Sen. Jack Whitver

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill (SCR 103) formally ends the 2020 Regular Session of the Eighty-eighth General Assembly by setting Sunday, June 14, 2020, as the final adjournment date. It requires both the Senate and House of Representatives to concur on this date as the session's conclusion. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on citizens or organizations - it solely establishes the session's closing date.

Maddy summarySJR 2008 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Iowa General Assembly supporting the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education and the transfer of education authority to state and local governments. It argues that federal education regulations have caused inefficiency and stagnant student reading scores despite high spending, and that states are better positioned to address local educational needs. The resolution urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with efforts to dissolve the Department of Education, citing the Tenth Amendment as the constitutional basis for state control. This resolution does not change federal policy but formally expresses Iowa's position on education governance.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary and expresses the Iowa Senate's appreciation for its community service. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding programs like basketball and Father's Day, and its ongoing work serving over 250,000 Iowans annually through youth development, health initiatives, and social services. The resolution does not create new programs or change laws - it is a ceremonial expression of support for the YMCA's mission.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 2025 attack in Syria. It recognizes their military service, posthumous promotions, and sacrifices, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the families of the two fallen soldiers as a formal tribute. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect but serves to memorialize their service.

Maddy summarySCR 4 is a concurrent resolution that sets the final adjournment date for the 2025 Regular Session of the Ninety-first General Assembly. It specifies that the legislature will adjourn for the final time on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 9) delays Senate consideration of appointments submitted by the Governor or other appointing authorities after April 15, 2025, that remain unconfirmed by the Senate as of that date. It directly affects appointments that would otherwise require Senate confirmation but are temporarily deferred. The key provision is a 30-day deferral period, preventing the Senate from acting on these appointments until after April 15, 2025. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2025, following committee recommendation.

Maddy summarySR 6 is a procedural resolution that establishes the permanent rules for the Nebraska Senate during the 91st General Assembly. It sets the quorum requirement (a constitutional majority), defines the order of daily business, and details how bills are organized on the Senate calendar - including tracking carryovers between sessions and categorizing bills by type (e.g., appropriations, tax-related). The resolution governs internal Senate operations without changing substantive laws, ensuring consistent procedures for managing legislation and committee work.