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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 10, 2026

HSB 748: A bill for an act relating to residential real estate, including access to records of unit owners associations and the disclosure of home inspection information.

This bill (HSB 748) modifies Iowa law regarding residential real estate transactions. It requires unit owners associations to provide certified status on dues payments (paid, delinquent, or future amounts) and to justify any fees charged for record access. For home inspections, it shifts the obligation to provide remediation-related report portions to the seller from the buyer (without charge), and allows sellers to cancel contracts if buyers fail to share this information. These changes directly affect homeowners, buyers, sellers, and property management entities involved in residential transactions.
in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SF 2383: A bill for an act relating to standards for settlement of certain motor vehicle insurance claims.

This bill sets new rules for how auto insurance companies handle claims involving vehicle repairs. For property insurance claims (where the insured's own car is damaged), insurers must pay based on the cost of aftermarket parts available within 100 miles of the repair shop, not original manufacturer parts. For liability claims (where someone else's car is damaged), insurers must use original parts unless the vehicle owner gives written consent to use aftermarket parts and the insurer agrees to cover modifications and defend against related claims. Violations can result in fines up to $50,000 or license suspension for insurers.
passed · Iowa · House Mar 10, 2026

HF 989: A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 989 establishes a new regulatory framework for anaerobic digester systems used in animal feeding operations. The bill defines various terms related to these systems, including digester manure, feedstock, and digestate. It grants a state department the authority to create rules for the on-farm construction, expansion, storage, stockpiling, and application of materials associated with anaerobic digesters. These regulations aim to manage organic materials originating from animal feeding operations, and the bill also provides for fees and applicable penalties.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates anaerobic digesters in animal operations to manage organic waste, reducing pollution risks and aligning with environmental protection goals through structured oversight.85% confidence
passed · Iowa · House Mar 10, 2026

HF 851: A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 851 requires all Iowa public and nonpublic schools offering kindergarten through grade 12 to include specific nutrition education in their health curricula. It mandates that students learn about the importance, benefits, and role of animal-based proteins, dairy, vegetables, and fruits in a balanced diet across multiple grade levels. The bill also modifies career and technical education to include agriculture, food, and natural resources instruction, emphasizing local food sourcing. These changes apply to all schools meeting state curriculum standards, with requirements beginning in the 2023-2024 school year for certain grades.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates nutrition curriculum in K-12 health classes and modifies CTE to include agriculture, enhancing educational content per bill's requirements.95% confidence
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2738: A bill for an act establishing a state-based health insurance subsidy, and making an appropriation.

This bill creates a state-funded health insurance subsidy program to help Iowans maintain affordable health coverage after federal subsidies expire in 2026. It establishes a new state fund that will provide financial assistance equal to the value of the federal premium tax credit that would have been available in 2025, ensuring residents do not lose coverage due to the federal funding reduction. The program requires applicants to submit standard health insurance application information including income and immigration status, with subsidies potentially available retroactively from January 1, 2026. State agencies will develop an online application system, and the bill appropriates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover these subsidies until federal credits are restored.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded health insurance subsidy program, increasing funding for essential public services and protecting residents from coverage loss due to federal funding reduction.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes state-funded health insurance subsidy to maintain affordable coverage after federal subsidies expire, directly expanding access and protecting healthcare access for residents.95% confidence
Brian Meyer (D) Angel Ramirez (D) Ken Croken (D) Jennifer Konfrst (D) Dave Jacoby (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HSB 759: A bill for an act establishing a pilot program in the department of health and human services to refurbish and recondition durable medical equipment purchased under the medical assistance program.

This bill creates a pilot program in Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to collect, refurbish, and redistribute durable medical equipment purchased through the state's medical assistance program. The program would partner with a national nonprofit organization to track equipment given to recipients, notify them when the item is no longer needed due to death or health changes, and arrange for pickup and reconditioning. Refurbished equipment would be placed in the nonprofit's inventory and made available at no cost to other eligible recipients who need the items. The department must submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing the program's progress and costs, and the pilot program is set to end on July 1, 2030.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes pilot program to refurbish and redistribute durable medical equipment, improving access to medical supplies for medical assistance recipients.90% confidence
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2731: A bill for an act establishing the percentage of income payment plan program to be administered by the department of health and human services.

This bill establishes a Percentage of Income Payment Plan Program administered by Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to help low-income individuals pay off unpaid utility bills. The program is available to those who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program, and participants cannot receive benefits from that program while enrolled. Under the plan, utility companies must stop collecting unpaid balances and stop charging interest on them, while the department creates a payment schedule requiring individuals to pay between 2.4% and 6% of their gross monthly income toward their utility bills. When individuals make their monthly payments, the department covers the remaining balance for that month and applies their payments toward the total arrears, with any remaining debt becoming due upon discharge from the program.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers by helping low-income individuals pay utility bills, preventing service disconnection and reducing financial barriers to energy access.85% confidence
Larry McBurney (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2734: A bill for an act providing for the processing and marketing of meat and poultry products, including by prohibiting vertical integration, providing for a health and safety program, and providing for the divestiture of interests in processors by certain retailers, and providing penalties.

This bill, known as the Retailer-Processor Fairness Act, prohibits large grocery retailers from owning or controlling meat and poultry processing facilities in Iowa, aiming to prevent vertical integration that could reduce competition. It defines "dominant retailers" as those with over $18 billion in annual sales or operations in more than 20 states, and bars them from exclusive contracts that force producers to sell livestock only to them or their owned processors. The Attorney General will assess retailer compliance every two years starting in 2027, publish lists of violators, and require non-compliant retailers to submit plans to divest their processing interests. The law also establishes a health and safety program for meat and poultry processing and includes penalties for violations.
J.D. Scholten (D) Josh Turek (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2735: A bill for an act relating to programs administered by the Iowa finance authority including the firsthome program and home ownership assistance program for military members, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

This bill establishes and funds the Firsthome program and the Military Home Ownership Assistance Program administered by the Iowa Finance Authority. The Firsthome program provides grants up to $10,000 for down payments and closing costs to eligible first-time homebuyers who meet income, credit score, and debt-to-income requirements while completing homebuyer education. The Military Home Ownership Assistance Program receives a $2.2 million state appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026 to continue offering financial assistance to current and former members of the U.S. armed forces purchasing homes. The bill also defines eligibility criteria, including specific service history requirements for military personnel and their surviving spouses, and requires the Finance Authority to adopt rules to implement the programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2.2M to fund home ownership programs for military members and first-time buyers, strengthening community development and financial assistance.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes and funds Firsthome program providing grants for down payments and closing costs to first-time homebuyers, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly funds and establishes the Military Home Ownership Assistance Program with $2.2M appropriation, directly advancing veteran benefits and home ownership support.95% confidence
Brian Meyer (D) Angel Ramirez (D) Ken Croken (D) Dave Jacoby (D) Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2732: A bill for an act providing for water quality practices, including an edge-of-field practice tax credit and cover crop practice tax credit.

This Iowa bill establishes a new water quality practice program that provides tax credits to farmers for implementing specific environmental measures on their land. The program offers two main tax credits: one for edge-of-field practices like wetlands or buffer strips that filter water draining from fields, and another for cover crops planted to protect soil health between growing seasons. Farmers must meet eligibility requirements including a net worth limit of two million dollars and qualify for the family farm tax credit to receive these credits. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will administer the program and has the authority to inspect practices on farms to verify compliance. The bill also clarifies that farmers receiving these tax credits cannot simultaneously receive other non-repayable financial assistance for the same water quality improvements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits to farmers for environmental practices, offering tax relief and promoting agricultural sustainability through fiscal incentives.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax credits for water quality practices and cover crops, directly protecting environment through pollution reduction and soil conservation.95% confidence
Josh Turek (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2733: A bill for an act relating to water quality, including a water quality monitoring network and the water quality initiative, an agricultural best management practices tax credit, an Iowa clean water farm program and property tax credit, and water quality practices loans, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.

This bill establishes funding and programs to improve water quality in Iowa through agricultural best management practices, tax credits, and monitoring initiatives. It allocates approximately $28 million to support a water quality monitoring network and the water quality initiative, which will help farmers implement practices that reduce nutrient pollution in watersheds. The legislation creates a tax credit for agricultural operations that install eligible water quality practices and expands funding for the Iowa Clean Water Farm Program to encourage voluntary adoption of conservation measures. Additionally, the bill provides for water quality practices loans and establishes a cost-share program where the state may contribute up to 50 percent of the cost for eligible projects, while also supporting urban soil and water conservation efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $28M for water quality programs and creates tax credits for agricultural operations, directly advancing budget and tax policy through funding and tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $28M for water quality monitoring, provides tax credits for agricultural best management practices, and funds programs to reduce nutrient pollution in watersheds.95% confidence
Ross Wilburn (D) Tracy Ehlert (D) Amy Nielsen (D) Brian Meyer (D) Angel Ramirez (D)
in committee · Iowa · House Mar 9, 2026

HF 2736: A bill for an act modifying provisions related to area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

This bill modifies how Iowa calculates and distributes funding to area education agencies and school districts, primarily adjusting the foundation base percentages used to determine regular program and special education support services funding. It establishes new formulas for calculating professional development supplements starting in 2026 and requires that at least 90% of special education support services funds received by districts after 2025 be used for services contracted from area education agencies. The legislation also ensures that certain teacher and professional development supplements are paid in full even if the governor orders budget reductions, protecting these specific funding categories from cuts. Additionally, the bill clarifies rounding rules for most funding computations and includes a legislative intent statement linking school funding quality to student education quality.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases education funding by adjusting foundation base percentages and establishing new formulas for professional development supplements, strengthening state budget allocation for education services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill modifies funding formulas to increase support for area education agencies and school districts, including professional development supplements and special education services.85% confidence
Ross Wilburn (D) Tracy Ehlert (D) Brian Meyer (D) Angel Ramirez (D) Ken Croken (D)
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