Rules (House Resolution 4-Adopted 2-3-2015)

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Joint Rules Governing Lobbyists (House Concurrent Resolution 7) House Adopted 2-3-2015, Senate Adopted 2-4-2015, February 5, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Joint Rules Governing Lobbyists (House Concurrent Resolution 7) House Adopted 2-3-2015, Senate Adopted 2-4-2015

Iowa's Child Death Review Report to the Governor and General Assembly Annual Report 2008-2009

The goal of the Iowa Child Death Review Team is to identify those risks or factors in childhood (ages 17 and under) that result in fatal outcomes through a retrospective review of child death cases. A multidisciplinary team approach to reviewing child death cases is conducted. Recommendations made by the Team are based on data, which then are used to identify trends that require systemic solutions. In reviewing the number of child deaths in years 2008 and 2009, one can quickly discern that child death rates declined from 2008 to 2009, decreasing from 386 to 311 deaths. The incidence of child death was higher in those counties with greater populations within our state.

Iowa's Child Death Review Report to the Governor and General Assembly Annual Report 2010

The goal of the Iowa Child Death Review Team is to identify those risks or factors in childhood (ages 17 and under) that result in fatal outcomes through a retrospective review of child death cases. A multidisciplinary team approach to reviewing child death cases is conducted. Recommendations made by the Team are based on data, which then are used to identify trends that require systemic solutions.

Iowa's Child Death Review Report to the Governor and General Assembly Annual Report 2011

The goal of the Iowa Child Death Review Team is to identify those risks or factors in childhood (ages 17 and under) that result in fatal outcomes through a retrospective review of child death cases. A multidisciplinary team approach to reviewing child death cases is conducted. Recommendations made by the Team are based on data, which then are used to identify trends that require systemic solutions.

Iowa's Child Death Review Report to the Governor and General Assembly Annual Report 2012

The goal of the Iowa Child Death Review Team is to identify those risks or factors in childhood (ages 17 and under) that result in fatal outcomes through a retrospective review of child death cases. A multidisciplinary team approach to reviewing child death cases is conducted. Recommendations made by the Team are based on data, which then are used to identify trends that require systemic solutions.

Compressed Natural Gas in Iowa State of Iowa Requirements and Procedures For Commercialization and Sale, June 2015

This document is specific to the state of Iowa and outlines the requirements and procedures necessary to use, distribute, and service compressed natural gas (CNG) and the equipment associated with it. Four state agencies’ requirements for CNG are covered in this document: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)/ Weights and Measures Bureau, Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) and Iowa Department of Public Safety (IDPS) / Division of the State Fire Marshal.

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly Senate Rules (Senate Resolution 1 — Adopted 2/4/15), February 6, 2015

Eighty-Sixth General Assembly House Rules (House Resolution 4-Adopted 2-3-2015)

Agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Whitten, Iowa for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015

Agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Whitten, Iowa for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015

FY2016 Public Safety Advisory Board Annual Report:Legislative Recommendations to the General Assembly, December 1, 2015

The Iowa General Assembly, during its 2010 legislative session, created a new body, the Public Safety Advisory Board (PSAB). The purpose of the Board is to provide the General Assembly with an analysis of current and proposed criminal code provisions. The mission of this Board is to provide research, evaluation, and data to the General Assembly to facilitate improvement in the criminal justice system in Iowa in terms of public safety, improved outcomes, and appropriate use of public resources.