House File 883 requires public school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons, to female students in grades six through twelve. These products must be accessible in women's restrooms within school buildings and refilled regularly. The bill appropriates state funds to the Department of Education from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, to reimburse school districts for the full cost of compliance. After this period, school districts will cover these costs using state school foundation aid.
This bill authorizes Iowa's Department of Administrative Services director to sell two specific properties: the Henry A. Wallace state office building (502 E. 9th St., Des Moines) and its adjacent parking structure (628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines). The sale must occur under terms set by the director, with all proceeds deposited into the state's general fund. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment and does not change existing property ownership or create new programs.
HF 410 would require Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to set reimbursement rates for child care providers caring for unhoused children equal to the rate for children needing special-needs care. The bill defines "unhoused" as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including living in motels, shelters, cars, or transitional housing. This change directly affects child care providers serving unhoused children and the state's child care assistance program budget. The bill was introduced on February 13, 2025, and remains in committee.
HF 133 creates a state-funded grant program to help local governments demolish vacant school buildings that stopped being used as schools before January 1, 2021. Grants prioritize small communities (populations under 2,500) and the 88 least populous counties, requiring applicants to align demolition plans with local economic or community development goals. Property sold after demolition must return profits (minus demolition costs) to the fund, and the program requires annual reports to lawmakers. The fund takes effect July 1, 2025, if appropriated funding is secured for the 2025 fiscal year.
House File 707 establishes a standing annual appropriation of $20,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026. This funding is dedicated to making free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters throughout the state. HHS will distribute these kits through existing contracts with the Iowa radon awareness recipient, certified radon laboratories, or other approved vendors. All test kits must be obtained from and analyzed by a certified radon laboratory, and distributors are required to provide resulting data to HHS upon request. The department will also provide an online link on its website for ordering these kits.
HF 797 creates special "National Wild Turkey Federation" license plates for Iowa vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, applicants pay a one-time $25 fee for standard letter-number plates (or $50 total for personalized plates), plus an annual $10 fee on top of regular registration. All fees collected are directed to the state's general fund and then allocated to the Department of Natural Resources to provide grants specifically for wild turkey habitat conservation and hunting programs. Priority for these grants goes to Iowa chapters of nonprofits focused on wild turkey conservation and increasing hunter participation. The bill ensures the Department of Transportation cannot require a minimum number of plate orders before issuing the special plates.
This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in specific facilities from $50 to $85. It directly affects residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for intellectual disabilities or mental illness, and children's psychiatric medical institutions. The bill requires the state to supplement residents with income below $85 per month to reach the full $85 allowance, using annual appropriations from the general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services. This change provides a concrete policy adjustment to support residents' personal expenses within the Medicaid program.
This bill (SF 447) changes Iowa's process for replacing lost or destroyed vehicle title certificates. It increases the fee for a replacement title from $20 to $30, with county treasurers authorized to retain $18 of that fee (up from $12) for the county general fund. The bill harmonizes inconsistent legal references to "replacement certificate of title" and applies retroactively to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, and county treasurers processing title replacements.
SF 326 directs Iowa to apply for participation in the federal SUN Bucks program, which provides summer food benefits to children. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit an application to the USDA by the bill's effective date and develop an administration plan by April 1, 2025. It appropriates state funds from the general fund to cover administration costs for the summer 2025 program. This would directly affect approximately 240,000 Iowa children eligible for the program, which is funded federally with an estimated $29 million to address summer food insecurity. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to July 1, 2024.
HF 57 allows Iowa breweries to ship beer directly to consumers within Iowa and to other states (if permitted there), subject to specific rules. It requires breweries to obtain a $25 "beer direct shipper permit," pay a $5.89 per barrel tax on shipped beer, and submit biannual sales reports. Shipments must be to individuals aged 21+ for personal use only (not resale), labeled clearly, and shipped via licensed carriers. The bill affects Iowa breweries seeking to sell directly to consumers, adding permit fees, tax obligations, and reporting requirements while clarifying that direct shipping does not require beverage container refunds.
