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passed · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2246: A bill for an act relating to education requirements, including continuing education requirements, for certain licensed professions.

This bill changes continuing education requirements for licensed professionals in Iowa, including healthcare providers and attorneys. It prohibits state boards from requiring continuing education credits unrelated to a professional's specific job, such as unrelated courses. For attorneys, it removes the requirement to graduate from an ABA-accredited law school to take the bar exam. Additionally, it exempts licensed professionals with a master's or doctoral degree who have worked in their field for at least 10 years from most continuing education needs, unless they hold an evaluator endorsement.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 26, 2026

HF 2325: A bill for an act permitting a city to create social districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places.

HF 2325 allows Iowa cities to create designated "social districts" where people can legally possess and consume alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, and other public spaces within defined boundaries. Cities must adopt an ordinance specifying the district's map, permitted hours/days, requirements for marked containers (identifying the business providing the drink), and enforcement rules. The bill directly affects cities (through local ordinances), retail alcohol licensees (bars/restaurants with Class C licenses), and the public within designated areas. It does not permit consumption in vehicles, outside designated times, or override existing alcohol laws, and businesses can still deny entry to patrons with alcohol from other participating venues.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 26, 2026

HF 2509: A bill for an act modifying the time periods alcoholic beverages may be sold, dispensed, or consumed at commercial service airports, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2509 removes the restriction on selling or consuming alcoholic beverages between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. at commercial service airports in Iowa. This change directly affects airports holding alcohol licenses and the vendors operating within them. The bill amends Iowa Code §123.49 by adding a specific exemption for commercial service airports, defined per federal law (49 U.S.C. §47102). The law takes immediate effect upon enactment, allowing airports to serve alcohol 24 hours daily without the previous overnight ban.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SF 2351: A bill for an act relating to the open enrollment of pupils who are truant or chronically absent, and including applicability provisions.

SF 2351 modifies Iowa's open enrollment rules for students who are truant or chronically absent. It prohibits students from transferring to another district while they remain chronically absent (as defined by Iowa Code §299.12), participating in school engagement meetings, or under an absenteeism prevention plan. However, the receiving district may approve the transfer even if the student hasn't met the attendance criteria. The bill applies to open enrollment requests submitted on or after its effective date and does not change the standard requirement for approval by both sending and receiving districts.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SR 109: A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Clark and honoring his legacy.

This resolution (SR 109) honors Alexander Clark, an Iowa civil rights pioneer, by recognizing the 200th anniversary of his birth on February 25, 2026. It commemorates his legacy as a key figure who fought against racial discrimination, integrated Iowa schools decades before Brown v. Board, and served as the U.S. Minister to Liberia. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific policies, but formally acknowledges Clark's contributions to Iowa's history and the pursuit of equality.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SR 108: A resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.

This symbolic resolution expresses Iowa's support for its longstanding relationship with Taiwan, referencing trade ties since 1989, the 2024 economic cooperation agreement, and Taiwan's role as a key export market for Iowa agriculture. It reaffirms Iowa's backing for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and opposes efforts to limit Taiwan's global engagement, particularly regarding UN Resolution 2758. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies or directly affect any group.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SF 2203: A bill for an act relating to the verification of United States citizenship of persons registering to vote and registered voters.

This bill requires Iowa's state voter registrar to verify the U.S. citizenship of all registered voters using the federal USCIS database (or its successor). County election officials must notify voters if citizenship isn't confirmed, giving them 90 days to submit proof or cancel their registration. Unconfirmed registrations without proof after 90 days will be canceled. The verification applies monthly for new voters and annually for all existing voters.

passed · Iowa · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 108: A resolution honoring the enduring special relationship between the state of Iowa and Taiwan.

This resolution (HR 108) is a symbolic statement by the Iowa House of Representatives affirming Iowa's longstanding economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It highlights existing cooperation, including Taiwan as a major export market for Iowa agriculture ($8.46 billion in exports from 2021-2024), the Iowa-Taiwan Memorandum of Understanding, and shared democratic values. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses support for continued bilateral partnership, Taiwan's international engagement, and peace in the Taiwan Strait. It was adopted by the Iowa House on February 25, 2026.

passed · Iowa · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SF 2224: A bill for an act relating to computer science education, including by modifying provisions related to standards for computer science education, the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.

SF 2224 requires all Iowa public high schools (grades 9-12) to include artificial intelligence fundamentals in computer science courses, mandating instruction on what AI is, how it works, and its societal impacts. It updates graduation requirements to mandate a half-unit of computer science starting in 2022, allowing schools to fulfill part of this requirement through applied science, technology, engineering, or manufacturing courses. The bill also adds new standards for teacher preparation programs, requiring future educators to complete training in AI and computational thinking relevant to their grade level. These changes apply to all Iowa public schools and teacher training institutions, directly affecting students, educators, and curriculum developers. The law modifies existing education codes (sections 256.7, 256.11, and 256.16) to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HF 970: A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, the supplemental nutrition assistance program and making appropriations and including effective date provisions.

HF 970 allocates $1 million for Iowa's Double Up Food Bucks program, which helps SNAP recipients buy fresh produce at farmers markets and grocery stores. It requires grant recipients to match funds dollar-for-dollar and ensures the funds remain available beyond the fiscal year. The bill also seeks federal approval to restrict SNAP-eligible foods to healthy items like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. This food eligibility change would take effect only after the USDA approves the modification. The program funding becomes effective upon federal approval of the food rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Iowa · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 106: A resolution urging the members of Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement pay and benefits.

This resolution (HR 106) urges Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act, which would change current rules affecting medically retired veterans. It directly impacts approximately 50,000 service members who retired before completing 20 years of service due to medical conditions and have a disability rating below 50% - they currently lose $1 of retirement pay for every $1 of disability pay received. The resolution does not change the law itself but calls for Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, which would eliminate this offset and allow these veterans to receive full retirement pay and VA disability benefits. It is a symbolic action, not a policy change, referencing the case of Major Richard Star, an Iraq/Afghanistan veteran who died of burn pit-related lung cancer.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

passed · Iowa · House Feb 12, 2026

HF 1006: A bill for an act providing for the licensing of food processing plants, including certain operations located on the premises of farms or private residences, and providing fees.

HF 1006 revises the regulations for food processing plants by expanding their definition and adjusting associated licensing fees. The bill includes operations located on farms or private residences that store and sell officially processed packaged meat or poultry raised by the licensee within the definition of a food processing plant. It updates the annual license fee structure for most food processing plants, with fees varying based on their gross annual sales. A separate, flat $75 annual license fee is established for the newly defined farm or home-based operations selling their own processed meat or poultry.