Rep. Hans Wilz

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 247) removes the state sales and use tax on purchases of honeybees in Iowa. It directly affects beekeepers, apiaries, and businesses that sell honeybees by eliminating the tax they would otherwise pay when buying these insects. The key provision amends Iowa’s tax code to specifically exempt honeybee sales from both the sales tax (under Code section 423.3) and the use tax (under Code section 423.5, due to existing tax code rules). This change means customers buying honeybees will pay no state tax on the purchase price.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for its 50th anniversary. It highlights NCSL's role as a bipartisan organization supporting state legislatures through research, idea-sharing, and fostering cooperation. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses congressional appreciation and directs the House Chief Clerk to send a copy to NCSL.

Maddy summaryHF 116 would have prohibited tanning facilities in Iowa from allowing anyone under 18 years old to use tanning devices. The bill directly affected tanning facilities and minors under 18 by banning their access to tanning equipment. Key provisions required facilities to enforce this age restriction, with violations subject to civil penalties of up to $1,000 or court-ordered injunctions. The bill was recommended for passage by committees but was withdrawn on March 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 920 appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. The program provides matching funds for SNAP recipients to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets and grocery stores across Iowa. Starting January 1, 2026, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing program participation, locations, and redemption rates. The funding does not expire at year-end but remains available for the program's continued operation.

Maddy summaryHF 105 updates Iowa's definition of "medical cannabidiol" to explicitly include specific product forms: oral options like tablets and tinctures, topical products such as gels and creams, and limited inhalable forms including vaporized cannabis. This change directly affects patients using medical CBD products and healthcare providers dispensing them under Iowa's medical program. The bill clarifies which cannabis-derived products qualify as "medical cannabidiol" for legal purposes, replacing the previous definition with detailed categories. It does not create new access or alter patient eligibility but ensures defined product types are covered under existing medical use laws. The bill passed committee with strong support (19-1-1) and is now moving forward in the legislative process.

Maddy summaryHF 830 sets a minimum price for alcoholic liquor sold by Iowa's Department of Revenue to retail licensees. It requires the department to use the higher of either the manufacturer's price, the wholesale price paid by the department, or a new minimum unit price of 50 cents per 18 milliliters of alcohol. This minimum unit price calculation overrides the existing 50% markup rule when it results in a higher price. The bill directly affects the Department of Revenue (the state's sole alcohol wholesaler) and Class "E" retail licensees who purchase alcohol for resale.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Archie and Nancy Martin for their historical support of Black students at Iowa State University. It recognizes their role in addressing housing discrimination by hosting students at their Ames home (the Martin House, now a historic landmark) and advocating with university leadership. The resolution also references existing honors, including Martin Hall (named in 2004) and scholarships established in 2008 to support students of color. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the Martin family’s contributions to educational equity.

Maddy summaryHF 364 appropriates $20,000 annually from the state general fund starting fiscal year 2025-2026 to provide free radon test kits to Iowa homeowners and renters. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must designate a lab to supply, distribute, and analyze the kits, with the lab required to share test data with HHS. HHS will also create an online ordering system on its website for residents to request kits. This bill directly affects residential property occupants by making radon testing accessible at no cost, while the funding mechanism ensures ongoing availability through annual appropriations.

Maddy summaryHF 377 requires landlords in Iowa to address elevated radon levels in rental properties. Tenants can test for radon (using a certified professional) and must notify landlords if levels reach 4 parts per billion (the EPA action level). If confirmed high, landlords must install a radon mitigation system within 90 days and retest, providing results to tenants. If landlords fail to install the system or radon remains high after installation, tenants can terminate their lease with full refunds of prepaid rent and security deposits, without penalties. This bill directly affects renters and landlords in Iowa rental housing.

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.