Recap of Week 8 After the disappointing absence of the Democrats for most of the day Wednesday, the House passed HJR 2009, which would amend the Iowa Constitution to include the right to keep and bear arms. To amend the Iowa Constitution, the amendment must pass the House and Senate in two consecutive General Assemblies.Continue reading “Capitol Update for March 1st”
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Capitol Update for February 23rd, 2012
Recap of Week 7 With funnel week this week, all the committees have been busy getting their necessary bills through and ready for debate on the floor. If a bill doesn’t make it through committee this week, it can no longer be considered this session. On Tuesday I had the chance to greet members ofContinue reading “Capitol Update for February 23rd, 2012”
Capitol Update for February 16
Recap of Week 6 We had the honor of hosting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Wednesday night at the Capitol. I had the pleasure to visit with Wang Lei, Vice Chairman of Beijing Kings Nower Seed S&T Co., LTD. in China. Overall, the night was a great experience and very enjoyable. On Wednesday we hadContinue reading “Capitol Update for February 16”
Capitol Update for February 9th, 2012
Recap of Week 5 This week I had the pleasure to meet with three area superintendents; Chris Anderson from Monticello, Brian Ney from Anamosa, and Brian Rodenberg from Midland. On Friday I will be meeting with the Soil Conservation Board in Anamosa and I will tour the Penn Center in Delhi. This Saturday, the 9th,Continue reading “Capitol Update for February 9th, 2012”
Capitol Update for February 2nd
Recap of Week 4 This week I had the privilege of meeting with the Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition. The group of students are working hard to promote the dangers of underage drinking and to encourage harsher penalties for those who supply alcohol to minors. Tuesday was Insurance Day at the Capitol andContinue reading “Capitol Update for February 2nd”
Newsletter for January 26th, 2012
Recap of Week 3 This week has been filled with many subcommittee meetings. I also had the chance to meet with the Pork Producers and Iowa Soybean Association member Bob Ballou. Mayor Dena Himes, City Administrator Doug Herman, and Council Member Tom Yeoman visited the Capitol for the League of Cities Hill Day. This SaturdayContinue reading “Newsletter for January 26th, 2012”
Capital Update January 19, 2012
Myth of the $1 Billion Surplus The so-called “surplus” is actually: -$600 million in one-time cash reserve funds (needed to help the state cash flow) -$250 million in one-time ending balance from this year (FY 12) -$200 million in on-going revenue growth for next year (FY 13) The state budget is really about $12 billion. Continue reading “Capital Update January 19, 2012”
Capital Update January 12, 2012
Recap of Week 1 Greetings from the State Capitol! I have been spending the first week of legislative session getting back into the swing of things. During the week a joint session with the State Senate was held to hear Governor Terry Branstad’s condition of the State, as well as Iowa Supreme Court Chief JusticeContinue reading “Capital Update January 12, 2012”
December Newsletter
REC Meets to Set Official Estimate for the FY 2013 Budget On December 15, the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met to revise the revenue estimate for FY 2012 and set the official estimate for the FY 2013 budget. Under current law, the Governor and Legislature must use the December REC estimate when adopting a budgetContinue reading “December Newsletter”
Capital Update November 14th
Iowa House of Representatives State Representative Lee Hein Address: State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 281-3221 E-Mail: lee.hein@legis.state.ia.us http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com follow on Twitter @iahouserepubs Tips For Upcoming Hunting Season As the weather begins to turn and the hunting seasons are in full swing, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently issued information andContinue reading “Capital Update November 14th”
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