Week 2 Legislative Report

The second week of the session was abbreviated by the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday. Then toward the end of the week, pending winter storms led most legislators to go home on Thursday afternoon, so the legislature met two-and-a-half days this week. 

Because of the short week the pace was very heightened and there were committee subcommittee meetings from 7:30 in the morning until well into the evening hours on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Legislators on both sides of the isle seem to be intent on making it a shorter session than last year.

There were several bills this week of interest to the association that saw some modest action. Two bills (SF2016 and HSB 545) were introduced in both chambers and subcommittees were called indicating at least the issue will get a hearing. The bills require the state universities and the community colleges to waive tuition and fees for an undergrad who is the child of a public safety

Simpson College is a private liberal arts college proudly offering both graduate and undergraduate degrees in criminal justice. Simpson’s programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals currently enrolled in the criminal justice system as well as those entering this growing and dynamic field.

Basic Fire/Arson Investigators School

March 5-16, 2012 - Ames, IA

$225.00 reg. fee-Deadline Feb. 13

This two week school is presented by the State Fire Marshal's Office and the Fire Service Training Bureau, will provide intensive instruction in the following areas: Fire history, point of origin, financial information, evidence collection, arson/homicide investigations,

MFPRSI retirement is 66% of high three-year salary average at age 55 with 22 years of service. Additional 2% per year beyond 22 years of service, but not to exceed 30 years of service, or an additional 16% for a maximum benefit of 82% of a member’s high three-year average salary. This is taxable income.

MFPRSI serves as the disability system for full-time Fire Fighters and Police Officers. Death benefits to surviving spouses and children are also provided by the system.

As President of the Iowa State Police Association, I would like to welcome you to our website. Please take advantage of all the various services the site offers. Thank you for visiting the website and if there is anything we can do to help you or improve our website, please contact one of the board members.

Dave Mohlis, President

Visit the YTB Travel site to book all your Summer and Fall vacations. Members and guests can book flights, cruises, hotels, rental cars and  tickets to sporting events. A portion of each sale goes directly to the ISPA to support our programs!!