STUDIES
At the 2007 State Convention the LWVIA adopted a two-year “Comprehensive Study of mental health delivery systems in Iowa”. Local members will have an opportunity to be involved in this study.
The scope of the study is being refined as the study progresses but will include the following:
- Identify accepted definitions of terms.
- Identify current state standards for basic mental health services.
- Determine access to a broad range of mental health services throughout Iowa with particular attention to services available in rural counties. This will include community-based mental health delivery systems with a focus on availability of a continuum of mental health services and barriers to access.
- Evaluate availability of services, professional staff (especially psychiatric professionals), and psychiatric hospital beds among counties.
- Determine involvement of consumers in development and implementation of policy at all levels.
POSITION STATEMENTS—LWV of Iowa
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Government
State Government
- Apportionment
- The Constitution
- Constitutional Convention
- Iowa General Assembly
- Iowa Equal Rights Amendment
- State Budget Process
Local Government
- Structure, Function, and Finance
- Area Education Agencies
- County Home Rule
Fiscal Policy
- Iowa Tax System
- Municipal Finance
- School Finance
Justice
- Capital Punishment
- Rehabilitation of Alcoholic and Drug Addicted offenders
- Juvenil Justice abd Welfare
- Domestic Violence
Natural Resources
STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2008
Campaign Finance Reform
LWVIA will work for improved methods of financing political campaigns in Iowa in order to ensure the public’s right to know, to combat undue influence, and to promote citizen participation in the political process. We support the Voter Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICES) bill, which has passed committees in both the Iowa House and Senate, as one way to improve financing political campaigns.
Water Quality and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
- LWVIA supports management policies to protect our natural resources and protect public health We urge the Iowa House to support mandatory inspection of septic tanks (has passed the Senate) when property is sold in rural areas.
- League supports stronger oversight and regulation of industrial livestock facilities to overcome the negative impacts of industrial livestock production on water quality, air quality, health and quality of life.
Predatory Lending
LWVIA supports economic justice and encourages the Iowa Legislature to pass legislation to reduce payday loan fees and to address the abuses in home mortgage lending.
Help for Special Needs Offenders
LWVIA supports legislation that expand services and programs for the special needs offender. This includes offenders with mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. We also support the availability of mental health and substance abuse treatment for offenders in community based programs.
Returnable Beverage Containers Legislation (Bottle Bill)
The LWVIA is a strong proponent of solid waste management. We support mandatory deposits on beverage containers to promote recycling and reuse and to reduce litter. The League supports expanding the law to cover beverage containers that have come on the market since the 1978 law passed. The League strongly urges the Iowa Legislature to expand the amount paid for handling to redemption centers to 2 cents.
Immigration Study
The League of Women Voters has recently launched a two-year Immigration Study aimed at helping communities understand the implications of immigration at the local, state, and federal level.
Find more about it.
National League Priorities
- Ethic and Lobby Reform
- Campaign Finance Reform
- DC Voting rights Education Project
- Civil Liberties
- Election Administration
- Global Climate change
- Health Care Reform
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National Positions Statements
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Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
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Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.
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Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.
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Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.
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