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Two bills are scheduled to be debated in subcommittee meetings on Thursday. Read about them below:
8:30 a.m. – SF 15 – An act appropriating moneys to the Iowa Finance Authority for the homeownership assistance program for eligible service members. Introduced by Sen. Mark Lofgren. There are no cosponsors. Subcommittee includes Republican Senators Mark Lofgren and Kevin Alons and Democrat Sen. Bill Dotzler.
1:30 p.m. – SF 16 – An act relating to additional penalties for certain violations against bicyclists causing serious injury or death committed by a person operating a motor vehicle. Introduced by Sen. Mark Lofgren. Subcommittee includes Republican Senators Mark Lofgren and Carrie Koelker and Democrat Sen. Eric Giddens.
