Sen. Mark Lofgren

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2030) requires automatic driver's license revocation for drivers convicted of exceeding 100 miles per hour in Iowa. It allows peace officers to immediately revoke licenses on the spot when detecting speeds of 100+ MPH, providing a temporary 10-day license while sending the license to the Department of Transportation. The law directly affects drivers convicted of this specific speeding violation, imposing a 30-day license revocation without requiring a separate hearing. This change modifies existing traffic laws to create an automatic penalty for extreme speeding, separate from other offenses like drag racing or reckless driving.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired certified law enforcement officers who return as school resource officers to choose to leave the Iowa public employees' retirement system (IPERS) or municipal fire/police retirement system. They must file this election within 60 days of reemployment, and it becomes permanent. The bill also ensures these individuals avoid the standard 50-cent-per-dollar earnings penalty for retirees working over $50,000, and they may continue receiving their full retirement allowance during their reemployment.

Maddy summarySF 2107 permits Iowa cities to establish "entertainment districts" where people can legally possess and consume alcoholic beverages in public spaces like streets and sidewalks. Cities must create local ordinances defining these districts, including maps, operating hours, requirements for clearly labeled containers, and rules for participating bars or restaurants holding "class C" or "special class C" alcohol licenses. The bill explicitly prohibits consumption in vehicles, during non-operational hours, or in ways that violate Iowa's general alcohol laws. This change directly affects cities seeking to create such districts, licensed establishments, and the public in designated areas.

Maddy summarySF 2007 increases the supplementary funding weight for Iowa school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer with a political subdivision (such as a city or county) for at least 20% of the school year. The bill raises the weight from two to five pupils per shared function, providing additional state funding to eligible districts to redirect resources toward student programming. This change applies to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, and directly affects school districts meeting the sharing criteria. The policy clarifies that districts may qualify for this increased funding even if the shared functions differ between the district and the political subdivision.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2021) changes Iowa's sex offender registry rules. It requires individuals convicted of a second or subsequent sex offense (including those with expunged prior convictions) to register for life, with no option to apply for removal from the registry. It also mandates that sex offenders update their photographs annually - taken facing the camera with eyes open - while requiring law enforcement to retake blurry or distorted images. Additionally, offenders with any history of sex offense reoffending (including expunged cases) cannot request modifications to their registration requirements. These changes apply directly to individuals already required to register under Iowa's sex offender laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires a court hearing before a magistrate for individuals on felony probation or parole who are arrested for new felony charges. Currently, such people could be released under pretrial guidelines without an immediate court appearance, but this bill mandates that they must have their initial hearing first. The key change ensures that people under court supervision for prior felony convictions cannot be released on pretrial bond without a prompt judicial review. This applies specifically to new felony charges while the person is already on probation or parole supervision.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the YMCA's 175th anniversary and expresses the Iowa Senate's appreciation for its community service. It highlights the YMCA's historical contributions, including founding programs like basketball and Father's Day, and its ongoing work serving over 250,000 Iowans annually through youth development, health initiatives, and social services. The resolution does not create new programs or change laws - it is a ceremonial expression of support for the YMCA's mission.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2011) changes parole eligibility requirements for specific criminal convictions in Iowa. It requires individuals convicted of certain offenses - including forcible felonies involving dangerous weapons, habitual offenders, methamphetamine crimes involving minors, child endangerment, and repeat domestic abuse assault - to serve a minimum of half their sentence before becoming eligible for parole (instead of shorter current terms). The bill directly affects people sentenced under these specific criminal provisions. These changes modify existing parole rules without altering the underlying conviction penalties or sentence lengths. The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary Subcommittee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 2025 attack in Syria. It recognizes their military service, posthumous promotions, and sacrifices, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the families of the two fallen soldiers as a formal tribute. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect but serves to memorialize their service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2015) changes how political parties in Iowa must announce local party meetings called "precinct caucuses." It allows parties to publish the date, time, and location of these meetings on their official social media accounts instead of (or in addition to) using a local newspaper. Parties must still make two separate notices: one 7-15 days before the caucus and another 7 days before up to the caucus date. The bill directly affects political parties organizing these meetings, as they now have the option to use social media for notices, with the party covering any associated costs.