Rep. Bubba Sorensen

Primary HF 351

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act removing psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of substances classified as schedule I controlled substances under Iowa’s uniform controlled substances Act.

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.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves legal barriers for psilocybin research, enabling potential mental health treatment development under healthcare policy.85% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 24

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to public contact with dangerous wild animals, and making penalties applicable.

Maddy summaryHF 24 prohibits allowing the public to have direct contact with certain dangerous wild animals, specifically adding sharks over 23 inches in length or with documented biting histories to the definition. The bill defines "direct contact" as physical touch or proximity without a permanent barrier, and bans such contact even if other laws might otherwise permit it. Violating this prohibition is an aggravated misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in jail and fines between $855 and $8,540. This law directly affects facilities like aquariums or wildlife exhibits that previously allowed public interaction with these animals.

In committee Jan 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 11

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

Maddy summaryHF 11 modifies Iowa's school calendar start date rules. It allows public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to begin the school year as early as the first business day three days after the Iowa State Fair ends, instead of being required to start no sooner than August 23 under current law. This change provides flexibility for schools to align calendars with the State Fair schedule. The bill does not alter the minimum 180-day school year requirement or other existing calendar rules. It directly affects all Iowa public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

In committee Jan 14, 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 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

Primary HR 110

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring and congratulating Caitlin Clark for her extraordinary accomplishments and establishing February 22, 2024, as Caitlin Clark day in the state of Iowa.

Passed Feb 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2056

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to child care center staff requirements for providing unsupervised child care to children up to five years of age.

died Feb 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 109

Introduced · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution affirming the state of Iowa’s support for the state of Texas and condemning the federal government’s immigration policies.

Introduced Feb 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track