Iowa Bills

passed both · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2025

HCR 5: A concurrent resolution relating to joint rules of the Senate and House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

This concurrent resolution establishes procedural rules for the Ninety-first General Assembly's Senate and House of Representatives. It sets session naming conventions, requires bills to carry over between sessions with unchanged status (except for potential re-referral), standardizes bill formatting and printing, and outlines processes for handling companion bills and amendments. These rules govern internal legislative operations and do not create new laws or affect citizens directly.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 3: A resolution affirming Iowa’s support for the State of Israel.

This resolution (HR 3) is a symbolic statement by Iowa's House of Representatives affirming the state's support for Israel. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or entities; instead, it expresses solidarity through shared values, condemns antisemitism and terrorism, and encourages cultural and economic collaboration between Iowa and Israel. The resolution highlights Iowa's partnership with Israel's Western Galilee region, economic ties in agriculture and technology, and support for Israel's sovereignty following the October 7 attacks. It was adopted unanimously (76-10) on February 13, 2025, with no binding policy changes.

Bob Henderson (R) Christian Hermanson (R) Tom Moore (R) Charley Thomson (R) Henry Stone (R)

passed · Iowa · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 6: A resolution designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month.

HR 6 is a symbolic resolution designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. It recognizes the role of CTE programs in preparing students with skills for careers in fields like health sciences, manufacturing, and information technology. The resolution encourages Iowa citizens to learn about and support local CTE programs, which connect education to workforce needs and industry credentials. This is a non-binding awareness measure, not a policy change affecting laws or funding.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SR 1: A resolution relating to the Senate Code of Ethics governing the conduct of members of the Senate in relation to their senatorial duties during the Ninety-first General Assembly.

This resolution amends Iowa's Senate Code of Ethics for the Ninety-first General Assembly. It requires senators to avoid conflicts of interest - such as accepting economic opportunities that could influence their votes - and to divest investments if they were offered to sway their official duties. Senators must also disclose financial interests exceeding $1,000 annually, including business ties and investments, to ensure transparency. These rules directly affect all Iowa Senate members during the current legislative session, aiming to uphold public trust in their conduct.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2025

HCR 4: A concurrent resolution relating to the joint rules governing lobbyists of the Senate and House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

HCR 4 is a procedural resolution establishing joint lobbying rules for the Iowa Senate and House during the Ninety-first General Assembly. It requires lobbyists to register with legislative clerks, disclose which bills they are lobbying for or against, and file electronic reports detailing their activities. The resolution also prohibits lobbyists from offering economic incentives to legislators, paying for memberships on their behalf, or receiving bonuses tied to legislative outcomes. These rules apply directly to registered lobbyists and their clients seeking to influence state legislation.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 5: A resolution relating to permanent rules of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

This resolution establishes the permanent operating rules for the House of Representatives during the Ninety-first General Assembly. It sets specific meeting times (1:00 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. other days), requires members to be present for quorum, and mandates decorum during debate (e.g., no visual aids without permission, respectful language). Key provisions include requiring all electronic devices to be muted during sessions, restricting photography during votes, and outlining procedures for handling rule violations. The rules apply directly to all House members, staff, and visitors during legislative sessions.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 4: A resolution relating to the code of ethics of the House of Representatives for the Ninety-first General Assembly.

This resolution establishes a formal code of ethics for Iowa House members and staff, directly affecting all legislators and employees. It prohibits accepting economic opportunities intended to influence official duties, bans lobbying for political action committees during sessions, and requires disclosure of conflicts of interest when voting on legislation affecting personal financial interests. Specific rules include not charging lobbyists for expenses, avoiding excessive fees from legislative contacts, and refraining from using confidential information for personal gain. As a procedural ethics code, it sets clear conduct standards without changing substantive laws.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 4, 2025

HF 144: A bill for an act concerning the licensing and regulation of gambling games, including a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

HF 144 imposes a 5-year moratorium (2025-2030) on new gambling licenses for excursion boats, gambling structures, and racetracks, capping total licenses at 19. It restricts new licenses to counties with existing licensed operations as of January 1, 2025, and requires the commission to issue a socioeconomic study on gambling impacts before granting new licenses after 2030. The bill also prohibits new licenses if they would reduce existing operators' revenue by over 10% or harm community services. Effective retroactively from January 1, 2025, the law aims to limit expansion while requiring data-driven decisions about future gambling market conditions.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 2: A resolution to arrange for opening the sessions with prayer.

HR 2 is a procedural resolution that directs the House of Representatives to appoint a single member to organize opening sessions with prayer. It directly affects the House's daily session protocol and the individual committee member appointed under this resolution. The key mechanism is the appointment of one committee member to arrange for prayer at the start of each legislative session. This resolution does not create new laws or impact constituents but modifies the House's internal ceremonial practice. It was adopted by the House on January 13, 2025.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 1: A resolution for the selection and appointment of secretaries and pages.

This procedural resolution (HR 1) establishes internal House of Representatives staffing rules. It allows each member to select and appoint a personal secretary for clerical support, while the Speaker and Chief Clerk appoint their own secretaries and pages to serve during the legislative session. The resolution was adopted on January 13, 2025, with no further action needed. It affects only House staff appointments, not public policy.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 13, 2025

HCR 3: A concurrent resolution to provide for a joint convention for the Condition of the Iowa National Guard.

HCR 3 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's legislature on January 16, 2025, to hear an update on the Iowa National Guard. It directs the House and Senate to convene together at 10:00 a.m. that day and invites Major General Stephen E. Osborn to present the Guard's current condition, including readiness and needs. This resolution directly affects the Iowa General Assembly (which must attend) and the Iowa National Guard (which must provide the briefing). It does not create new laws or policies, but formalizes a routine legislative review process for the Guard's status.

passed · Iowa · House Jan 13, 2025

HCR 2: A concurrent resolution to provide for a joint convention for the Condition of the Judiciary Address.

HCR 2 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of the state legislature on January 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. It invites Chief Justice Susan Christensen to present the judiciary's condition report and recommendations under state law. This resolution directly affects the judicial branch by providing a formal forum for the Chief Justice to address the legislature. As a procedural measure, it does not change laws but sets the date for the annual judiciary condition address.

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