House sends a package of bills to the Senate; several measures pass unanimously or with wide margins
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Summary
The House passed a set of bills on final passage and ordered several to the Senate, including IT/administration and consumer/transportation measures; many passed with substantial majorities and several amendments were adopted.
On the session day, the House took final action on a broad set of measures and transmitted them to the Senate. Highlights:
- House File 1028 (Department of Management/IT contracts and appropriation language) — adopted Senate amendments and additional strike-after language; passed (ayes 90, no 2, absent/not voting 8).
- House File 2185 (HSA cost-sharing protections) — moved and passed (ayes 92, no 0, absent/not voting 8).
- House File 907 (noncommercial fleet registration; DOT plates) — concurrence with Senate amendment; passed (ayes 91, no 1, absent/not voting 8).
- Senate File 2411 (Iowa–Ireland Trade Commission) — sponsor said no general-fund cost; passed (ayes 92, no 0, absent/not voting 8).
- House File 2337 (fraudulent credentials) — amendments adopted and bill passed (ayes 89, no 3, absent/not voting 8).
- House File 2671 (capital complex event rules and biodiesel provisions) — House concurred with Senate amendment and passed (ayes 92, no 0, absent/not voting 8).
Representatives moved messages to the Senate transmitting House File 2706, 2326, 1028, 2185, 907, 2326, 2703, 2337 and Senate Files 378 and 2411 (as reported on the floor). The House adjourned to reconvene Thursday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m.
