Sen. Mark Lofgren

Primary SF 74

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act repealing provisions for land surveys in connection with hazardous liquid pipeline construction projects and including effective date provisions.

Maddy summarySF 74 repeals a specific Iowa law (Section 479B.15) that previously allowed pipeline companies to enter private land for surveys related to hazardous liquid pipeline projects by providing landowners with 10 days' written notice. This bill removes the requirement for pipeline companies to notify landowners before conducting surveys on their property. It directly affects landowners whose property might be surveyed for pipeline projects and pipeline companies seeking survey access. The repeal takes immediate effect upon enactment, eliminating this specific access provision.

EnergySupports EnergyRepeals landowner notice requirement for pipeline surveys, facilitating fossil fuel infrastructure development (hazardous liquid pipelines) under energy infrastructure topic.92% confidence

In committee Jan 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 7

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to fishing privileges of disabled veterans, and making penalties applicable.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 7) allows any disabled veteran - regardless of Iowa residency - to fish without purchasing a license if they can prove their military service and disability status. Veterans must show proof to law enforcement upon request, similar to standard license requirements. Failure to provide this proof results in a $35 misdemeanor fine, though they can avoid conviction by submitting documentation in court. The bill also updates nonresident paddlefish fishing license rules to align with these changes.

VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran benefit by granting disabled veterans free fishing privileges without license, directly tied to military service recognition and disability status.95% confidence

In committee Jan 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 11

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to regional representation and residency requirements for members of the state transportation commission, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Iowa's state transportation commission to have seven members, each appointed to represent one of seven defined regions of the state and residing within that region. The bill divides Iowa into seven specific county regions (e.g., Region 1 includes Buena Vista, Clay, and Dickinson counties) and mandates that commissioners must live in their assigned region. If a commissioner no longer resides in their region, they automatically resign, and the vacancy is filled per existing rules. The bill applies to new appointments made after enactment and takes effect immediately.

In committee Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 13

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the duties of insurers under medical malpractice insurance policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurers to negotiate medical malpractice settlement offers within policy limits in good faith. If an insurer refuses a claimant's settlement offer at or below the policy limit and a court later awards more than the limit, the insurer must pay the full judgment amount. Health care providers who face excessive judgments due to an insurer's refusal to negotiate can sue the insurer for damages, including legal fees. The bill directly affects medical providers (by protecting them from uncovered costs) and insurers (by imposing new liability for settlement refusal).

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare providers from excessive judgments by requiring insurers to negotiate settlements in good faith, directly strengthening provider financial security within healthcare insurance framework.95% confidence

In committee Jan 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the statute of repose in medical malpractice claims.

Maddy summarySF 2 amends Iowa's medical malpractice law by adding a second exception to the six-year deadline for filing claims. Currently, the six-year deadline (statute of repose) doesn't apply if a foreign object was unintentionally left in a patient's body. This bill adds that the deadline also doesn't apply if a healthcare provider or their staff concealed the cause of injury or death. It directly affects patients who discover medical negligence later due to concealment by physicians, dentists, hospitals, or other licensed providers.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds exception to statute of repose for concealed medical negligence, enabling patients to file claims later - protects patient rights in healthcare malpractice cases.92% confidence

In committee Jan 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 109

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution recognizing and congratulating the Iowa State University Cyclones

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 107

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution honoring and congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeye women’s wrestling team for winning the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Tournament.

Passed Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 2028

died · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the salaries of assessors who are appointed to serve a previous assessor’s unexpired term.

died Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 104

In committee · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution supporting increased protections for America’s borders.

In committee Mar 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 108

Passed · Iowa Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill for an act relating to the employment of unauthorized aliens and providing penalties.

Passed Mar 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track