Rep. Brian Meyer

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Staff Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 13, 2025, enemy attack in Palmyra, Syria. It recognizes their service, sacrifice, and posthumous promotions to staff sergeant, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa National Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' respect for their lives and sacrifice, and directs copies to be sent to their families as a gesture of recognition. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy or funding changes, solely intended to honor the fallen service members and their families.

Maddy summaryHCR 102 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint convention for the 2026 Iowa General Assembly session. It directs the House and Senate to convene together on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to hear Chief Justice Susan Christensen present the annual "Condition of the Judiciary Address" as required by Iowa Code section 602.1207. This resolution does not create new law but sets the meeting for the Chief Justice to report on the judicial branch's status and recommend actions. It directly affects the legislative process and the judicial branch by establishing a formal forum for this required annual update.

Maddy summaryHCR 103 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's legislature on January 15, 2026, to hear a report on the Iowa National Guard's condition. It directs the House and Senate to convene together at 10:00 a.m. that day and specifically invites Major General Stephen E. Osborn to present the Guard's status. This resolution does not change laws or policies; it only sets up a formal session for the National Guard leadership to update lawmakers. The bill was adopted by both chambers on January 12, 2026, and is now in effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's House and Senate for Governor Kim Reynolds to deliver her annual "Condition of the State" address. It specifically sets the date (January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) and directs legislative leaders to formally invite the Governor to speak at this prearranged session. The resolution does not change any laws or policies; it solely establishes the timing and format for the Governor's annual address to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 394 restricts the Department of Transportation from designating a segment of State Highway 5 and US Highway 65 as an interstate unless federal exemptions for vehicle weight and size are secured. It creates a temporary exception, allowing implements of husbandry to continue operating on a specific portion of this highway if it becomes an interstate, until a suitable alternative route is established. The bill appropriates $250,000 to the Department of Transportation to study and develop this alternative highway route for agricultural vehicles. These provisions directly affect the Department of Transportation's authority over highway designations and agricultural vehicle operators in the specified areas.

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 914 modifies Iowa's education structure by changing how area education agencies (AEAs) operate and interact with the Department of Education. It removes outdated sections and updates key provisions, including requiring AEAs to provide evidence-based professional development and special education oversight through a new "division of special education" within the Department (not AEAs). The bill also revises budget processes, mandating that AEA annual budgets must be approved by both the Department of Education and the State Board of Education before final adoption. These changes directly affect AEAs, local school districts, and students - particularly those with disabilities - by clarifying service responsibilities and oversight for educational programs.

Maddy summaryHF 812 requests the Iowa legislative council to form an interim study committee to plan a state education summit for 2026. The committee, with specific membership including educators, administrators, and education officials, must determine the summit’s location, agenda, and speakers by December 2025. It will focus on identifying best practices in education, such as active learning and technology use, and develop speaker recommendations. The committee’s final report will propose the summit’s details to the legislature and governor.

Maddy summaryHF 740 limits rent increases for current tenants in Iowa residential rentals and mobile home parks. Landlords cannot raise rents more than three times the Midwest consumer price index (CPI) increase over the past year or the assessed property value increase (whichever is higher), whichever is greater. Mobile home park tenants must receive written notice of any rent increase at least 90 days before it takes effect. The bill directly affects existing renters in these housing types by capping annual rent hikes based on economic or property value metrics.

Maddy summaryHF 727 caps the annual finance charge for consumer credit sales at 10% on unpaid balances. It applies to both open-end credit (like credit cards) and other installment credit, limiting how much lenders can charge in interest. The bill directly affects consumers who take out credit for purchases and the lenders who provide those loans. Key provisions set a strict 10% annual rate ceiling, replacing previous higher thresholds. This is a concrete policy change to limit interest costs for borrowers.