LIST: Winners & Losers from the 2019 Iowa Legislature

WINNERS

Gamblers - Betting on pro, college and fantasy sports legalized

Farmers - New rural housing/broadband incentives, hemp production and trespassing protection

Drinkers - Canned cocktails with higher alcohol content approved

Property taxpayers - New transparency, local tax limitations

Chronic-pain sufferers - New expansion in Iowa's medical cannabis law

Tobacco/vape users - Legal age to possess stays at 18

Family caregivers - Get home-care help after hospital stays

Ride-sharing businesses - No new insurance requirements

LOSERS

Speeders - Traffic enforcement camera ban failed

Released felons - Still can't vote

College students - Prospects for higher tuition

Highway safety advocates - No ban on hand-held devices while driving

Electric car owners - Subject to new registration fee

Animal lovers - No enhanced penalties for those who abuse, neglect or torture animals

Major electric utilities - Can't charge a new fee to most customers with solar panels

Attorney General - Restrictions on joining national lawsuits without permission