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passed both · Iowa · Senate May 11, 2026

SJR 11: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to requirements for certain state tax law changes.

SJR 11 proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would change the requirements for passing certain state tax laws. It mandates that any bill increasing state individual or corporate income tax rates, or establishing a new state tax on income or reserves, must receive a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate. This requirement does not apply to taxes imposed by local governments. The amendment also sets a one-year limit for legal challenges to the enactment of such tax bills. If passed by two consecutive General Assemblies, Iowa voters would consider this amendment in the November 2026 general election.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires two-thirds majority for income/corporate tax increases, restricting legislative ability to raise taxes per constitutional amendment.90% confidence
passed both · Iowa · House May 3, 2026

HCR 104: A concurrent resolution to provide for adjournment sine die.

This bill is a procedural resolution that officially ends the 2026 Regular Session of the state legislature. It designates May 3, 2026, as the final day for the Ninety-first General Assembly to conduct business before adjourning indefinitely. The measure requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to agree on this date to formally close the legislative year.
Brian Meyer (D) Pat Grassley (R)
passed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2761: A bill for an act relating to driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards marked to reflect gold star status.

This bill allows surviving spouses, parents, children, or siblings of U.S. military members who died while on active duty during a conflict or from service-related causes to request a special mark on their driver's license or identification card. If the request is approved with proof of eligibility, the state will prominently display the phrase "GOLD STAR FAMILY" on the front of the license or card. The legislation does not change any other information on the documents and does not affect individuals who do not meet these specific eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes and honors families of fallen service members by adding 'GOLD STAR FAMILY' to identification cards.95% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2785: A bill for an act extending the biodiesel blended fuel tax credit.

This Iowa bill extends the expiration date for the biodiesel blended fuel tax credit from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2033. The change directly affects retail dealers who sell biodiesel fuel blends, allowing them to continue claiming a state income tax credit for promoting these fuels. By updating the relevant tax code sections, the legislation ensures that dealers whose tax years do not align with the original repeal date can still claim the credit for a full calendar year. The bill also clarifies how the credit amount should be calculated for dealers claiming it in the year following the extension period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends a tax credit for biodiesel, providing fiscal relief and promoting renewable fuel incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends tax credit for biodiesel, a renewable energy fuel. This promotes renewable energy production and use within the energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtending tax credits for biodiesel incentivizes renewable fuel use, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends biodiesel tax credit, encouraging sustainable fuel adoption for vehicles.90% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2786: A bill for an act modifying the sales or use tax refund for biodiesel production.

This Iowa bill modifies the state tax refund program specifically for biodiesel producers. The legislation increases the refund rate from four cents to five cents per gallon of biodiesel produced within the state. It also extends the expiration date for this tax benefit from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2031. These adjustments apply to the total number of gallons produced by eligible producers during each quarter of a calendar year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax refunds for biodiesel producers, providing fiscal relief and extending a tax benefit.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases tax refunds for biodiesel production and extends the benefit period, directly incentivizing renewable energy production and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases tax incentives for biodiesel production, a renewable fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and promotes clean energy usage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes biodiesel production, promoting sustainable fuel options for vehicles and enhancing the transportation energy supply.75% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2793: A bill for an act relating to a railway tracks overpass and underpass fund, and making appropriations.

This bill creates a new state fund to provide financial assistance for building highway overpasses and underpasses across railway tracks. The Department of Transportation will manage the fund and distribute grants to cities and counties to help cover construction costs. Unlike current rules that only apply to cities, this measure extends similar support to counties, ensuring both local governments can address safety and convenience issues related to railway crossings. The bill also specifies that any interest earned on the fund will remain within it and that the money will not automatically revert to the general treasury at the end of each fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new state fund and makes appropriations to finance highway overpasses and underpasses, directly advancing the budget topic by allocating resources for public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a new state fund to finance highway overpasses and underpasses, directly funding transportation infrastructure and safety improvements.95% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 2, 2026

HF 2791: A bill for an act permitting an exchange of the cash reserve levy for another local levy within the school budget for certain school districts to correct for an extreme circumstance and including effective date provisions.

This bill allows certain Iowa school districts to temporarily exceed their usual cash reserve tax limits for the 2026-2027 school year if a single property tax correction caused their taxable value to drop by at least $100 million. To do this, the districts must offset the extra money raised for reserves by reducing other local property taxes, such as the management levy, ensuring the total tax amount remains within legal limits. The process requires the district to notify the Department of Management, which will then adjust the official tax rates to reflect these changes. This measure is designed to help districts maintain financial stability after a significant administrative error in property valuation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows school districts to correct extreme tax valuation drops by temporarily increasing reserve levies, ensuring fiscal stability and protecting school budgets.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows districts to exceed reserve limits to correct tax drops, ensuring financial stability and protecting school budgets.85% confidence
passed both · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2284: A bill for an act relating to the use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or registration plate information, and making penalties applicable.

SF 2284 restricts how law enforcement uses automated traffic systems. It prohibits sharing historical license plate data collected to monitor potential crime with private companies if the data could identify a person or vehicle, creating a misdemeanor for violations. The bill also bans citations for noise violations based on brake or exhaust sounds while slowing down, and requires local authorities to let vehicle owners contest automated citations by proving they weren’t driving at the time - allowing citations to be transferred to the actual driver if evidence is provided. This affects police departments using automated systems and vehicle owners who receive automated traffic violation notices.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement data sharing with private entities and requires contesting automated citations, enhancing civil rights and accountability in traffic enforcement - key criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts sharing license plate data to protect privacy, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy95% confidence
passed both · Iowa · Senate May 2, 2026

SF 2263: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, and possession of weapons, and including effective date provisions.

This bill modifies Iowa's gun laws in three key areas. It allows concealed firearms in locked vehicles within publicly accessible parking lots (like those at government buildings) when unoccupied, with exceptions for National Guard facilities. It explicitly prohibits rules that would ban firearms in vehicles transporting foster children. Additionally, it creates "weapons free zones" around schools and public parks, imposing double fines for firearm offenses within these areas (excluding designated hunting zones). The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Jason Schultz (R)
passed · Iowa · Senate May 1, 2026

SF 2491: A bill for an act providing for the rural veterinarian loan repayment program, including by allowing a loan repayment recipient to exclude net income attributable to loan payments received under the program.

This bill modifies Iowa's rural veterinarian loan repayment program to allow recipients to exclude the value of loan payments from their taxable income. It applies to veterinarians who receive financial assistance to work for four years in designated rural or shortage areas. Under the new rules, eligible individuals can subtract up to $15,000 per year, or a total of $60,000, from their state tax return, provided the amount does not exceed their outstanding loan balance. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that recipients may transfer their service obligation to a new practice within the same rural area with commission approval.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by allowing exclusion of loan payments from taxable income, supporting fiscal management for rural veterinarians.85% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 1, 2026

HF 2779: A bill for an act relating to authorizations to conduct advance deposit wagering.

This bill authorizes the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to license entities to offer advance deposit wagering, a system where users fund an account to place bets on horse races. It specifically requires that any electronic or phone-based bets placed within five miles of a licensed racetrack must have an agreement with that track's operator. Additionally, the law designates fifty percent of the net revenue from these wagers to horse purses and the remaining fifty percent to the Polk County racetrack licensee. The legislation applies to operators and the specific horse racing facility in Polk County that meets existing compliance standards.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill designates 50% of net revenue from wagers to horse purses and the remaining 50% to the Polk County racetrack, directly funding state and local programs.85% confidence
passed · Iowa · House May 1, 2026

HF 2778: A bill for an act modifying the individual income tax credit for emergency medical services personnel to include volunteer ambulance drivers, and including retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill expands an existing Iowa state tax credit to include volunteer ambulance drivers, who were previously excluded from the benefit available to certified first responders. By amending the definition of "emergency medical services personnel," the legislation allows these volunteer drivers to claim a $250 tax credit for their services. The change applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring that eligible individuals can claim the credit for past years.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credits for volunteer emergency medical personnel, providing fiscal relief and recognizing essential public service contributions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands tax credit to volunteer ambulance drivers, strengthening support for emergency medical services personnel and encouraging volunteerism in healthcare.90% confidence
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