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Under the Golden Dome: Exempting

Under the Golden Dome: Exempting

FromUnder the Golden Dome


Under the Golden Dome: Exempting

FromUnder the Golden Dome

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A House subcommittee bill is discussed that would prohibit a person from running as a non-party political organization candidate if they lose a Democratic or Republican primary. Another bill with a similar goal would require candidates from any party to file their nominating papers with the secretary of state on the same date. Right now Democrats and Republicans file their nominating papers in March, non-party candidates do so in August. Both bills are eligible to move to a full committee. All children attending a public school are required to be vaccinated according to a schedule from the Centers for Disease Control. A parent can prevent their children from being vaccinated by filling out a one page form from the Iowa Department of Health, claiming they have a sincere religious belief that conflicts with immunization. A person can also claim if the form is signed by a doctor or a nurse. Two bills that would expand exemptions to immunizations are presented back to back during a crowded
Released:
Feb 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Under the Golden Dome is Iowa Public Radio's coverage of the Iowa legislature. Each episode is a compilation of the week's news coverage, including stories, interviews and more. The 2017 session finds Republicans controlling both legislative chambers, as well as the Governor's office, for the first time in 20 years. Out of the gate lawmakers are addressing a $100 million shortfall in the current budget. Join us as we navigate issues like education funding, and improving Iowa's water quality. Each week we'll talk with policy makers as well as those impacted by their actions.