A bill for an act modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.
This bill modifies who can receive Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher payments in Iowa. It appears to restrict eligibility for the voucher program that redirects public education funding to private schools.
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations by providing for certain air and water quality regulations, including when two or more related confinement feeding operations are deemed to be a single operation, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill strengthens regulations on large animal feeding operations by treating related operations as a single facility for air and water quality standards, and increases penalties for violations. It aims to hold concentrated animal feeding operations more accountable for environmental impacts on Iowa's air and water.
A bill for an act relating to water usage reporting requirements for large water use facilities.
This bill would establish or modify reporting requirements for facilities that use large amounts of water, requiring them to track and report their water consumption to state authorities. The goal is to increase transparency and monitoring of major water users across Iowa.
A bill for an act appropriating moneys to Iowa state university of science and technology for use by the Iowa nutrient research center in supporting the Iowa water quality information systems.
This bill appropriates money to Iowa State University's Nutrient Research Center to support the Iowa Water Quality Information Systems. It funds research and data collection on water quality issues, particularly related to nutrient pollution in Iowa's waters.
A bill for an act relating to clean water projects and programs by requiring agencies to publish data regarding progress in meeting certain benchmarks.
This bill requires state agencies to publicly report progress on clean water benchmarks, increasing transparency in water protection efforts. It aims to ensure accountability in managing water resources and addressing pollution.
A bill for an act relating to reporting requirements for accredited nonpublic schools and the department of education concerning education savings account funds.
This bill requires accredited nonpublic schools to report on education savings account funds. It could impact how public money is used in private schools, potentially affecting rural school funding.
A bill for an act providing for family medical leave for grandparents and providing penalties and remedies.
This bill would expand family medical leave rights to allow employees to take time off to care for grandparents who have serious health conditions. It provides the same protections and penalties that currently exist for leave to care for other family members.
A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements applicable to school districts.
This bill changes the rules for school districts holding bond elections, which are used to fund school construction and maintenance. The exact impact depends on the specifics of the requirements.
A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation requirements and tax credits, including retroactive applicability provisions, and making appropriations.
This bill requires radon mitigation in homes and offers tax credits for compliance, with retroactive applicability. It aims to reduce radon exposure while providing financial incentives for homeowners.
A bill for an act relating to the taxation of religious institutions and societies.
This bill proposes changes to how religious institutions and societies are taxed in Iowa. It aims to address perceived inequities in tax treatment between religious and non-religious organizations.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
This bill requires schools to excuse absences for students in grades 6–12 who participate in civic or political events. It aims to encourage student engagement in community and government activities.
A bill for an act relating to civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitations in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public institutions of higher education; and protections against civil arrest at courthouses; and including effective date provisions.
This bill creates civil remedies for constitutional rights violations and restricts immigration enforcement activities in hospitals, childcare centers, public universities, and courthouses. It establishes protections against civil arrests in certain public spaces and educational institutions.
A bill for an act relating to creation of transfer on death deeds and to disclaimers of an interest in real property.
This bill creates a legal mechanism allowing property owners to transfer real estate to beneficiaries upon death without going through probate, similar to how bank accounts can have beneficiaries. It also includes provisions for disclaiming (refusing) inherited property interests.
A bill for an act increasing the tax on cigarettes and vapor products.
This bill increases taxes on cigarettes and vapor products to generate revenue. The authors aim to address public health concerns by discouraging tobacco use while funding state programs.
A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.
This bill creates a paid family and medical leave program for eligible workers, allowing them to take time off for reasons like childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions without losing income or job security. It aims to balance work and family needs while protecting employees’ employment status.