This bill aims to allow grandparents to take family medical leave to care for their grandchildren when needed. It also includes provisions for penalties and remedies for violations of this leave. Essentially, it seeks to expand family leave options to support grandparents in their caregiving roles.
The bill, IA HSB658, focuses on establishing regulations for the racing seasons of thoroughbred and quarter horses in Iowa. It aims to clarify the timing and conditions under which these races can take place. This legislation is part of ongoing efforts to support and manage horse racing in the state.
This bill focuses on regulating animal feeding operations, specifically in relation to shellfish. It aims to ensure that practices in these operations do not negatively impact shellfish health and safety. Additionally, the bill includes penalties for violations of these regulations.
The bill establishes a new criminal offense for making written or electronic threats to kill someone, cause them bodily harm, or commit acts like mass shootings or terrorism. It includes penalties for those found guilty of such threats. The aim is to enhance public safety by addressing serious threats before they escalate into violence.
This bill allows counties and cities in Iowa to set rules regarding the installation and use of battery-powered security alarm systems on nonresidential properties. It aims to give local governments more control over how these alarm systems are managed. The bill is currently in the introductory stage of the legislative process.
The bill requires the Iowa Department of Education to create a pilot program for certain school districts. This program will focus on establishing attendance centers specifically for students who need special education and those with behavioral issues.
IA SF2175 is a bill that aims to make various changes to education in Iowa. It includes updates on charter schools, retirement systems for public employees, preschool programs, and education savings accounts. The bill also addresses teacher training, school start dates, and funding for both charter and nonpublic schools.
This bill proposes a state corporate income tax deduction for income earned by controlled foreign corporations. This means that companies with subsidiaries in other countries may be able to reduce their taxable income in Iowa based on the income those foreign subsidiaries generate. The bill also includes provisions that would allow this deduction to be applied retroactively.
This bill requires all public and accredited private schools in Iowa to teach success-sequence education to students in grades seven through twelve. Success-sequence education focuses on helping students understand the steps they can take to achieve personal and academic success. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed after high school.
The bill allows licensed organizations in Iowa to conduct games of Queen of Hearts, which is a type of lottery game. It also establishes penalties for violations related to these games. This legislation aims to regulate and ensure fair play in these games while providing a framework for enforcement.