Iowa Bills

introduced · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2616: A bill for an act relating to shooting from roads, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2616 prohibits shooting rifles, shotguns (with slug loads), pistols, or revolvers from any public road, including the shoulders used for disabled vehicles or emergencies. The bill defines "road" broadly to cover the entire area where vehicles normally travel, but excludes peace officers and military personnel acting in their official duties. Violating this law results in a $30 fine for unlawfully discharging a weapon from a road.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SF 2362: A bill for an act establishing a long-term care workforce solutions interim committee.

SF 2362 creates a study committee to examine Iowa's long-term care workforce challenges. The committee, made up of legislative leaders and 12 stakeholder representatives (including consumers, providers, and state agencies), will review service adequacy, training needs, recruitment strategies, pay rates, and turnover causes. It must submit findings by January 2027, after which the legislative fiscal committee will review the report and propose solutions by October 2027. This bill does not change laws but sets a process for studying workforce issues affecting long-term care workers and residents.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2632: A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements applicable to school districts.

HF 2632 lowers the vote threshold for school district bond approvals from 60% to a simple majority (over 50%). This change applies specifically to school districts, while counties, cities, and other local governments must still secure 60% approval for bond measures. The bill amends Iowa Code sections 75.1 and 296.6 to reflect this distinction. All bond elections must still occur on the date specified in section 39.2, subsection 4, paragraph "d".

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2644: A bill for an act relating to the use of electronic monitoring for sex offenders.

This Iowa bill requires electronic monitoring for sex offenders who cannot verify their residence under existing registration rules (sections 692A.104 and 692A.108). It specifically applies to offenders failing to provide proof of where they live, mandating monitoring in addition to other supervision terms. Risk assessments still guide supervision for most sex offenders, but this provision triggers monitoring when residence verification is impossible. The bill does not change general supervision rules but adds this specific requirement for unverified addresses.

failed · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SSB 3145: A bill for an act relating to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, vapor products, and consumable hemp products, and making appropriations to the department of health and human services and the department of justice.

SSB 3145 increases taxes on cigarettes to 6.85 cents per cigarette and establishes new tax rates for tobacco products (22.55% + 28% of wholesale price), with specific provisions for cigars (max $0.55 tax per cigar) and snuff ($1.19 per ounce). It directly affects tobacco distributors, retailers, and consumers by imposing these taxes at various points in the supply chain and for personal use. The bill includes exemptions for small personal quantities (e.g., less than 25 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco) and requires electronic tax payments for vending machines. It also allocates funding to Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice for tobacco-related programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HR 107: A resolution designating February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month.

This resolution designates February 2026 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month to raise awareness about CTE programs. It specifically urges Iowa residents to learn about and support local CTE programs that help students develop job skills for careers in fields like health, technology, and manufacturing. The resolution does not create new programs or funding - it serves as a symbolic recognition of CTE’s role in preparing students for workforce readiness. It directly affects Iowa communities by encouraging public engagement with existing CTE initiatives.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2574: A bill for an act relating to the penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer.

HF 2574 increases penalties for public employees and officials who steal money from public employers. It mandates prison time for anyone who takes over $10,000 from a public employer (like state agencies, schools, or local governments) while working as a public employee or official, including contractors or vendors. Courts cannot delay sentencing or suspend prison terms in these cases unless the defendant proves, with strong evidence, that special circumstances justify an exception. The bill defines "public employer" broadly to cover state and local government entities, and "public official" as defined in Iowa law. This change directly affects public sector workers who commit theft exceeding $10,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SJR 2008: A joint resolution supporting devolution of power from the United States department of education to the states.

SJR 2008 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Iowa General Assembly supporting the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education and the transfer of education authority to state and local governments. It argues that federal education regulations have caused inefficiency and stagnant student reading scores despite high spending, and that states are better positioned to address local educational needs. The resolution urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with efforts to dissolve the Department of Education, citing the Tenth Amendment as the constitutional basis for state control. This resolution does not change federal policy but formally expresses Iowa's position on education governance.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SJR 2012: A joint resolution supporting devolution of power from the United States department of education to the states.

This is a symbolic joint resolution (SJR 2012) passed by Iowa's legislature. It expresses Iowa's support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and urges Congress to cooperate with such efforts. The resolution argues that education policy should be managed by states rather than the federal government, citing constitutional principles and claims that federal involvement has not improved student reading scores. It does not create new laws or change existing policies - it is purely a statement of legislative opinion.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2038: A bill for an act relating to deer depredation.

HF 2038 modifies Iowa's deer depredation program to help farmers affected by deer damage. It changes eligibility from requiring proof of specific crop or tree damage to needing only an economic loss of $1,000 or more to agriculture, horticulture, or silviculture operations. The bill allows both landowners and tenants (as defined in the law) to apply for depredation permits and deer shooting permits, and permits conservation officers to issue these permits directly. It also adds a new provision allowing deer taken under these permits to be disposed of by composting.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2088: A bill for an act relating to fraudulent practices including providing a false social security number to an employer or prospective employer, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2088 makes it illegal for someone to provide a Social Security number that doesn't belong to them to an employer or prospective employer, whether to get a job, keep a job, or gain another benefit. The bill directly affects job seekers and workers who might try to use a false SSN. Penalties range from a class C felony (for higher-value fraud) to a simple misdemeanor, depending on the financial impact. This bill adds a specific criminal provision to Iowa's existing fraud laws targeting SSN misuse in employment contexts.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2026

HF 2128: A bill for an act relating to orders for child support including requests for information regarding digital financial accounts, and providing penalties.

This bill allows Iowa child support agencies to request records from digital financial accounts (like online banking or payment apps) to enforce child support orders. It defines "digital financial account" as any online account storing, transferring, or receiving money digitally. Parents or putative fathers who refuse to provide these records without valid reason face a class D felony charge, punishable by up to five years in prison or fines up to $10,245. The law directly affects individuals legally responsible for child support payments.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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