Timi M. Brown-Powers

Iowa House · District 61

Timi M. Brown-Powers
Democrat House District 61

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Chamber House
District 61

Sponsored Bills (6)

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 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.