House introduces three bills on charter-school employee protections, medical-school study and residency priority

The House of Representatives recorded first readings of three bills during the floor session, then referred each to committee for further consideration.

House File 145, introduced by Representative Jones, is described in the transcript as “a bill for an act relating to charter schools and nonpublic schools and [the] exploitation of a school employee and making penalties applicable.” The bill received a first reading and was referred to the committee on education, according to the floor record.

House File 146, introduced by Representatives A. Myer and Collins, is described as “a bill for an act providing for a study of transitioning certain medical schools in Iowa from a four-year program to a three-year program.” The bill received a first reading and was referred to the Community Health and Human Services committee.

House File 147, introduced by Representative Amier, is described as “a bill for an act requiring the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to give priority to certain Iowa residents in awarding certain residencies and fellowships and to include role rotations in certain residencies and fellowships.” That bill also received a first reading and was referred to the Community Health and Human Services committee.

None of the three bills received debate or a recorded floor vote during the session; each was placed with a committee referral for subsequent consideration. The bills’ sponsors and committee referrals were recorded on the House floor as stated above.