Rep. Josh Turek

Maddy summaryHF 368 updates Iowa's water quality laws to regulate large livestock operations. It specifically requires medium and large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) - like major dairy or hog farms - to obtain federal-style NPDES permits for managing manure and wastewater. The bill establishes state rules for manure storage, treatment, and facility inspections, aligning with federal Clean Water Act standards. These permits aim to prevent pollution from runoff into rivers and streams, directly affecting agricultural operations that meet the CAFO size definitions.

Maddy summaryHF 408 appropriates state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to eliminate all waiting lists for Iowa's Medicaid home and community-based services waivers as of June 30, 2025. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to use funds calculated by a Medicaid forecasting group (including staff from health, management, and legislative services agencies) to remove individuals from waiting lists. This funding specifically targets waiver programs that allow Medicaid recipients to receive care at home or in community settings instead of institutions. The amount spent and number of people served will be reported in the first fiscal year 2025-2026 forecasting report.

Maddy summaryHF 405 requires most health insurance plans in Iowa to cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription insulin at $25 per prescription for up to a 31-day supply. It directly affects people with diabetes who use insulin and are covered under health insurance plans that provide prescription drug coverage. The bill sets this $25 limit for four types of insulin (rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting) and applies to plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. It excludes certain insurance types like Medicare supplements, workers’ compensation, and dental/vision plans. The Iowa Insurance Commissioner will implement rules to enforce this requirement.

Maddy summaryHF 351 removes psilocybin and psilocin from Iowa's Schedule I controlled substances list under the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This change would reclassify these substances, meaning they would no longer be legally classified as having "high potential for abuse" with "no accepted medical use" under Iowa law. The bill directly affects individuals in Iowa who currently face legal restrictions related to these substances, including potential users and researchers. The key mechanism is amending the statute to delete psilocybin and psilocin from the Schedule I listing, altering their legal status without specifying a new classification. This is a direct policy change to the state's drug scheduling framework.

Maddy summaryHF 349 increases Iowa's state minimum hourly wage to $13.50 effective July 1, 2025. It requires all Iowa employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act to pay employees the higher of the state minimum wage or the current federal minimum wage. The bill removes a previous exception that allowed employers to pay less than the state minimum wage to employees working fewer than 90 days, ensuring all covered employees earn at least the state minimum wage. This directly affects all hourly workers in Iowa covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Election Day (the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years) as a legal public holiday across Iowa. It specifically requires state employees to receive paid time off on this day, while making the holiday applicable to all public and private entities. The legislation directly affects state workers by guaranteeing paid leave and indirectly impacts voters by creating a universal holiday for election participation. No other policy changes or provisions are included in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHF 281 repeals specific Iowa laws that protected workers' rights related to labor union membership. It removes legal restrictions preventing employers from refusing employment based on union membership or refusal to join, banning contracts that exclude workers for union ties, requiring union dues as a job condition, or automatically deducting dues from paychecks without written employee consent. These repealed sections (731.1-731.5) previously safeguarded workers' choices about union involvement and financial obligations. The bill directly affects workers' employment rights and employer practices concerning labor organizations. This is a procedural repeal removing existing legal protections, not creating new policy.

Maddy summaryHF 276 creates a study committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a state training school for females under 18. The committee, requiring specific members including HHS staff, Eldora school representatives, and youth behavioral health experts, must study costs, locations, programs, and timelines. It must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature and governor by December 15, 2025. This bill does not fund or create the school, only authorizes a study to inform future decisions.

Maddy summaryHF 290 (Iowa) creates automatic voter registration for eligible residents applying for or renewing a driver's license or ID card. When someone applies at a DMV office, their information is electronically sent to the voter registration system, and they are automatically registered to vote unless they actively decline within 21 days. This affects all Iowa residents applying for or renewing driver's licenses or ID cards, shifting registration from paper forms to an electronic process. The bill also requires other state agencies collecting voter-eligible data (like the Department of Education) to transmit that information to voter registration systems.