Rep. Bill Gustoff

Maddy summaryHF 417 increases Iowa's tuition and textbook tax credit for eligible families from 25% to 50% of the first $2,000 spent annually per dependent on private or accredited public school tuition and textbooks (K-12). It directly affects Iowa taxpayers with children attending qualifying non-profit, accredited schools that comply with civil rights laws. The bill applies retroactively to tax years beginning January 1, 2025, meaning families can claim the higher credit for 2025 taxes immediately. The credit remains subject to existing eligibility rules, including school accreditation and non-profit status requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that placing campaign signs on property owned by banks, insurance companies, credit unions, or similar financial entities does not count as a campaign contribution, provided those entities are not in the business of selling signage. It directly affects campaigns seeking to display signs on such properties and the financial institutions themselves. The key provision removes a potential barrier by specifying that only entities actively selling signage would trigger contribution rules when hosting campaign signs. This change streamlines campaign signage placement on non-signage businesses' property without altering contribution limits.

Maddy summaryHF 50 changes how local authorities in Iowa handle revenue from automated traffic enforcement systems. It requires them to deposit any excess funds (after covering system operation, maintenance, and administration costs) into the state's road use tax fund each month, instead of using those funds for transportation projects or police/fire department costs as current law allows. Local authorities must also submit monthly reports detailing all revenue and expenses related to these systems. The bill directly affects cities and counties using automated traffic cameras or remote enforcement technology.

Maddy summaryHF 90 modifies continuing education requirements for licensed professionals in Iowa. It requires that all continuing education credits must directly relate to the licensed profession, prohibiting boards from imposing unrelated requirements. The bill also exempts licensed practitioners with at least ten years of experience and a master’s or doctoral degree from renewal requirements (unless they hold an evaluator endorsement needing ten-year renewal). Additionally, it mandates the Iowa Supreme Court to update attorney continuing education rules to ensure they only include practice-related requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 106 amends Iowa law to allow parents to pursue wrongful death claims if an unborn child dies due to another party's negligence or misconduct. The bill expands the definition of "person" in wrongful death statutes to include an unborn child, defined as a human embryo or fetus from fertilization until birth. This change enables legal claims to survive the death of an unborn child, meaning parents could seek compensation for the loss as they could for a born child. The policy directly affects families who experience the death of an unborn child due to accidents or negligence, providing a legal pathway for compensation under existing wrongful death laws.

Maddy summaryHF 103 requires Iowa's public universities and community colleges to provide reasonable accommodations to students who are pregnant or recently gave birth. This includes allowing rescheduling of assignments and exams, granting up to 12 months for completing coursework or degrees (or longer if medically necessary), and permitting leave of absence without penalty. Institutions must also maintain written policies, post protections online, assign a staff contact for pregnancy-related support, and allow students to keep housing during leave. The law mandates that schools cannot force students to withdraw or limit participation due to pregnancy and establishes a complaint process through the Attorney General.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Iowa voter identification cards, driver's licenses, and nonoperator identification cards to indicate whether the holder is a U.S. citizen. It applies to all new or renewed IDs issued after the bill's effective date. Voters must provide additional proof of citizenship if their ID does not display this status. The law directly affects all Iowa voters and ID applicants who use these specific identification forms.

Maddy summaryHF 111 creates a tax credit for advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) who serve as unpaid clinical preceptors for nursing students. Eligible preceptors receive a $500 credit per qualifying clinical mentoring session (with at least 100 hours of supervised learning), capped at $2,000 annually for individual income tax. To qualify, preceptors must provide uncompensated instruction at their workplace, be selected by nursing programs, and have at least one year of preceptor experience. The credit applies to tax years starting January 1, 2026, and any unused portion isn’t refundable or carryable to other years.

Maddy summaryHF 39 modifies how local governments communicate property tax changes and bond issuances to residents. Starting July 1, 2026, property tax statements mailed to owners must show a side-by-side comparison of current year taxes versus the estimated taxes for the next year, including the percentage change. For bond issuances (e.g., for infrastructure projects), local governments must mail written notice to every eligible voter, including the bond amount, project purpose, estimated cost, and the specific annual tax increase for a $100,000 home. This directly affects property owners receiving tax bills and voters in counties/cities issuing bonds, requiring clearer financial transparency before bond votes.