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The meeting began with a moment of silence for the Iowa Lakes Community College students involved in a bus crash, followed by a prayer led by Pastor James D. Mosley, Jr. The prayer emphasized gratitude for diversity, the contributions of Black leaders during Black History Month, and the importance of justice and compassion. The journal was approved without corrections. Senator Dickey announced that it was Iowa Motor Truck Day at the Capitol, encouraging senators to engage with truckers and participate in a truck driving simulator. He also mentioned a donation to charity for the senator with the highest score in the simulator. Senator Zimmer shared reflections from attending a Supreme Court hearing, highlighting the importance of due process and the need for the legislative branch to prioritize the judicial branch in budgeting. He urged legislators to consider the four-way test of truth, fairness, goodwill, and benefit in their work. Senator Stade addressed the urgent need for clean drinking water in Iowa, advocating for action on water quality legislation. He emphasized that solutions exist and called for collaboration to improve water quality. Senator Weiner raised concerns about Iowa's rising cancer rates and praised University of Iowa students for their fundraising efforts for children's health. He urged the legislature to take action on cancer prevention measures. Senator Peterson discussed the need to raise the minimum wage in Iowa, criticizing recent salary increases for state officials while low-wage workers remain at $7.25 an hour. He also called for oversight of the child protective system, referencing a troubling case of abuse within the foster care system and urging attention to the safety of children. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until February 16th at 1 p.m., which was approved.