This bill establishes ongoing state funding for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the state will allocate one dollar per resident annually to the State Board of Regents, with a maximum cap of three million dollars per year. The funds are restricted specifically to laboratory research and clinical trials, prohibiting their use for administrative overhead or unrelated activities. Additionally, the State Board of Regents must submit an annual report to the governor and the General Assembly detailing how the money was spent.
This bill establishes rules for repairing agricultural equipment in Iowa, primarily affecting farmers, independent repair shops, and equipment manufacturers. It defines key terms such as "agricultural equipment," "independent repair provider," and "embedded software" to clarify who can perform repairs and what resources they need. The legislation requires manufacturers to provide necessary documentation, software tools, and parts to independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms without imposing restrictive conditions. Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violating these requirements and sets an effective date for the new regulations.
This bill allows food prepared at home to be sold at events held on farms and establishes specific rules for selling such items in regular stores. It defines a "farm-to-table event" as a gathering on agricultural land where at least half the meal consists of products from local farmers participating in the Choose Iowa program. The law also sets strict conditions for selling cottage foods in retail establishments, requiring them to be packaged, labeled, and kept separate from other foods, while explicitly permitting their sale at the newly defined farm events. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state licensing department create emergency rules within 180 days to implement these new requirements, which take effect immediately upon passage.
This bill establishes rules for rounding cash transaction amounts in Iowa to the nearest nickel (5 cents). It requires merchants and employers paying cash wages to round down for amounts ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents; round up for amounts ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents; and always round up 1 or 2 cents to 5 cents. The rules apply only to cash payments, excluding credit cards, checks, electronic transfers, or other non-cash methods. The bill responds to the U.S. Mint suspending penny production in 2025, aiming to simplify cash transactions without pennies.
HF 978 establishes a regulatory framework for the production and administration of psilocybin in Iowa. It permits the recommendation, possession, use, and dispensing of psilocybin by registered "qualified medical psilocybin providers" and "qualified therapy providers" for patients. The bill defines various roles, facilities like cultivation and testing laboratories, and the process of psilocybin administration. It mandates that psilocybin production establishments and therapy providers maintain a real-time, video-monitored inventory control system to track psilocybin products. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for registering providers and adopting rules to implement these systems.
HR 116 is a resolution that formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States founding on July 4, 2026. It encourages residents, schools, and organizations in Iowa to participate in commemorative events and strengthens civics education to highlight principles like federalism and liberty. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; it serves as a symbolic statement of appreciation for American history.
SF 2293 removes the requirement for Iowa's Department of Administrative Services to maintain a historical resource research center in Iowa City. The bill amends state code to eliminate the mandate that previously required the department to operate research centers in both Des Moines and Iowa City. This change directly affects the department's administrative obligations and Iowa City's access to state historical resources. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment, as specified in its effective date provision.
This bill allows county recorders in Iowa to charge a convenience fee of up to ten dollars when processing vehicle registrations for owners who do not live in the county. The fee applies specifically to snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and boats and is intended to cover the extra administrative work involved in handling applications from non-residents. To avoid this fee, non-resident applicants can choose to pay property taxes to the county and provide proof of payment. The legislation also clarifies existing rules regarding registration fees, writing fees, and the requirement to show proof of tax payment or ownership for these vehicles.
This bill increases the state funding limit for nonpublic school pupil transportation claims from approximately $8.997 million to $9.184 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The additional funds are specifically designated to reimburse claims that were not previously paid because they were submitted late due to administrative errors. It directs the Iowa Department of Education to use these new moneys to process those delayed reimbursements and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill modifies Iowa school district budgeting rules to address timing issues with property tax proposals. It establishes a specific public hearing date no earlier than March 20 of the preceding year, ensuring residents have time to provide testimony before tax amounts are finalized. Under new provisions, if state growth percentages are not set by March 5, school districts must limit their proposed budget growth to match the previous year's rate. Additionally, while most local governments can only lower proposed tax amounts after a public hearing, school districts are granted the ability to increase them if enrollment data or new laws require it. These changes aim to provide clearer timelines and flexibility for school districts during the budget process.
This bill establishes a regulatory and tax framework for event-driven contracts traded on digital markets within Iowa. It requires any company operating such markets in the state to obtain a permit from the Department of Revenue, with an initial fee of $20 million and annual renewal fees of $100,000. The law imposes a 20% tax on adjusted revenues from these contracts, which are defined as financial derivatives with fixed payouts based on specific outcomes like sports events, elections, or economic indicators. Money earned by traders from these contracts is treated as Iowa earned income subject to state and federal income tax withholding. All tax revenues collected under this program go to the state's general fund.
HF 2326 amends Iowa's debt management laws to change how fees are charged and funds are handled. It requires debt management licensees to maintain separate trust accounts for debtor payments (Section 1) and allows licensees to receive third-party payments (Section 3), removing a prior restriction. The bill establishes that licensees may only charge fees after successfully renegotiating, resolving, or reducing at least one debt, with the fee proportional to the debt amount resolved (Section 4). This directly affects debt management licensees and debtors by altering fee structures and fund handling requirements, while exempting licensed services from credit services organization laws (Section 6).
