March 29, 2024

Heartsill key leader on House Judiciary Committee

Rep. Chip Baltimore

Oskaloosa

For the past two years, it has been an honor to serve with Rep. Greg Heartsill in the Iowa House of Representatives. During that time, Rep. Heartsill has played an invaluable leadership role on the House Judiciary Committee, especially with regard to issues concerning public safety and protection of our most vulnerable Iowans from dangerous criminals.

As chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, it is my responsibility to select a member of the committee to manage key pieces of legislation. Throughout the past two sessions, I have chosen Rep. Heartsill to manage the most challenging and crucial bills pertaining to some of the most dangerously violent criminals in our midst – human traffickers and sexual predators. When it comes to protecting the public, particularly women and children, Rep. Heartsill has been a consistent and valiant champion. He passionately researches and investigates the issues, listens to all interested parties and advocacy groups, and then works diligently with our counterparts in the Senate to ensure passage of the bills. And even when Rep. Heartsill must compromise on some of the details of the legislation, he never forgets those who will be protected by the legislation and keeps in place the key features. In a very short period of time, Rep. Heartsill has proven himself to be a thoughtful and effective policy maker.

I urge you to please support Rep. Heartsill and vote for him on Nov. 4. At a time when sexual predators roam the Internet and prey upon our children and young people, Iowa needs Greg Heartsill as your state representative.