Rep. Cindy Golding

Primary HF 169

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic tabulating equipment and optical scan voting systems.

Maddy summaryHF 169 removes a requirement that Iowa counties use optical scan voting systems for most elections. The bill eliminates the mandate from existing law that forced counties to use these systems, making their use optional instead. It retains a provision allowing 100 voters to petition for automatic tabulating equipment in small elections, but no longer requires counties to use optical scan systems unless they choose to. This change applies to all elections under Chapter 49, except where the commissioner directs otherwise. The bill directly affects Iowa election officials and county election administrators.

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 160

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the casting of provisional ballots by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot.

Maddy summaryHF 160 requires voters registering to vote on election day or casting an in-person absentee ballot to cast a provisional ballot instead of a regular ballot. The absentee and special voters precinct board must verify the voter's eligibility - specifically whether they have a felony conviction without restored voting rights - using a state database before counting the ballot. If the database confirms eligibility, the provisional ballot is counted; otherwise, it is rejected. This bill changes current practice by mandating provisional ballots for these voters regardless of polling place technology, ensuring eligibility verification occurs before ballot counting.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts voting rights for felons without restored rights by requiring eligibility verification, limiting participation in elections related to criminal justice outcomes.85% confidence

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 106

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the survival of, and the bringing of a cause of action for, wrongful death of an unborn child.

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.

In committee Jan 29, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 91

In committee · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the duties of the secretary of state, including the address confidentiality program and the conduct of elections, and including effective date provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 91 updates Iowa's address confidentiality program, allowing domestic abuse survivors to provide shelter contact details instead of their physical address for mail and privacy protection. It clarifies candidate eligibility rules by requiring felony conviction disqualification statements on filings and limiting objections to federal candidates to specific constitutional requirements. The bill explicitly prohibits ranked choice voting in Iowa elections, stating such methods "shall not be conducted." Additionally, it adds definitions for absentee ballot envelopes to streamline mail-in voting processes. The changes to the address program and voting methods take effect immediately, while the ranked choice voting ban begins January 1, 2026.

In committee Jan 17, 2025 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 HF 2112

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to unlawful activities, including those related to state residency and citizenship requirements in determining eligibility for public assistance, and the smuggling of persons, and providing penalties.

died Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2259

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of looting, and providing penalties.

died Mar 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2031

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades one through twelve.

died Feb 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 2330

died · Iowa House · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents.

died Feb 28, 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