Rep. Ann Meyer

Maddy summaryHouse File 963 proposes to exempt the sale of laundry soap or detergent from the state sales tax. This bill directly affects consumers who purchase these cleaning products and the retailers who sell them. It achieves this by adding a new subsection to Section 423.3 of the state's Code, specifically exempting the sales price of laundry soap or detergent. As a result, these items would also be exempt from the state's use tax.

Maddy summaryHF 962 modifies the Iowa child and dependent care tax credit, affecting taxpayers who claim this credit against their individual income tax. It reduces the number of graduated income thresholds used to calculate the credit from seven to four. The bill also removes the current maximum income threshold for eligibility, allowing taxpayers with higher incomes to potentially claim the credit. Specifically, taxpayers with Iowa net income of $25,000 or more would be eligible for 50% of the federal child and dependent care credit. These changes would apply retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 964 proposes to exempt the sale of toilet paper from the state's sales tax. This would directly affect consumers, who would no longer pay sales tax on toilet paper purchases, and retailers, who would stop collecting sales tax on this item. The bill achieves this by amending Section 423.3 of the state's code, adding the sale of toilet paper to the list of items exempt from sales tax. By operation of existing code, this exemption would also apply to the use tax.

Maddy summaryHF 966 proposes to exempt the sale of dietary supplements from the state sales tax. Currently, dietary supplements are subject to sales tax, similar to candy or soft drinks. This bill would amend existing law to remove dietary supplements from the list of items subject to sales tax. This change would reduce the cost for consumers purchasing products like vitamins and minerals, as the exemption also extends to the use tax.

Maddy summaryHR 13 is a resolution that officially designates the month of June, annually, as Cancer Survivors Month, and the first Sunday in June, annually, as Cancer Survivors Day. It encourages residents to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about the challenges and triumphs of living with cancer, and support cancer research and care.

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 556 requires health insurers in Iowa to respond to credentialing requests from physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, and physician assistants within 56 calendar days. If an application is denied, insurers must provide a written explanation. Denied applicants can appeal internally and then to the insurance division, with "network adequacy" specifically listed as a valid appeal reason. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was withdrawn on March 21, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHF 124 requires mental health facilities and hospitals to follow specific steps before discharging people involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. Facilities must refer patients to administrative services organizations, assess suicide risk, provide a 30-day supply of prescribed medications, and create detailed discharge reports including appointment schedules, medication lists, crisis prevention plans, and educational materials about mental health symptoms. The bill also mandates post-discharge coordination by these organizations through follow-ups and home visits, and requires facilities to report discharges to the court for confirmation. This directly affects individuals receiving involuntary mental health treatment in Iowa facilities, aiming to improve continuity of care and safety after discharge.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 7) honors Iowa Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for their 44 years of providing free business counseling and training across all 99 counties, and specifically recognizes two 2025 award winners: Sierra Elbert (founder of Groom Curriculum, recipient of the Deb Dalziel Women Entrepreneur Achievement Award) and Abe Sandquist (founder of Natural Fertilizer Services, recipient of the Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award). It expresses the House's thanks to the SBDCs for supporting Iowa entrepreneurs and making the state a better place to live and work. As a symbolic resolution - not a law - it has no direct policy impact but serves to publicly acknowledge these organizations and individuals.

Maddy summaryHF 374 allows Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to delegate specific custodial duties - including consent for routine medical care - to licensed foster care providers when a court transfers legal custody of a child to HHS. The bill defines "routine medical care" as preventative care (excluding vaccinations), non-emergency check-ups, and necessary medications like antibiotics, ensuring children can participate in typical childhood activities. Licensed foster care providers receiving this delegation must be notified by HHS, and parents or guardians retain residual rights that cannot override HHS's authority for routine care. This bill directly affects foster children, HHS, and licensed foster care facilities. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on March 14, 2025.)