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• Introduced by Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) on March 2, 2009, to create a certified retirement communities program within the department of elder affairs for the recognition and promotion of communities in Iowa that have made themselves attractive destinations for retirees and to provide a process for communities to seek certification.
• Passed 47 to 0 in the Senate on March 9, 2009.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on March 10, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Human Resources Committee on March 10, 2009.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Roger Wendt (D) on March 31, 2009, to clarify the intent of the legislation. The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 31, 2009.
• Passed 56 to 40 in the House on March 31, 2009, to create a certified retirement communities program within the department of elder affairs for the recognition and promotion of communities in Iowa that have made themselves attractive destinations for retirees and to provide a process for communities to seek certification.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on April 7, 2009.
• Passed 35 to 14 in the Senate on April 7, 2009, to create a certified retirement communities program within the department of elder affairs for the recognition and promotion of communities in Iowa that have made themselves attractive destinations for retirees and to provide a process for communities to seek certification.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"