Iowa Bills

This resolution honors Senator Izaah Knox for his service in the Iowa Senate and wishes him well in his future endeavors. The document lists his legislative achievements, committee memberships, and various community leadership roles to recognize his contributions to the state. Adopted on April 21, 2026, the measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of his public service rather than a change to laws or policies.

HF 2717 defines "major rules" as those with significant costs ($200k+ annual or $1M+ over 5 years), adverse economic impacts, or Clean Air Act changes. It requires state agencies to classify proposed rules as "major" and provide detailed regulatory analyses covering costs, benefits, alternatives, and impacts on businesses and communities. The bill also mandates that the Legislative Services Agency conduct its own review of major rules, including cost assessments for regulated entities and state revenue effects. This procedural change affects how Iowa agencies develop regulations and directly impacts businesses, local governments, and individuals subject to new rules. The bill is pending in the 2026 legislative session.

Senate Resolution 118 formally honors Senator Jack Whitver for his service in the Iowa Senate. The resolution recognizes his leadership roles, including Senate President and Senate Majority Leader, as well as his extensive committee work and legislative achievements. It was adopted by the Senate to acknowledge his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors.

This bill directs the Governor of Iowa to opt into a federal tax credit program that allows individuals to receive tax breaks for donating money to scholarship-granting organizations. These organizations are nonprofits that provide financial aid for elementary and secondary education expenses, such as tuition and tutoring, to students in both public and private schools. To maintain eligibility for this program starting in tax years after January 1, 2027, the state's departments of revenue and education must follow federal rules and submit required information to the U.S. Treasury.

This bill establishes a statewide electronic system for county veterans service offices to submit federal benefit claims and requires staff in these offices to obtain specific federal certifications and security clearances within twelve months of employment. It creates a new veterans services excellence fund funded by lottery proceeds and state appropriations to incentivize counties to improve veteran outreach and application efficiency, with annual allocations based on performance metrics starting in 2027. The legislation also clarifies that recognized veterans' service organizations can represent veterans in federal benefit claims and grants them power of attorney for this purpose. Additionally, it sets up quarterly reporting requirements to share performance data with county commissions and boards of supervisors.

This bill establishes a Choose Iowa school purchasing program that matches school district spending on local agricultural products with state funding, allowing schools to purchase meat, poultry, dairy, grains, eggs, honey, and produce from Iowa farms at a one-to-one reimbursement rate. It also creates a Choose Iowa food bank purchasing program that provides matching funds to Iowa food banks and emergency feeding organizations for similar local food purchases, with a cap of $50,000 per organization annually. The legislation authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to administer these programs, set membership criteria for participating farms and businesses, and use up to 5% of program funds for administrative costs. Additionally, the bill allocates $1.75 million annually to support renewable fuel infrastructure for retail motor fuel sites and $150,000 for program administration.

HF 1050 modifies how certain aboveground storage tanks are assessed for property tax purposes. The bill specifies that aboveground storage tanks with a capacity of 91,000 gallons or less will no longer be assessed and taxed as real property, regardless of their use. This change directly affects property owners with such tanks and local taxing authorities. The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

This bill is a resolution that formally honors Senator Julian Garrett for his 15 years of service in the Iowa Senate. It recognizes his legislative history and public contributions but does not change any laws or policies.

HF 2104 prohibits the use of eminent domain (government power to take private property) for pipelines primarily transporting carbon oxide. It directly affects pipeline companies seeking to acquire land for new pipelines by banning this specific method of land acquisition. The bill amends Iowa law to state that no person may exercise eminent domain for building or operating such pipelines, effective immediately upon enactment. This applies to all condemnation cases filed on or after the effective date, preventing new carbon oxide pipeline projects from using this legal process to secure right-of-way.

This resolution instructs the Senate to pause its review of specific government appointments. It applies to any positions submitted by the Governor or other authorities on or after April 15, 2026, that have not yet been confirmed by that date. The key mechanism is a formal deferral of action, meaning the Senate will not vote on these confirmations until further notice. This measure directly affects the confirmation process for those specific roles but does not change the underlying laws or the qualifications required for the positions.

This resolution honors Senator Tom Shipley for his service in the Iowa Senate and expresses good wishes for his future endeavors. The bill directly affects Senator Shipley by formally recognizing his contributions to agriculture, rural education, and various state committees during his tenure. It outlines his specific achievements, such as advocating for funding for rural schools and supporting historic tax cuts, without proposing any new laws or policy changes. As a commemorative measure, the text serves to acknowledge his public service rather than to alter existing legislation.

This bill modifies the expiration date for a temporary legal exception that allows minors to file civil claims against a specific congressionally chartered organization for sex offenses. Instead of automatically ending on December 31, 2026, the exception will remain in effect until the related bankruptcy proceedings and all associated appeals are fully concluded. The change directly affects the timeline for victims seeking compensation from the organization's bankruptcy estate by tying the deadline to the final resolution of the case rather than a fixed calendar date.