Rep. John Wills

Maddy summaryHR 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.

Maddy summaryHF 2413 modifies Iowa's rulemaking process by defining "major rules" and adding new review requirements. A "major rule" is defined as one costing at least $200,000 annually, significantly affecting competition/employment, or amending federal Clean Air Act plans. State agencies must now provide detailed regulatory analyses for major rules, including cost-benefit comparisons, and the Legislative Services Agency must conduct a separate review of these rules before they take effect. This directly affects state agencies creating regulations and indirectly affects businesses and citizens subject to those rules. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the rulemaking process for significant regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 114 is a resolution that formally honors the 30 Iowans who died and the four Iowans who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945. The bill recognizes the service of these individuals and the ship, which delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian before being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to the men who served from Iowa.

Maddy summaryHF 2145 prohibits the Iowa governor from closing, mandating restrictions on, or regulating places of worship during any emergency, including disaster declarations or public health crises. It directly affects all religious buildings in Iowa with an active congregation, ensuring they cannot be subject to executive orders under emergency powers. The bill explicitly defines "place of worship" as a building where a congregation regularly gathers for religious practice, blocking any governor-led restrictions during emergencies. This is a procedural measure limiting executive authority, not creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryHJR 2004 is a joint resolution from the Iowa General Assembly requesting Congress to call an Article V convention. It seeks to propose constitutional amendments that would limit federal government power and jurisdiction, impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, and restrict terms for members of Congress and federal officials. The resolution serves as a continuing application to Congress until two-thirds of states similarly apply or Iowa withdraws, and requires the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to federal and state officials. This is a procedural request, not a law, and does not change current federal authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Iowa's state monopoly on importing alcoholic liquor, effective July 1, 2027. It allows individuals domiciled outside Iowa within the past year to request a waiver for personal importation of alcohol for home consumption only, while requiring sealed containers with specific identifying markers for retail sales. The Department of Revenue must review the repeal's implications and propose new legislation by 2027, including plans for unused state infrastructure. The bill directly affects Iowa residents seeking to import alcohol personally, replacing the state's control with a limited waiver system.

Maddy summaryHF 2405 creates a study committee within Iowa's Department of Transportation to evaluate whether an advisory committee is needed to support planning for advanced air mobility (electric aircraft like eVTOLs for urban transportation). The committee, including aviation experts, industry representatives, and stakeholders, must report by January 11, 2027, on whether an advisory committee is necessary. If one is established, it will review state laws, assess costs, create planning resources, and coordinate with utilities and local governments before reporting to the legislature by January 10, 2028. The bill expires July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis Iowa bill (HF 2332) prohibits most elective abortions after the second trimester and creates criminal penalties for "feticide" (intentionally causing fetal death during pregnancy). It defines "elective abortion" narrowly - excluding miscarriage treatment, medical emergencies, and procedures to save the mother's life - and bans knowingly performing or aiding such procedures. Feticide is classified as a felony (class C or D depending on intent), while unintentional fetal death during non-forcible crimes is a lesser offense. The law directly affects pregnant individuals seeking later-term abortions, healthcare providers, and anyone assisting in such procedures, with exceptions only for medical emergencies or preserving maternal life.

Maddy summaryHF 2077 modifies Iowa's education funding rules to allow school districts to use money from the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) fund for increased insurance costs associated with employing individuals who hold professional permits to carry weapons under state law. The bill expands the definition of "school infrastructure" under the SAVE fund to specifically include these higher insurance premiums. This change directly affects school districts that hire permit holders for security roles, providing funding flexibility for related insurance expenses. The policy change is purely procedural, clarifying eligible uses of existing SAVE fund resources without altering the fund's overall purpose or creating new financial obligations.

Maddy summaryHF 2392 requires all Iowa public school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to include specific health education components for students in grades 1-12. The law mandates evidence-based instruction on nutrition (including reading labels), physical activity, and heart health, with two student assessments per semester. Schools must also conduct blood pressure and heart rate checks using privacy protections and report results to the state education department. This applies to all K-12 schools, with implementation funded through existing state education aid.