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Iowa Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:14 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Iowa: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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IA Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Iowa right now

EducationTaxesHealth

Recent Vote

HF28 voted 24-0 in the House

Education Bill to Watch

HF1: A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in …

Hot Topics

Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session

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Bills Tracked

50

Introduced

0

Passed

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Enacted

Why This Matters

How Iowa legislation affects you

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    Iowa's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

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    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Iowa Quick Guide

Common questions about Iowa legislation

Who represents me in Iowa?

Kim Reynolds

Governor

Kim Reynolds

Brenna Bird

Attorney General

Brenna Bird

Paul Pate

Secretary of State

Paul Pate

How does Iowa's legislature work?

Iowa's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Iowa right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Health. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Iowa legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Iowa at a Glance

Current session overview

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Total Bills

50

Introduced

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Passed

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Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

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Recent bills in Iowa

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

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HF1

A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by public schools, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 189.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by public schools, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 189.)

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Sponsors

Henry Stone[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by public schools, and including effective date provisions
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Henry Stone (Republican)
  • Voted 15-8 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jan 29, 2025
Yea15
Nay8
IA

HF2

A bill for an act relating to the qualifications of a county medical examiner.(See HF 305.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to the qualifications of a county medical examiner.(See HF 305.)

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Sponsors

Ann Meyer[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to the qualifications of a county medical examiner
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Ann Meyer (Republican)
  • Voted 20-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 10, 2025
Yea20
Nay0
IA

HF3

A bill for an act relating to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 764.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 764.)

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Sponsors

Henry Stone[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Henry Stone (Republican)
  • Voted 15-7 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 26, 2025
Yea15
Nay7
IA

HF4

A bill for an act relating to health benefit plans, claims for reimbursement, and explanation of benefits.

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to health benefit plans, claims for reimbursement, and explanation of benefits.

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Sponsors

Brooke Boden[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to health benefit plans, claims for reimbursement, and explanation of benefits
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Brooke Boden (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
IA

HF5

A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage for covered individuals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and including applicability provisions.(See HF 330.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage for covered individuals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and including applicability provisions.(See HF 330.)

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Sponsors

Eddie Andrews[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to insurance coverage for covered individuals for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and including applicability provisions
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Eddie Andrews (Republican)
  • Voted 23-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 06, 2025
Yea23
Nay0
IA

HF6

A bill for an act relating to the minimum amounts required for motor vehicle financial responsibility, and making penalties applicable.

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to the minimum amounts required for motor vehicle financial responsibility, and making penalties applicable.

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Sponsors

Brian Lohse[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to the minimum amounts required for motor vehicle financial responsibility, and making penalties applicable
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Brian Lohse (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
IA

HF7

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of delivery network companies and drivers, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 545.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act providing for the regulation of delivery network companies and drivers, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 545.)

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Sponsors

Brian Lohse[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Brian Lohse (Republican)
  • Voted 20-2 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 18, 2025
Yea20
Nay2
IA

HF8

A bill for an act relating to student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol products from school nurses during the school day.

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol products from school nurses during the school day.

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Sponsors

Brian Lohse[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to student access to broad-spectrum cannabidiol products from school nurses during the school day
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Brian Lohse (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
IA

HF9

A bill for an act establishing the school security personnel grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act establishing the school security personnel grant program within the department of education and making appropriations.

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Sponsors

Taylor Collins[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Taylor Collins (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
IA

HF10

A bill for an act relating to the attachment of the territory of a school district that is subject to an approved dissolution proposal, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 174.)

Last action: Jan 14, 2025

Introduced

A bill for an act relating to the attachment of the territory of a school district that is subject to an approved dissolution proposal, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 174.)

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Sponsors

Ray Sorensen[R]

Key Points

  • Relates to the attachment of the territory of a school district that is subject to an approved dissolution proposal, and including applicability provisions
  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Ray Sorensen (Republican)
  • Voted 22-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jan 29, 2025
Yea22
Nay0

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.