IA SF2227 is a bill that addresses the tuition fees charged to resident undergraduate students attending regents institutions in Iowa. The bill aims to clarify or modify the current tuition structure for these students. It is a continuation of earlier discussions from a previous bill, SF 2002.
This bill aims to extend the tax credit for biodiesel blended fuel in Iowa. By allowing this tax credit to continue, the state encourages the use of biodiesel, which is a renewable energy source made from plant oils or animal fats. The goal is to support the biodiesel industry and promote cleaner fuel options for vehicles.
This bill allows schools to hold athletic scrimmages with nonaccredited home school sports organizations. It aims to create more opportunities for students involved in home schooling to participate in competitive sports alongside their peers from traditional schools. The bill includes provisions regarding its effective date.
This bill aims to establish regulations for the repair of diesel exhaust fluid systems in farm equipment. It includes provisions for penalties if these regulations are not followed. Essentially, it seeks to ensure that farmers can maintain their equipment properly while adhering to environmental standards.
The bill proposes changes to the beer barrel tax in Iowa, which is a tax applied to the production of beer. It also includes provisions regarding when these changes would take effect. Essentially, it aims to update the tax framework related to beer production in the state.
IA SF2210 is a bill that addresses sexual abuse that occurs when someone misrepresents their marital status to another person. It aims to create legal penalties for individuals who use deceit or concealment about their marital status to engage in sexual acts. This legislation seeks to protect individuals from being misled in intimate situations.
This bill addresses the funding for transportation services for students attending nonpublic schools in Iowa. It includes provisions for making appropriations to cover claims related to these transportation services. The bill also outlines when it would take effect.
IA SF2225 is a bill that addresses various aspects of property law in Iowa, focusing on rental properties, manufactured home communities, and mobile home parks. It aims to establish penalties for certain actions related to these properties and includes provisions regarding when the bill would take effect and how it would apply. Essentially, it seeks to clarify and enforce rules governing rental and mobile home living situations.
This bill aims to establish licensing requirements for massage establishments in Iowa. It includes provisions for penalties if these establishments do not comply with the new licensing rules. The goal is to ensure that massage services are provided safely and professionally.
Iowa Senate Bill 2228, introduced by Senator Herman Quirmbach on February 5, 2026, proposes two main changes to the state's education funding system: reducing the foundation property tax and repealing the education savings account program. The bill aims to lower the property tax rate that contributes to school funding and eliminate the program that provides state funds for private school tuition. As of February 10, 2026, the bill was assigned to a subcommittee consisting of Senators Sinclair, Kraayenbrink, and Quirmbach.
IA SF2213 is a proposed law that allows individuals to assign their assets to benefit creditors, which can help in settling debts. It also proposes to exempt the tax typically applied to the transfer of real estate in these situations. The bill includes provisions regarding its effective date.
House File 2285 is a bill introduced in the Iowa General Assembly that mandates all school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to offer a junior firefighter program to students in grades 9 through 12. The program aims to educate students about firefighting and emergency services, develop life skills such as teamwork and leadership, foster relationships with emergency service providers, and encourage careers in these fields. Schools can implement the program as an extracurricular activity or as part of their career and technical education curriculum. They have the option to establish the program independently or collaborate with national organizations offering similar programs. The bill specifies that the costs associated with this mandate should be covered by the state school foundation aid received by the school districts.
Iowa Senate File 2221 (SF2221) was a legislative proposal introduced in February 2026 that aimed to require the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to create new teaching endorsements for fine arts, mathematics, and science. This would have allowed educators to obtain specialized certifications to teach these subjects. However, the bill was withdrawn on April 27, 2026, and did not become law.