Rep. Brent Siegrist

Primary HR 3

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution affirming Iowa’s support for the State of Israel.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 3) is a symbolic statement by Iowa's House of Representatives affirming the state's support for Israel. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals or entities; instead, it expresses solidarity through shared values, condemns antisemitism and terrorism, and encourages cultural and economic collaboration between Iowa and Israel. The resolution highlights Iowa's partnership with Israel's Western Galilee region, economic ties in agriculture and technology, and support for Israel's sovereignty following the October 7 attacks. It was adopted unanimously (76-10) on February 13, 2025, with no binding policy changes.

Passed Feb 18, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 323

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to enclosed structures on private docks and required insurance.

Maddy summaryHF 323 allows private dock owners with valid permits to build enclosed structures (max 30ft wide, 20ft above water) for protecting hoists or slips, provided they use rust-resistant materials and avoid plumbing, electricity, or living spaces. The bill requires these dock owners to maintain $1 million per occurrence liability insurance for the dock and structure. It directly affects private dock owners who want to add such structures, focusing on safety standards and financial liability for damages.

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 2

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution to arrange for opening the sessions with prayer.

Maddy summaryHR 2 is a procedural resolution that directs the House of Representatives to appoint a single member to organize opening sessions with prayer. It directly affects the House's daily session protocol and the individual committee member appointed under this resolution. The key mechanism is the appointment of one committee member to arrange for prayer at the start of each legislative session. This resolution does not create new laws or impact constituents but modifies the House's internal ceremonial practice. It was adopted by the House on January 13, 2025.

Passed Jan 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 1

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution for the selection and appointment of secretaries and pages.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (HR 1) establishes internal House of Representatives staffing rules. It allows each member to select and appoint a personal secretary for clerical support, while the Speaker and Chief Clerk appoint their own secretaries and pages to serve during the legislative session. The resolution was adopted on January 13, 2025, with no further action needed. It affects only House staff appointments, not public policy.

Passed Jan 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 120

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Iowa State University

Passed Apr 15, 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 HR 114

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring and congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeye women’s wrestling team for winning the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Tournament.

Passed Apr 3, 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 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