2. Ag & Nat. Resources Appropriations:
HF2491
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Monitoring,
NEW
· Makes the FY 2019 appropriations for IDALS, DNR, Iowa State and University of Iowa
· Does not give ISA state funds they use to leverage grants to the tune of $2.2 million
3. Telephone Property Tax:
SF2388
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Support,
UPDATED
· House Ways and Means approved the bill with an amendment
· Passed out of Senate on 39-8 vote with amendment S5189: would delay portions of implementation by 3 years
· Would change property tax structure for telephone companies from an outdated unit valuation to an assessment mechanism that is neutral, competitive, simple & consistent
4. Utility Matters:
SF2311
—Support,
UPDATED
· See resolution 41.E2 of our guiding principles for language supporting this legislation
· 20+ amendments filed: Summary below includes latest Carlson amendment
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Sections 3-7, 10, 11, 13 and 16 are good policy changes for our REC members
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Provides regulatory parity and clarifies IUB oversight of locally rate-regulated utilities
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Includes several code “clean-up” provisions helping streamline the statute for locally rate-regulated utilities