Rep. Adam Zabner

Maddy summaryHF 2198 requires web search portal businesses and data center businesses in Iowa to register with the Department of Revenue and file annual reports starting January 31, 2026. These reports must detail purchases of exempt property, backup power fuel, and electricity used for qualifying purposes. Beginning January 31, 2027, the Department will estimate the tax savings for these businesses based on their reports, and both the business name and estimated tax savings will become public records. The bill also mandates that the Economic Development Authority post all tax incentives provided to these businesses in a searchable public database within 30 days of the law's effective date. This law directly affects businesses receiving sales and use tax incentives under Iowa's tax code.

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 summaryThis bill requires Iowa's historical resource research centers in Des Moines and Iowa City to be maintained as publicly accessible, adequately staffed facilities within those cities. It amends existing law to specify that the Department of Administrative Services must operate these centers in buildings located in Des Moines and Iowa City, with sufficient staffing and public access. The bill directly affects the Department of Administrative Services, which manages these centers. It does not create new funding or alter historical research content, but mandates operational requirements for two existing facilities. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to the State Government committee.

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 summaryThis resolution (HR 14) calls on the President and Congress to support the Adoptee Citizenship Act, which would grant U.S. citizenship to children legally adopted from abroad who were 18 or older when the 2000 Child Citizenship Act took effect. It directly affects adoptees who were excluded from automatic citizenship under the 2000 law, despite being raised in the U.S. by American citizens. The resolution urges action to prevent deportation and address barriers these individuals face, such as difficulties obtaining passports, banking services, or education benefits. It does not create new law but advocates for congressional support of the pending Adoptee Citizenship Act.

Maddy summaryHF 931 removes specific restrictions on card game tournaments run by qualified veterans' organizations in Iowa. It eliminates requirements that every participant must have an equal chance of winning, that no second chances or multiple entries be allowed, and that tournaments must follow strict entry rules. This change directly affects Iowa veterans' groups that are federally chartered, dedicate tournament net proceeds to veterans' causes, and are tax-exempt under federal law. The bill amends Iowa Code section 99B.27 to simplify tournament rules for these designated organizations. The change allows such groups more flexibility in organizing their events without altering their existing financial or tax status.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 7) urges the U.S. President and Congress to support efforts granting citizenship to internationally adopted children who were over 18 when the 2000 Child Citizenship Act took effect. It specifically targets adoptees born abroad who were excluded from automatic citizenship under that law, despite being raised in the U.S. by American citizens. The resolution calls for passage of the Adoptee Citizenship Act, which would provide citizenship to these individuals, removing barriers they face in accessing banking, voting, education, and other services. It does not create new law but expresses Iowa's support for federal action to resolve this citizenship gap.

Maddy summaryHF 819 establishes a pilot program allowing voters with disabilities that prevent them from marking ballots by hand to independently and privately mark absentee ballots using assistive technology (like nonvisual or low-vision tools) or electronic devices that produce paper records. The program requires the state commissioner of elections to create rules for requesting absentee ballots by mail and to test the program in enough counties to determine statewide feasibility if not implemented statewide. The commissioner must submit annual reports to the legislature on the program’s progress by December 31 each year. The pilot program will end on July 1, 2028, unless extended.

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 summaryThis resolution honors Archie and Nancy Martin for their historical support of Black students at Iowa State University. It recognizes their role in addressing housing discrimination by hosting students at their Ames home (the Martin House, now a historic landmark) and advocating with university leadership. The resolution also references existing honors, including Martin Hall (named in 2004) and scholarships established in 2008 to support students of color. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the Martin family’s contributions to educational equity.