Rep. Judd Lawler

Maddy summaryHF 2552 exempts specific cancer care facilities from Iowa's certificate of need (CON) requirements. The bill defines "cancer care provider" to include outpatient oncology clinics, radiation therapy centers, chemotherapy infusion centers, cancer diagnostic facilities, oncology surgical centers, and related support services. This means these providers no longer need state approval (a certificate of need) before starting or changing services like cancer treatment. The exemption directly affects these cancer care facilities by removing a regulatory barrier for their operations.

Maddy summaryHF 2089 requires Iowa gambling licensees (like casinos and racetracks) to distribute at least 3% of gambling game receipts and 0.75% of sports wagering net receipts for nonprofit purposes. It mandates that 75% of these funds be distributed proportionally to Iowa counties based on where players reside, using records of each player's county of origin. Licensees must report annual distributions publicly and face civil penalties (up to 5% of required funds) for noncompliance. The bill directly affects gambling operators and ensures local nonprofits in contributing counties receive a share of revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Iowa county election officials to reject petitions for satellite absentee voting stations located on school property if the election ballot includes school-related funding questions (like bonds or levies). It directly affects county election commissioners who must follow this rule when processing station requests. The key provision adds a specific rejection criterion to existing election law, automatically disqualifying such petitions when school funding measures appear on the ballot. This policy change prevents satellite voting stations from being established on school grounds during elections involving school district funding decisions.

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 resolution recognizes and congratulates the Kirkwood Community College women's basketball team on its historic 2025 season, including a 33-2 record and a fourth-place finish in the national tournament. It acknowledges the team's achievements, its coach Kim Muhl, and player Jenna Twedt. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be sent to the Kirkwood Community College women’s basketball head coach and president.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 23 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and congratulating the Kirkwood Community College men’s basketball team for winning the 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national championship. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the team's head coach and the college president.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 247) removes the state sales and use tax on purchases of honeybees in Iowa. It directly affects beekeepers, apiaries, and businesses that sell honeybees by eliminating the tax they would otherwise pay when buying these insects. The key provision amends Iowa’s tax code to specifically exempt honeybee sales from both the sales tax (under Code section 423.3) and the use tax (under Code section 423.5, due to existing tax code rules). This change means customers buying honeybees will pay no state tax on the purchase price.

Maddy summaryHF 240 requires pipeline applicants in Iowa to provide proof of sufficient insurance or surety before a hazardous liquid pipeline permit is granted. This insurance must cover damages from pipeline discharges (both negligent and intentional), property damage from construction or leaks, and increased insurance costs or inability to obtain insurance for nearby residents. Pipeline companies must either purchase insurance for affected residents or reimburse them for higher premiums caused by the pipeline's presence. The bill was recommended for passage by committees but was withdrawn on March 31, 2025.

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 127 requires Iowa counties with populations of 125,000+ (based on the latest census) or those containing a state university campus to use "Plan Three" for electing county supervisors. This means these counties must adopt a specific representation map for supervisor elections, with new maps due by October 2025 for the 2026 general election. For supervisor vacancies, the bill mandates special elections in larger counties (125k+ population or university campuses) but allows appointments in smaller counties instead. The bill directly affects county governance structures in qualifying counties, altering both election planning and vacancy procedures.