Last week, I chaired the subcommittee on Senate File 49, which relates to bots and the purchase of event tickets on the internet. These bots ruin the chances of people obtaining tickets by flooding websites selling tickets, clogging up the servers, and taking all of the tickets. These tickets are then usually re-sold with a huge price markup. Senate File 49 works to prohibit the use and creation of bots to purchase more than the posted limit for any ticket sale, or circumvent any queue or waiting period to purchase tickets. The bill will be discussed in the Technology Committee, and if approved will be sent to the floor for debate.
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Wednesday was Veterans Day on the Hill. We honored and remembered the men and women who have bravely served this country. Thank you to all who have and continue to serve.
Wednesday was also FFA Day on the Hill. I had the privilege and honor of speaking with the North Scott FFA and West Liberty FFA. One of the issues we talked about was how the work-based learning bill I ran last year greatly benefited them in each of their areas of interest. It was great to speak to these future leaders of Iowa.