Budget & Taxes

signed · Iowa · House Jun 2, 2026

HF 992: A bill for an act relating to the fee for duplicates or other evidence of interstate fuel use tax permits or licenses.

HF 992 increases the fee for duplicate or proof of interstate fuel tax permits from 50 cents to $1.00 per document. This affects commercial vehicles operating across state lines that use fuel purchased outside Iowa, requiring them to carry proof of tax payment for Iowa fuel taxes. The bill modifies existing law that mandates these vehicles to possess such proof while operating in Iowa. The change directly impacts businesses and drivers managing interstate fuel use compliance, without altering the underlying tax requirements or penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases fee for interstate fuel tax permits, generating additional state revenue without altering tax policy structure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 20, 2026

HF 2748: A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products; the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities; the use of agricultural land; and taxation, including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes; making penalties applicable; and including effective date and applicability provisions.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state funding matching for agricultural purchases, strengthening local food systems and supporting Iowa farmers through dedicated appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides matching funds for schools to purchase local agricultural products, enhancing school food programs and supporting student nutrition.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Iowa · House Apr 14, 2026

HF 2752: A bill for an act relating to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations.

This bill modifies the Teach Iowa Scholar Program to change how state funding is distributed to teachers starting in the 2026 fiscal year. It mandates that 20% of the funds go to special education instructors and 50% go to teachers working in rural school districts, which are defined as those with fewer than 1,000 students. The legislation also clarifies that a single teacher cannot receive funding under both categories simultaneously, requiring the state department to assign them to only one group. These changes directly affect eligible classroom teachers in Iowa by altering the specific criteria and allocation percentages for the scholarship fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes specific funding allocations for the Teach Iowa Scholar Program, directing state funds to special education and rural teachers.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for special education and rural teachers, strengthening educational access and teacher support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Iowa · House Mar 19, 2026

HF 2492: A bill for an act providing for supplementary weighting for school districts that share career and technical education instructors.

HF 2492 adds career and technical education (CTE) instructors to the list of positions eligible for shared operational functions that qualify for extra school district funding. School districts sharing CTE instructors (defined as licensed teachers with specific endorsements in grades 5-12) with other districts or political subdivisions for at least 20% of the school year will receive a supplementary funding boost of three pupils per shared function. This change expands existing funding rules, which previously covered roles like counselors and special education directors, to specifically include CTE instructors. The bill aims to redirect resources toward student programming by incentivizing shared staffing arrangements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands school finance by adding supplementary funding for districts sharing CTE instructors, directly increasing state appropriations for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides supplementary funding (3 pupils per shared function) for districts sharing CTE instructors, expanding school finance support for career education programs and teacher collaboration.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Iowa · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SF 657: A bill for an act related to state taxation and finance and other related matters, by creating, modifying, and eliminating tax credits and tax incentive programs, providing for penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

SF 657 modifies the state's tax credit system by creating new credits, changing existing ones, and eliminating some tax incentive programs. It establishes penalties for failing to comply with these tax credit rules and specifies when the changes take effect, including retroactive application to prior tax years. This bill directly affects businesses and individuals who claim tax credits under the state's finance code. Signed into law by the Governor on June 6, 2025, it changes how taxpayers access and qualify for state tax incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new tax credits and modifies existing ones to support business development and economic growth, aligning with fiscal responsibility measures.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Iowa · Senate Jun 27, 2025

SF 660: A bill for an act relating to sports wagering and tourism, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

SF 660 establishes a regulatory framework for legal sports wagering within the state and allocates state funds to support tourism initiatives. It directly affects licensed sports betting operators, state tourism agencies, and businesses in the hospitality sector. Key provisions include creating licensing requirements for sports wagering entities, setting tax rates on bets, and directing new revenue toward tourism marketing and infrastructure projects. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 11, 2025, following unanimous passage in the Senate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax revenue from sports betting and allocates funds to tourism infrastructure, directly funding public initiatives through new appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Iowa · House Jun 27, 2025

HF 1044: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission, and providing for properly related matters including the deposit of captive company premium tax revenue.

HF 1044 is an appropriations bill that provides funding for multiple Iowa state agencies and offices, including the Department of Administrative Services, Auditor of State, Ethics Board, governor's offices, and the Department of Revenue. It allocates budget authority for the operation and regulation of these state entities, covering their administrative needs and existing functions. The bill directly affects the agencies listed by authorizing their use of state funds for day-to-day operations and regulatory activities. It does not create new policies or programs but ensures continued funding for current state government functions. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law by the governor on June 11, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to multiple agencies for operations, directly supporting budget execution and fiscal management per appropriations language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes