Rep. Steve Bradley

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense for approaching or staying within 25 feet of first responders after they have issued a verbal warning not to approach. It directly affects individuals who might interfere with law enforcement officers, probation or parole officers, firefighters, or emergency medical providers performing their duties. The law prohibits approaching within the specified distance with the intent to impede the responder's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them. Violating this provision is classified as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine between $430 and $2,560. The bill defines harassment as conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress without a legitimate purpose.

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 2209 requires Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine to admit at least 80% of students who are Iowa residents or attended eligible Iowa colleges. It prioritizes applicants planning to work in Iowa rural communities (under 25,000 people) and specialize in mixed-animal veterinary care. Applicants must disclose their Iowa background and career intentions in their applications. The university must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing admission statistics and reasons for rejections.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution that commemorates St. Patrick's Day and the 28th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. It recognizes the cultural importance of Irish heritage in the United States and expresses support for Ireland's political traditions. The House of Representatives formally acknowledges the peaceful democratic process demonstrated by the Good Friday Agreement and celebrates Irish contributions to American society. The resolution directs copies to Irish government officials and leaders of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus to maintain diplomatic and cultural ties.

Maddy summaryHF 2183 redirects excise taxes collected on aircraft sales from the state's general fund into the state aviation fund. Specifically, it changes the deposit of the 6% use tax on aircraft purchased for use in Iowa (subject to registration) from the general fund to the aviation fund. Moneys in the aviation fund are designated for airport engineering studies, construction or improvements, and marketing programs at public and commercial airports. This bill directly affects the allocation of revenue from aircraft sales, ensuring these funds support aviation infrastructure rather than general state spending.

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 2406 imposes a 22.5% tax on the wholesale sales price for alternative nicotine products and vapor products, in addition to existing taxes on tobacco products like cigars and snuff. It defines "nicotine" broadly to include nicotine analogs and substances mimicking nicotine, and limits packages of alternative nicotine products to 20 individually consumable units. Starting January 1, 2029, tax rates will adjust annually based on inflation, determined by statewide surveys of cigarette retail prices (excluding tax-driven increases). The bill affects distributors and retailers of these products in Iowa, with tax revenue collected by the Iowa Department of Revenue.

Maddy summaryHF 2398 modifies Iowa's rules about firearms on school property by creating specific exceptions to the general prohibition. It allows school districts to authorize drivers of school vehicles to carry firearms in the vehicle during pupil transport. It also permits individuals with a valid weapon carry permit to keep a concealed pistol in their locked vehicle while on school grounds (in driveways or parking areas) during activities like dropping off students or making deliveries. Additionally, retired peace officers who retired in good standing and completed recent firearm safety training may carry firearms on school grounds. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2379 would amend Iowa law to allow individuals with a valid permit to carry weapons to possess firearms on school grounds under specific conditions. The bill creates a new exception to the current prohibition (which treats carrying weapons on school grounds as a class D felony), permitting permit holders who carry a firearm for a lawful purpose on their person, with the firearm continuously under their control. This directly affects licensed gun permit holders who wish to carry firearms on school property for permitted activities, such as security roles or personal protection during lawful school events. The key change removes the felony charge for these permit holders when meeting the defined conditions of continuous control and lawful purpose.