Iowa Legislation

The bill IA SF2253 aims to create a new graduation requirement for students in Iowa to receive instruction on food nutrition and preparation. This means that students would need to learn about healthy eating and how to prepare meals before they can graduate. The goal is to equip students with essential life skills related to food and health.

This bill aims to establish guidelines for the use of electronic monitoring devices for individuals convicted of sex offenses. It seeks to enhance public safety by closely tracking these offenders after their release. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to manage and monitor sex offenders in the community more effectively.

IA SF2249 is a proposed law that aims to create specific customer classes for large energy use facilities in Iowa. This means that different types of large energy consumers may be categorized differently for regulatory purposes. The bill also includes provisions that outline how these classifications will be applied.

IA SF2262 is a bill that aims to regulate confinement feeding operations in Iowa. It introduces rules for partially roofed structures and places a ban on the construction or expansion of certain facilities. The bill also includes penalties for violations and specifies when the law would take effect.

The bill aims to create tax incentives for workforce housing projects in Iowa, which are designed to help develop affordable housing for workers. It is sponsored by Jacob Bossman and includes provisions for when the law would take effect. The goal is to encourage more housing development to support the local workforce.

IA HF2382 is a bill that aims to create a grant program for school resource officers, which are security personnel in schools. This program would be managed by the Department of Education and would involve state funding to support the hiring and training of these officers. The goal is to enhance safety and security in schools across Iowa.

This bill proposes to provide additional financial support to schools through supplemental state aid. It also includes provisions for suspending or forfeiting the pay of legislators under certain circumstances, likely aimed at holding them accountable for their actions or decisions. Essentially, it seeks to ensure that educational funding is prioritized while establishing consequences for lawmakers.

The bill aims to change the state's major economic growth attraction program to provide incentives for building a professional sports stadium for a National Football League (NFL) team in Iowa. This would potentially encourage an NFL franchise to establish a presence in the state, boosting local economy and job creation. The bill is currently introduced and has not yet been passed into law.

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The bill establishes a competitive grant program aimed at helping schools create emergency response plans related to health issues. It allocates funding for this program through appropriations and outlines how it will be applied. This initiative is designed to enhance the preparedness of schools in dealing with health emergencies.

Iowa Senate File 2258 (SF2258) is a proposed law aimed at enhancing environmental regulations for animal feeding operations. The bill seeks to improve air and water quality by establishing criteria under which multiple related confinement feeding operations are considered a single operation. This classification would subject them to stricter environmental standards and penalties. The bill also includes provisions for its effective date and applicability.

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This bill aims to regulate confinement feeding operations in Iowa by requiring these facilities to obtain construction permits. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance with the regulations. The goal is to ensure that these operations meet certain standards to protect the environment and animal welfare.

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This bill proposes to change the maximum amount of unemployment benefits that individuals can receive during a single year of unemployment. It aims to adjust the financial support provided to those who are unemployed, potentially affecting the overall assistance available to them. The bill has been introduced by Representative Daniel Gosa.

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House File 2372, introduced by Representative Daniel Gosa on February 10, 2026, aims to establish mandatory inspections of mechanical insulation systems in public buildings across Iowa. The bill seeks to ensure that these systems are properly installed and maintained to enhance energy efficiency and safety. As of its introduction, the bill was referred to the House State Government Committee for further consideration.

Iowa Senate Bill 2266, introduced on February 10, 2026, aims to enhance clean water monitoring by mandating that state agencies publish detailed, disaggregated data on water quality. This includes specific information on pollution contributions from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

IA HF2379 is a proposed law that would permit individuals to carry weapons on school grounds under specific conditions. The bill aims to clarify when and how weapons can be present in educational settings, potentially allowing for increased personal security measures. This legislation is currently in the introduction phase and has not yet been voted on.