Below is a list of bills being debated today, with Caucus Staff’s analysis attached:
To see the full House Debate Calendar, click here.
Below is a list of bills being debated today, with Caucus Staff’s analysis attached:
To see the full House Debate Calendar, click here.
With the first funnel over the House has narrowed down the bills that are still alive for consideration this session.
To see a list of the “Funnel Survivors” view the list below, organized by committee, of all bills that survived the first funnel in the House.
2013 First Funnel Survivors
Agriculture, Commerce, Economic Growth, Education, Environmental Protection, Judiciary, Labor, Local Government, Natural Resources, State Government, Transportation, Veterans Affairs | ctadlock | March 8, 2013 | 
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In October, Iowa’s business tax climate was ranked in the bottom 10, at number 42 in a report from the Tax Foundation.
The 2013 State Business Tax Climate Index is based on each state’s individual income tax, sales tax, corporate income tax, property tax, and unemployment insurance tax. Iowa was ranked in the bottom half of every category other than sales tax, and currently has the 2nd highest corporate income tax rate in the nation.
Iowa’s FY 2013 ranks are:
- Corporate Tax – 49th
- Property Tax – 37th
- Unemployment Insurance Tax – 34th
- Individual Income Tax – 33rd
- Sales Tax – 24th
This report shows further evidence that Legislature needs enact tax relief and reform. House Republicans are up to the task to reform and lower Iowa’s taxes and make it a place where new businesses want to grow and thrive.
Below is the end of session wrap up document prepared by the House Republican Research Staff
2012 End of Session Wrap Up
Agriculture, Budget, Commerce, Economic Growth, Education, Government Oversight, Human Resources, Judiciary, Labor, Local Government, Public Safety, State Government, Taxes, Transportation, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | May 14, 2012 | Comments (0)
Iowa Workforce Development announced last week that Iowa’s unemployment rate had dropped to 5.2% in the month of March, down 0.1% from the previous month. While the unemployment rate dropped, the total nonfarm employment number actually fell by 1,600.
The drop in the statewide unemployment rate pulls Iowa even with New Hampshire for the 5th lowest unemployment rate in the nation. The national average fell a tenth of a percent from February and is now at 8.2%. The four states with better unemployment rates than Iowa are: New Hampshire (5.2%), Vermont (4.8%), South Dakota (4.3%), Nebraska (4.0%), and North Dakota (3.0%).
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Iowa Workforce Development announced this week that Iowa’s unemployment rate had dropped to 5.3% in the month of February. The unemployment rate is continuing to decline in the state of Iowa and is accompanied by a gain in non-farm employment of 8,700 additional jobs.
Iowa continues to retain the 6th lowest unemployment rate in the nation. The national average stayed the same as it was the previous month: 8.3% for the month of February. The five states with better unemployment rates than Iowa are: New Hampshire (5.2%,), Vermont (4.9%), South Dakota (4.3%), Nebraska (4.0%), and North Dakota (3.1%).
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The Iowa House approved SF 2329 which could give up to $16.5 million in tax breaks for the project, known as All-Star Ballpark Heaven. The incentive approved by the Legislature would allow the complex to retain state sales taxes generated on site for up to 10 years after it opens – up to $16.5 million.
The project would be built around the famous ball field near Dyersville a 193-acre development featuring 24 youth baseball and softball fields, an indoor “sportsdome” facility, dormitories, an amphitheater and a ropes course. Like the original, all the diamonds would be built into cornfields.
Developers say All-Star Ballpark Heaven could create more than 500 jobs.
The project is expected to cost $38 million
Oct 2011 Conceptual Drawing for All-Star Ballpark Heaven Below:
Field of Dreams Concept
