Ross Wilburn

Iowa House · District 50

Ross Wilburn
Democrat House District 50

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Chamber House
District 50

Sponsored Bills (8)

HF 2613 Dead

Education Savings Reporting

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.

HF 2632 Dead

Bond Election Reform

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.

HF 2665 Dead

Radon Tax Credit

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.

HF 2449 Dead

Joint Insurance Procurement

A bill for an act authorizing school districts to enter into agreements with cities and counties for the purpose of jointly procuring a group health insurance plan, nonprofit group hospital service plan, nonprofit group medical service plan, or group life insurance plan.

This bill allows school districts to partner with cities and counties to jointly purchase group health insurance plans, potentially reducing costs through shared bargaining power. It aims to help schools and local governments save money on health benefits by negotiating collectively.

HF 2612 Dead

Civic Absence Policy

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.

HF 2422 Dead

Transfer on Death Deeds

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.

HF 2664 Dead

Smoke Tax Hike

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.

HF 2631 Dead

Family Leave Insurance

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.