Rep. Gary Mohr

Maddy summaryHF 2388 requires Iowa government entities to make specific employment separation details public for employees, contractors, and appointees. It mandates disclosure of the last work date, termination reasons (including alleged misconduct or contract breaches), and any excess compensation beyond regular pay. These details must be released as public records without needing court approval or custodian permission. The bill applies to all state government bodies handling such separations.

Maddy summaryHF 2220 establishes new standards for Iowa's subacute mental health care facilities. It requires facilities to create a written treatment plan within 24 hours of a resident's admission and eliminates preauthorization for the first 15 days of care. The bill limits managed care organizations to one review of medical necessity every 30 days after day 45 of treatment and prohibits discharge until proper support plans are in place. It also mandates an electronic bed-tracking system for children's psychiatric facilities and adjusts facility requirements to be less stringent than state mental health institutes. This bill directly affects subacute mental health facilities, residents, health insurers, and managed care organizations.

Maddy summaryHF 2389 establishes four new programs to support Iowa's game industry through the Economic Development Authority. It creates a tax credit program (up to 30% of development costs for qualifying companies with a $250k+ Iowa payroll), a matching grant program for private investments in Iowa studios (with forgivable loans requiring 75% in-state staff for 5 years), and a fellowship program offering $150k-$200k annual grants to bring industry professionals to Iowa for two years to teach, consult, or build industry infrastructure. The bill caps annual tax credit spending at $20 million and requires all programs to be administered by the Economic Development Authority. These programs directly affect Iowa game developers, investors in the industry, and experienced game industry professionals seeking relocation.

Maddy summaryHF 2435 modifies Iowa school policies related to kindergarten enrollment, promotion to first grade, and student discipline. It requires all school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt specific discipline policies for students causing violent or nonviolent disruptions, including behavior correction strategies, parent conferences, and mental health counseling (with consent). The bill mandates policies with escalating discipline levels, teacher input for classroom removals, and placement review committees for students removed from classrooms. It also adds requirements for schools to retain specified kindergarten students and follow federal education laws in discipline planning. These changes apply directly to all Iowa public and charter schools handling student conduct.

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 summaryHF 328 modifies the responsibilities of county recorders regarding land record information systems and related fees. It requires counties to upload data and images of recorded documents to the county land record information system, ensuring compatibility with their recording software. The bill also redefines the purposes for which an existing $1 fee on recorded transactions can be used. Furthermore, it allows county boards of supervisors to adopt an additional fee, not exceeding $10 per transaction, for filing or recording instruments.

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 bill raises the annual gross income limit for businesses to qualify as "targeted small businesses" in Iowa from $4 million to $200 million. It directly affects Iowa businesses that are 51% owned and operated by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans, or people with disabilities. Under the change, qualifying businesses must now have less than $200 million in average annual gross income (over three years) instead of the current $4 million cap. This adjustment would allow larger businesses to access programs supporting these ownership groups.

Maddy summaryHF 416 strengthens Iowa's open meetings and records laws by increasing penalties for violations and adding training requirements. It raises damages for unintentional open meetings violations from $100-$500 to $500-$2,500, and for intentional violations from $1,000-$2,500 to $5,000-$12,500. The bill also requires removal from office for members with prior violations (previously requiring assessed damages first) and mandates new officials complete a 1-2 hour training course on open records laws within 90 days of taking office. The Iowa Public Information Board must ensure training is available, including at no cost, with certificates maintained publicly. These changes apply to state and local governmental bodies but exclude the judicial branch, legislature, and governor's office.

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.