Rep. John Wills

Primary HJR 2

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A joint resolution designating the Iowa darter as the official state fish for the state of Iowa.

Maddy summaryHJR 2 designates the Iowa darter (Etheostoma exile) as Iowa's official state fish. The bill requires the state historical museum to display images of the fish and mandates that the Iowa Official Register include a photo and description alongside other state symbols like the state bird and tree. This procedural resolution does not change laws or affect residents directly but formally recognizes the fish as a symbol of Iowa's native biodiversity and water quality. The Iowa darter was chosen because it is the only species named after Iowa and serves as an indicator of clean water habitats.

In committee Jan 23, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 61

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the disclosure of prices charged for certain health services rendered by health care providers and hospitals.

Maddy summaryHF 61 requires health care providers to publicly list prices for their 25 most common services (with coding and plain-language descriptions) online, updated annually. Hospitals must list prices for 75 most common inpatient and 75 outpatient services (using Medicare grouping) online, updated quarterly. All disclosed prices must include a disclaimer stating they are estimates, not binding charges, and actual costs may vary. The bill directs Iowa's department to align these requirements with existing federal price transparency rules under the Affordable Care Act.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare providers to disclose prices for common services, enabling informed patient decisions and improving cost transparency in healthcare access.85% confidence

In committee Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 63

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of human smuggling, and providing penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes human smuggling as a criminal offense in Iowa. It makes it illegal to knowingly transport, harbor, or conceal someone entering the U.S. without proper documentation when the person benefits financially and knows the individual is likely to be exploited. Standard human smuggling is a class D felony (up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $10,245), while aggravated cases involving weapons, bodily harm, or sexual exploitation are class B felonies (up to 25 years in prison). The law directly affects individuals who facilitate undocumented immigration for financial gain, particularly those who exploit vulnerable people.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new felony for human smuggling with mandatory prison terms, expanding criminalization without reform elements or reduced penalties.95% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill criminalizes human smuggling with felony penalties, increasing state enforcement against immigration-related crimes, aligning with 'oppose' stance by restricting facilitation of illegal immigration.90% confidence

In committee Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 118

Introduced · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring the historic performance of the Dordt University women’s basketball team.

Introduced Apr 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 117

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating University of Northern Iowa

Passed Apr 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2242

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to aid, processes, services, and support staff for children in, adopted from, or in need of foster care, and making appropriations.

died Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2206

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to public safety personnel by modifying the retirement benefits of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, restricting bail for murder in the first degree or felonious assaults committed upon public safety personnel, and providing for a tax credit for moving expenses available against the individual income tax for new public safety personnel moving to the state.

died Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2254

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to student public school attendance, including by modifying provisions related to state aid payments to school districts and requiring the development of an attendance improvement plan when a student is chronically absent from school.

died Mar 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2243

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the adoption tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

died Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2112

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to unlawful activities, including those related to state residency and citizenship requirements in determining eligibility for public assistance, and the smuggling of persons, and providing penalties.

died Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track