Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution that officially ends the 2026 Regular Session of the state legislature. It designates May 3, 2026, as the final day for the Ninety-first General Assembly to conduct business before adjourning indefinitely. The measure requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to agree on this date to formally close the legislative year.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates the Wartburg College men's wrestling team and their coaching staff on winning the 2026 NCAA Division III national championship. It highlights the team's dominant performance, which included individual titles for two wrestlers and multiple All-American honors, bringing pride to the college and the state of Iowa. The House of Representatives will present an official copy of this resolution to the team and coach as a gesture of recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 150th anniversary of the University of Northern Iowa's establishment in 1876. It directly affects the university by having the House of Representatives present a copy of the resolution to its leadership as a commemorative gesture. The bill does not change any laws or policies but instead serves to celebrate the institution's history and contributions to Iowa's education and economy.
Maddy summaryHF 2079 requires public schools and athletic organizations to accept cash (legal tender) as the only payment method for entry fees to school sports events. It directly affects public schools and extracurricular athletic organizations that sponsor competitions. The bill mandates that schools must accept cash for entry, and organizations must agree to this as a condition of registering with the state education department. This policy change eliminates the use of alternative payment methods like credit cards or checks for these specific athletic event entries. The bill focuses solely on standardizing payment types for school sports participation.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Staff Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 13, 2025, enemy attack in Palmyra, Syria. It recognizes their service, sacrifice, and posthumous promotions to staff sergeant, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa National Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' respect for their lives and sacrifice, and directs copies to be sent to their families as a gesture of recognition. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy or funding changes, solely intended to honor the fallen service members and their families.
Maddy summaryHCR 102 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint convention for the 2026 Iowa General Assembly session. It directs the House and Senate to convene together on January 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to hear Chief Justice Susan Christensen present the annual "Condition of the Judiciary Address" as required by Iowa Code section 602.1207. This resolution does not create new law but sets the meeting for the Chief Justice to report on the judicial branch's status and recommend actions. It directly affects the legislative process and the judicial branch by establishing a formal forum for this required annual update.
Maddy summaryHCR 103 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's legislature on January 15, 2026, to hear a report on the Iowa National Guard's condition. It directs the House and Senate to convene together at 10:00 a.m. that day and specifically invites Major General Stephen E. Osborn to present the Guard's status. This resolution does not change laws or policies; it only sets up a formal session for the National Guard leadership to update lawmakers. The bill was adopted by both chambers on January 12, 2026, and is now in effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint meeting of Iowa's House and Senate for Governor Kim Reynolds to deliver her annual "Condition of the State" address. It specifically sets the date (January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.) and directs legislative leaders to formally invite the Governor to speak at this prearranged session. The resolution does not change any laws or policies; it solely establishes the timing and format for the Governor's annual address to the legislature.
Maddy summaryHF 965 increases the state adoption tax credit available against the individual income tax. It raises the maximum credit for qualified adoption expenses from $5,000 to $20,000 per adoption, directly affecting taxpayers who adopt a child. The credit is refundable, meaning any amount exceeding a taxpayer's liability can be returned. This bill takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to adoptions finalized on or after January 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryHCR 8 is a procedural resolution that establishes the date for the final adjournment of the 2025 Regular Session of the Ninety-first General Assembly. It specifies that the legislature will conclude its work for the session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
