A bill for an act creating an attorney loan repayment program, and making appropriations.

This bill creates a loan repayment program administered by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission to encourage attorneys to practice law in the state. Eligible participants, who must be licensed Iowa lawyers, agree to work in designated areas and provide a specific number of hours of indigent defense services in exchange for up to $10,000 per year in loan assistance for a maximum of six years. The program prioritizes attorneys working in rural counties and those who graduated from Iowa law schools, with a strict limit of 25 recipients annually. Additionally, the bill establishes a dedicated state fund for the program and ensures that the loan repayment assistance received is exempt from Iowa state income tax.