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Under the Golden Dome: Legalize It?
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26 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2019
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Podcast episode
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Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, wants to expand marijuana access in Iowa. Bolkcom says marijuana should be regulated and taxed like alcohol. Other states have legalized marijuana use in some form but it is still illegal under federal law, and it is unlikely Iowa legislators will take action. But legislators are considering bills that would legalize sports betting. In May 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that allows states to have this form of gambling. Eight states have legalized sports betting and Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, wants Iowa to be next. Four sports betting bills are discussed in Senate ( SSB 1079 , 1080 , 1081 , 1100 ) and House ( HSB 101 , 102 , 103 , 124 ) State Government Subcommittees. One would allow the Iowa Lottery to accept bets with equipment that is already in use in stores. The subcommittees do not sign off on these bills. A single bill that incorporates some of their aspects will be written and brought before a new subcommittee. Gov. Kim Reynolds
Released:
Feb 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (31)
Under the Golden Dome: Raising Penalties 4/6/2018: At this point, it's common to hear bills being enrolled. This means both chambers have approved a bill and it awaits the governor to sign it in to law or veto. Because the chambers are controlled by the same party as the governor, vetos are highly by Under the Golden Dome