Rep. Taylor Collins

Maddy summaryHF 22 sets new rules for Iowa's nonresident deer hunting licenses. It reserves 600 of the 6,000 annual antlered or any sex licenses specifically for nonresidents who own at least 40 acres of agricultural land in Iowa. If fewer than 600 landowners apply, unused reserved licenses become available to all nonresidents. The bill also limits bow season licenses to 35% of both reserved and general nonresident licenses, and requires all licenses beyond the 6,000 cap to be for antlerless deer only.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) to offer interviews for medical residency positions in specific specialties (like obstetrics, psychiatry, surgery, and primary care) to applicants who are Iowa residents, earned an undergraduate degree from an Iowa college, or graduated from an Iowa medical school. It also mandates that UIHC provide Iowa medical students with the chance to complete clinical "audition" experiences in their desired specialty before applying. UIHC must annually report to the governor and legislature by January 15th, detailing participation in interviews and audition clinicals, acceptance rates, and how many residency spots were filled by eligible applicants. The law aims to prioritize Iowa-trained medical professionals for local residency programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Iowa landowners to obtain depredation permits if deer cause $1,000 or more in damage to crops, horticultural products, trees, or nursery stock. It establishes a dedicated deer depredation season running January 11-31 each year for permit holders. During this period, landowners may hunt deer using rifles (with department-approved cartridges), shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, crossbows, or bows. The law directly affects agricultural landowners experiencing significant deer-related property damage.

Maddy summaryHF 23 prohibits discharging any firearm from within or on a motor vehicle on a public roadway in Iowa. It directly affects drivers and passengers who might fire weapons from vehicles on public roads. The bill amends existing law to ban all firearm discharges (not just rifles or specific weapons) from vehicles on public roadways, expanding current restrictions. Violators face a minor offense penalty with a $30 fine. This creates a clearer, broader prohibition than prior law, which only covered specific weapons like rifles over highways.

Maddy summaryHF 17 would require courts to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of specific severe sex offenses against children under age 12, as defined in Iowa law. This applies to offenses like sexual abuse in the first degree, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and similar crimes where the victim was a minor. The court must first obtain a medical expert’s determination that the procedure is appropriate, and the castration must occur before release on probation or parole (within one week of release if confined). The bill covers only cases where the victim was under 12 at the time of the offense, with no effect on other sex offense convictions.

Maddy summaryHF 25 increases penalties for individuals convicted of a criminal offense who intentionally conceal their identity using a mask, clothing, or device to facilitate the crime. If convicted, the underlying offense is classified and punished as one degree higher. The bill explicitly exempts traditional holiday costumes, occupational safety masks (e.g., for construction), theatrical performances, emergency gas masks, permitted group activities (like parades), medical/surgical masks, and motorcycle helmets. It focuses solely on escalating penalties for identity concealment during criminal acts, not creating new offenses.

Maddy summaryHF 13 requires Iowa's Medicaid program to automatically increase payments to healthcare providers (like clinics and hospitals) each July 1st. It mandates that these increases match either the Midwest region's annual consumer price index (CPI) rise or 2.5%, whichever is smaller, overriding other existing inflation rules. This directly affects all providers enrolled in Iowa's Medicaid program by ensuring their reimbursement rates adjust annually for inflation. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025, and referred to the Health and Human Services committee.

Maddy summaryHF 9 creates a state grant program to help school districts hire security personnel. It requires school districts with over 8,000 students to employ at least one security officer (either a private security officer with a weapons permit or a school resource officer) at each high school campus. The bill establishes a matching grant program for districts with fewer than 1,000 students, providing up to $50,000 annually to offset security costs. Funds for this program are held in a dedicated state fund that remains available year-to-year, ensuring ongoing support for small districts.