In the closing hours of the 2019 legislative session, Republicans in the Iowa House have scaled back their plan to change the commission that nominates Iowa Supreme Court Justices and members of the Iowa Court of Appeals.

House Democratic Leader Todd Prichard, who is an attorney, says Democrats oppose any change to the commission that reviews applicants and nominates a slate of judges to the governor.

There were other key policy developments Friday as lawmakers considered state budget plans. Republicans are moving to cancel government contracts with Planned Parenthood for sex education classes.

Both Chambers will be back in session this morning.