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Iowa House adopts resolution commending National Conference of State Legislatures
Summary
The Iowa House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 16 recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary; the measure passed by voice vote. The chamber also approved corrections to the journal and heard brief announcements welcoming homeschool visitors and an Iowa food coalition.
The Iowa House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 16, recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its 50th anniversary, the chamber announced after a brief voice vote.
The resolution, introduced to the House as House Resolution 16, notes that the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) was created in 1975 from the merger of three organizations and has grown into a bipartisan organization that provides research, information and a forum for interstate cooperation among state legislatures. Representative Bergen moved the resolution on the House floor, saying, "I move House Resolution 16." The motion was put to a voice vote and the presiding officer announced that "the ayes do have it." The resolution directs the chief clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to NCSL.
The resolution text, as read into the record, praised NCSL for advancing the effectiveness, independence and integrity of state legislatures; fostering interstate communication and cooperation; and ensuring states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system. The measure also described state legislatures as "America's laboratories of democracy" and noted NCSL's role in facilitating exchanges of ideas and research for lawmakers and legislative staff.
Earlier in the session the House approved corrections to the journal; the body indicated the journal "stands approved" during routine business. The transcript does not include a recorded roll-call tally for either the journal approval or House Resolution 16; outcomes were announced by voice as approved.
Members also made announcements after the resolution. Representative Gustav (Polk) introduced visiting homeschool families from across the state, identifying a rescheduled statewide homeschool day at the Capitol and asking members to welcome attendees. Representative Ingalls (Fayette) introduced farmers and local food producers with the Iowa Food System Coalition and said they would be seeking future investments in the Choose Iowa food program. Those announcements were introductions and did not result in formal House action during this session.
Votes at a glance: House approved corrections to the journal (motion and outcome: journal stands approved; mover not specified in the transcript; voice vote) and adopted House Resolution 16 recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures (moved by Representative Bergen; second not specified; approved by voice vote).
