Iowa Bills

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 391: A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

Bill HF 391 requires school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to incorporate specific content related to pregnancy and fetal development into their curricula. This affects students in grades seven through twelve. The bill mandates that human growth and development (grades 7-8) and health (grades 9-12) curricula include instruction on human biology related to pregnancy and development inside the womb. Key provisions require the use of a high-definition ultrasound video, at least three minutes long, showing early fetal organ development. It also requires a computer-generated rendering or animation, similar to the "Meet Baby Olivia" video, depicting fertilization and every stage of human development inside the uterus until birth.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 696: A bill for an act relating to the registration requirements for vehicles of excessive size and weight operating under a single-trip permit, and providing fees.

HF 696 modifies the registration requirements for vehicles that exceed established size and weight limits and operate under a single-trip permit. It allows these vehicles to be registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT) on a single-trip basis for their combined gross weight. A fee of four dollars per ton is applied for any weight exceeding 40 tons. Additionally, the bill removes the prohibition against using a general 72-hour trip permit in lieu of the specific oversize or overweight vehicle registration requirements.

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 512: A bill for an act relating to closing costs for a debt secured by an interest in land.

This bill amends Iowa law concerning closing costs for consumer loans secured by an interest in land, such as mortgages. It allows creditors to contract for and receive bona fide and reasonable closing costs, including certain specified fees. For mortgage bankers, if the points and fees on a consumer loan do not exceed federal limits, specific state restrictions on those fees will not apply. Additionally, the bill explicitly permits discount points that genuinely reduce the interest rate and points agreed upon by the creditor and borrower to offer a given interest rate.

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HJR 9: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of an accused to confront children and other witnesses.

HJR 9 is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa. This proposed amendment would allow the state to create laws that limit an accused person's right to directly confront certain witnesses. Specifically, these limitations could apply to witnesses who are under 18 years old or who have a mental illness, intellectual disability, or other developmental disability. The aim is to provide protection for these vulnerable witnesses during legal proceedings.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 695: A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.

HF 695 is a bill that increases the fee for duplicate or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses in Iowa. This bill directly affects operators of commercial vehicles that travel into or through Iowa using fuel acquired in another state, as these vehicles are required to carry such a permit or evidence of it. Specifically, it raises the maximum fee for obtaining a duplicate permit or other evidence from fifty cents to one dollar. This change is related to the existing requirement for these vehicles to ensure Iowa fuel taxes are accounted for on fuel consumed within the state.

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 841: A bill for an act relating to the purchasing of a youth deer hunting license and tag.

HF 841 relates to youth deer hunting licenses and tags. It requires the Department of Natural Resources to make youth deer hunting licenses available for purchase during the same period as general deer hunting licenses, including throughout all established deer hunting seasons. The bill allows a youth deer hunting license and tag to be used in the season it was issued or in any subsequent established deer hunting season, using the method of take authorized for that specific season. Once the tag is filled, the license is no longer valid for future seasons.

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 982: A bill for an act relating to the natural hazard mitigation financing program, the disaster recovery housing assistance program, the disaster recovery new housing program, post-loss assignment of benefits, the licensing and regulation of adjusters, appraisers, and umpires, and the Iowa economic emergency fund, and providing penalties, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

HF 982 establishes and funds a natural hazard mitigation financing program to assist communities in preparing for and recovering from disasters. This program creates dedicated funds, separate from the state's general fund, and authorizes the issuance of bonds and notes to finance a revolving loan fund and provide state matching funds for federal disaster relief. The bill also addresses disaster recovery housing assistance, post-loss assignment of benefits, and the licensing and regulation of adjusters and appraisers. It impacts various stakeholders involved in disaster response and recovery, including state agencies, local governments, and individuals.

in committee · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 268: A bill for an act exempting cash tips from the individual income tax, and including applicability provisions.

House File 268 proposes to exempt cash tips from the individual income tax. It directly affects individuals who receive cash tips and report them to their employers. The bill amends existing tax code to allow taxpayers to subtract the amount of reported cash tips from their taxable income. This change would apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 110: A bill for an act excluding overtime pay from the individual income tax, and including applicability provisions.

HF 110 proposes to exclude overtime pay from the individual income tax in Iowa. This bill directly affects individuals who earn overtime compensation. It allows taxpayers to subtract the portion of their compensation earned at one and a half times their regular rate from their taxable income. These provisions would apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Iowa · House Apr 17, 2025

HF 442: A bill for an act providing for the disclosure of lead service lines in real estate disclosures.

HF 442 amends Iowa law to require the disclosure of lead service lines during real estate transactions. This bill directly affects individuals selling and buying real property in Iowa. It adds definitions for "service line" and "lead service line" to the state's real estate disclosure code. Sellers will now be required to include information about the presence of lead service lines as part of their standard property disclosure statements.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SSB 1215: A bill for an act relating to state banks’ purchase of certain federal tax credits.

SSB 1215 allows state banks in Iowa to purchase specific federal tax credits. The bill amends Section 524.901 of the Code 2025, permitting these banks to invest without limitation in federal tax credits authorized under 26 U.S.C. §45 and 26 U.S.C. §48 for their own accounts. This expands the types of investments state banks are allowed to make.

died · Iowa · Senate Apr 16, 2025

SF 214: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing.

SF 214 expands and clarifies the powers of the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) and the boards it oversees. It allows DIAL to adopt standards by referencing readily accessible online publications and to administratively close complaints that do not allege specific violations. The bill also grants DIAL investigators peace officer authority for certain compliance investigations, though they cannot carry weapons, and requires DIAL to keep licensees' private information confidential. Finally, it transfers responsibility for rules governing persons with disabilities parking spaces from the Department of Public Safety to DIAL and eliminates fees for fire and accident inspections.

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