“Through the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council, global corporations and state politicians vote behind closed doors to try to rewrite state laws that govern your rights. These so-called “model bills” reach into almost every area of American life and often directly benefit huge corporations. 98% of ALEC’s funding comes from corporations like Exxon Mobil, corporate “foundations” like the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, or trade associations like the pharmaceutical industry’s PhRMA and sources other than “legislative dues.” Those funds help subsidize legislators’ trips to ALEC meetings, where they are wined, dined, and handed “model” legislation to make law in their state. Learn more at ALEC Exposed/PRWatch.org/Center for Media and Democracy, Madison, WI.
Iowa Legislators with ALEC Ties
House of Representatives
- Rep. Richard T. Anderson (R-97), International Relations Task Force Member
- Rep. Richard Arnold (R-72), Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Member
- Rep. Betty De Boef (R-76)[16][18], Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Alternate
- Rep. Dave Deyoe (R-10), Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Alternate
- Rep. Greg Forristall (R-98)[16], Education Task Force Member
- Rep. Mary Ann Hanusa (R-99), Education Task Force Member
- Rep. David Heaton (R-91), Health and Human Services Task Force Member
- Rep. Stewart E. Iverson, Jr. (R-5), International Relations Task Force Member
- Rep. Mark S. Lofgren (R-80), Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member
- Rep. Linda Miller (R-82)[16], ALEC State Chairman[18][72] and Health and Human Services Task Force Member
- Rep. Steven Olson (R-83), Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Member
- Rep. Dawn E. Pettengill (R-39)[16], Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member
- Rep. Charles Soderberg (R-3), Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member
- Rep. Linda Upmeyer (R-12)[16], Health and Human Services Task Force Member and former co-chair
- Rep. Ralph Watts (R-47)[18][16]
- Former Rep. Dolores Mertz (D), 2011 ALEC William J. Raggio Excellence in Leadership and Outstanding Service Award winner[1]
Senate
- Sen. Sandra H. Greiner (R-45), Public Safety and Elections Task Force Member
- Sen. Tim L. Kapucian (R-20), Public Safety and Elections Task Force Member
- Sen. Kim Pearson (R-42), Civil Justice Task Force Member
- Sen. Brian J. Quirk (D-15), Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force Member
- Sen. Thomas R. Sands (R-87), Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Member
- Sen. James A. Seymour (R-28)[16], Civil Justice Task Force Member
sourcewatch.org/ALECPoliticiansIowaLegislators/ALECTies
Find corporate backed “model” bills on these topics here
- Privatizing schools and higher education
- Worker and Consumer Rights
- Environment, Energy, and Agriculture
- Democracy, Voting, and Federal Relations
- Health, Big Pharma, and Social Welfare
- Tort Reform and Injured Americans
- Guns, Prisons, Crime and Immigration
- Tax & Budget bills
- & More..
EXPOSE ALEC LEGISLATORS. Demand the truth about which politicians in your state are in ALEC. Uncover whether YOUR tax dollars are paying ALEC “dues.” Expose politicians who accept “scholarships” from ALEC’s corporate-funded coffers for fancy trips.
EXPOSE ALEC’S ROLE IN YOUR STATE HOUSE. Read these corporate-backed “model bills” NOW and cross-check them with bills in your state legislature. Ask your local media to report on what you have found and write your local newspaper.
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