Government : Pettengill begins 6th term in Iowa House

Dawn Pettengill recites the oath of office to begin her 6th term in the Iowa House.

Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn) joined other Iowa legislators taking the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 86th General Assembly kicked off Monday at the Capitol.

During the session, Pettengill can be reached at dawn.pettengill@legis.iowa.gov or through the House switchboard at (515) 281-3221.

The swearing in ceremony of all 100 state representatives begins a week full of ceremonies, including the condition of the state address by the governor, and the condition of the judiciary address by the Iowa Supreme Court chief justice. A full slate of committee work begins as well, as bills begin the process it takes to get them to the House floor for full debate.

The legislative session is slated to last 110 days, ending May 1.

"This will be the 6th time I take the oath as State Representative and I have to say I will say that oath with the same heart and determination as the first time," said Pettengill. "Iowa House District 75, thank you for your belief and trust in me. I will do my best not to let you down."