2005 PRIORITIES

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports an equitable and flexible Iowa tax system that is progressive and provides sufficient revenue. We are opposed to the proposed constitutional amendment that calls for voter approval before the Iowa Legislature can increase any sales, income or property tax or fee by more than one percent of state revenue.

VOTING RIGHTS FOR FELONS.

The League of Women Voters of Iowa believes that all citizens should be protected in their right to vote, and supports the automatic restoration of voting rights for felons who have been discharged.

The League of Women Voters of Iowa believes that all governmental meetings at which public policy decisions are made should be open to the public and the press, and therefore is opposed to private meetings of legislative working groups. We believe the public should be provided the opportunity to testify on pending legislation. We also believe that timely advance notice of all legislative committee and sub-committee meetings should be posted, with agendas, for legislators, the public, and the press.

MENTAL HEALTH PARITY.

The League of Women Voters of Iowa supports a health care system that provides access to a basic level of quality health care including mental health care.

 OPENNESS IN GOVERNMENT AND THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.