Boiler Inspection Bill, SF 2280, Passes
SF 2280 has been passed by the Iowa Legislature and will be sent to Governor Branstad for his signature. This bill extends the inspection period for unfired pressurized steam vessels from 2 to 4 years.
Category: Legislation
March 23, 2012 | View Post
Boiler Inspection Bill – Senate Study Bill 3158 Passes out of Committee
Last week, Senate Study Bill 3158 (SSB 3158) passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee after a unanimous vote. This bill extends the inspection period for unfired pressurized steam vessels from 2 to 4 years and is endorsed by the Iowa Department of Labor’s State Boiler Board. The bill, now titled Senate File 2280 (SF [...]
March 1, 2012 | View Post
AAI Signs Letter to EPA on Proposed Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Rule
This week AAI joined a consortium of over forty associations and businesses by signing a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
March 1, 2012 | View Post
Ag Protection Act – House File 589, Passes
On Tuesday, the Iowa House and Senate passed an Ag Protection Act, House File 589. This legislation will protect livestock and grain producers from individuals from obtaining employment under false pretenses to conduct an investigative sting operation similar to last year’s events at an Iowa egg farm and a pig operation.
March 1, 2012 | View Post
FCC Revokes LightSquared Waiver
Following receipt of a letter from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), revoked the conditional waiver granted to LightSquared. The FCC had awarded the waiver in 2011 and it prohibited LightSquared from offering commercial service until interference concerns were resolved. In their letter, NTIA concluded that “LightSquared’s proposed mobile [...]
February 16, 2012 | View Post
AAI Board Hosts Legislative Breakfast
While hundreds of people were attending the educational sessions at the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, AAI Board Members were hosting a legislative breakfast at the Statehouse.
February 10, 2012 | View Post
