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HF 2157, SF 2100, ENDANGERED SPECIES LISTING.  Limits the state listing for
endangered or threatened species to the federal list.  HNRC; SNR
subcom-King, Kibbie, Miller.   *THIS IS A BAD BILL

HSB 556, SSB 3013, WILD PLACES PROGRAM. Allows the State Preserves Board
for to establish a wild places program for private lands.  Authorizes three
categories - 1) registration only; 2) registration with property tax
incentives; and 3) status as a state preserve.  HNR subcom-Kettering,
OÕBrien, Alons: SNR subcom-Rehberg, Miller, Bolkcom.  No action this week.
 *THIS IS A BILL PROPOSED BY THE DNR AND PAUL JOHNSON WOULD LIKE OUR
SUPPORT.  I THINK IT'S A GREAT PROGRAM.

SF 187, HF 608, JET-SKI/WATERCRAFT SAFETY.  Develops safety regulations for
Jet-ski operation; creates youth Jet-ski safety education and certification
program.  Deletes jet-skis as motorboats in definition.  Prohibits wake
jumping, requires life vests, prohibits minors under twelve from operating
a jet-ski alone.  Minors from twelve to eighteen with a certificate may
operate a jet-ski alone.  Passed the S & HF eligible for H debate.  H
version is broader in that it relates to watercraft.  HNR subcom-Kettering,
Klemme, Mundie. No action this week.   *THIS BILL ALSO COVERS THE CHASING
OF WATERFOWL --- WE'D LIKE TO GET THIS BILL PASSED.

SF 313, PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE BAN.  Prohibits without exception the sale or
distribution of purple loosestrife and multiflora rose.  HNR
subcom-Frevert, Kettering, Klemme.    THIS IS A BILL WE WOULD LIKE TO GET
PASSED.  IT SAILED THROUGH THE SENATE LAST YEAR 49-1, BUT WAS HELD UP IN
THE HOUSE.

HF 2140, BOTTLE DEPOSIT LAW.  Expands the types to containers under to the
Bottle Deposit law to include noncarbonated beverages,  increases the
deposit/refund to 1¢, and increases the reimbursement for redeeming
containers to 2¢ per container.  HEP subcom-Drake, Gipp, Greimann.    ANY
EXPANSION OF THE BOTTLE BILL WOULD BE GOOD.

HF 2141, HSB 574, SSB 3035, OUTDOOR LIGHTING.  Requires regulation of
outdoor lighting by local governments on new and replacement outdoor
lighting fixtures to reduce light pollution of the night sky and to promote
energy efficient lighting.  Sets minimum standard ordinance as that adopted
by the City of Ames.  Requires state facilities to meet specific standards
over a period of years.  HEP subcom-Brunkhorst, Alons, Greimann; SNR
subcom-Fink, Freeman, Johnson.     *THIS IS ALSO FROM THE DNR AND IS AN
IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS --- WE SHOULD FAVOR THIS BILL.

HF 2211, DRAINAGE.  One element of the bill removes existing language and
would free an individual from liability when drainage construction or
reconstruction increases the quantity of water or changes the manner of
discharge on another land.  HAgC.     *I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS,
BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE BAD NEWS.

HSB 575, HUNGRY CANYONS ALLIANCE.  Creates the Hungry Canyons Alliance
under the Loess Hills Development and Conservation Authority.  Provides
that the Loess Hills Alliance Board of Directors include ag. producers.
HLG subcom-Houser, Mundie, Weidman.   *I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS NECESSARY TO
CREATE THIS ALLIANCE BECAUSE THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
ALREADY HAS THE POWER TO DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.
***** THE COMMENT ABOUT THE LOESS HILLS ALLIANCE IS CURIOUS.

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