Rep. Kenan Judge

Primary HF 266

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to application fees charged by landlords to prospective tenants.

Maddy summaryHF 266 requires landlords in Iowa to refund 50% of an application fee to prospective tenants if they are not selected to rent a unit. This directly affects renters who pay application fees and landlords who collect them. The key provision mandates that landlords must issue this partial refund within a specified timeframe after rejecting an applicant. The bill amends Iowa Code Section 562A.9 to establish this requirement, aiming to reduce financial burden on renters who don't secure housing.

HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to refund 50% of application fees to rejected tenants, strengthening tenant financial protections in housing market.95% confidence

In committee Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 251

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act requiring the state board of education to publish information related to nonpublic schools that are accredited by an approved independent accrediting agency.

Maddy summaryHF 251 requires Iowa's state board of education to publish detailed information about nonpublic schools accredited by independent agencies. The board must list each school, the specific educational standards the accrediting agency required for accreditation, and any amendments or waivers to those standards. This information will be posted on the education department's website and updated annually by June 30. The bill expands transparency by making school-level accreditation details publicly available, moving beyond the current requirement that only listed accrediting agencies.

EducationSupports EducationRequires public transparency of nonpublic school accreditation standards, enhancing accountability and access to educational quality information per topic description.85% confidence

In committee Feb 6, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 152

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the federal summer electronic benefits transfer for children program, making an appropriation, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 152 directs Iowa to apply for and participate in the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Children program, which provides food assistance to children during summer months when school meals are unavailable. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (with Education) to submit an application to the USDA by February 2025 and appropriates state funds to cover administrative costs for the summer 2025 program. It directly affects approximately 240,000 Iowa children eligible for the program, which is funded by an estimated $29 million in federal resources. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment but applies retroactively to July 1, 2024, ensuring state funding covers costs from that date.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for administrative costs of food assistance program, directly funding an essential public service for children.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill provides food assistance to students during summer (when school meals unavailable), directly supporting educational access and student well-being through federal program participation and state funding.95% confidence

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2431

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations related to robotics and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics.

In committee Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 116

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring the outstanding performance of the Kirkwood Community College women’s basketball team and head coach Kim Muhl.

Passed Apr 9, 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 2235

Passed · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to filling a vacancy on a unit owners association executive board.

Passed Mar 21, 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 2300

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act modifying the sales tax holiday.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2356

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act providing for access to feminine hygiene products in public school restrooms.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track