Votes at a glance: multiple bills on housing, consumer protections and education pass A batch of bills passed the Senate by unanimous or large margins, including measures on disposition of cremated remains, sidewalk liability, ADU rules, contractor bonds, criminal penalties for intimidation, digital asset kiosk enforcement, concurrent‑enrollment authority, and calendar‑raffle rules.

Iowa's Senate just passed a sweeping set of bills affecting everything from sidewalk liability to the handling of cremated remains—what does this mean for you?

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Iowa House reads multiple bills, refers several to committees Clerks read a set of bills on weapons possession, pretrial bonds, workforce licensure, health and social assistance programs, language requirements for commercial drivers, and flag displays; several were referred to appropriate committees for further consideration.

The Iowa House just kicked off a wave of legislative action, introducing key bills on everything from weapons possession to workforce licensure!

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House reads dozens of bills, including redistricting resolution and health, energy and education measures Clerk read a slate of first readings and referrals including House Joint Resolution 2006 (legislative redistricting) and multiple House Files covering energy, health insurance, consumer protections, peer-run respite programs and education policy; most items were assigned to standing committees for further review.

The Iowa House has kicked off its session with a wave of new bills, including a pivotal amendment on legislative redistricting and key measures on health and education—what does this mean for the future?

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House places more than a dozen bills on the calendar, refers measures to committees On opening day the House recorded a lengthy set of bill introductions — including measures on buffer strips, a veterans service-animal grant program and reforms to first-home eligibility — and referred them to committees for consideration. The chamber adjourned after brief announcements.

The Iowa House has kicked off the session with a wave of new bills, including innovative measures for veterans and housing reforms—what changes could be on the horizon?

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Reynolds signs law expanding firefighter disability benefits to cover all forms of cancer Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law that broadens disability benefits in Iowa for firefighters and other first responders to cover all forms of cancer.

Des Moines Register reports that #Iowa has expanded #cancer benefits for #firefighters and law enforcement officers under a new law signed by Governor Kim #Reynolds. The measure broadens eligibility and support for first responders.

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Legislature approves Gadsden flag license plates with new design and fee structure Gadsden flag plates will feature a rattlesnake and cost fifty dollars upon application.

Iowa's House Bill 974 proposes a specialty license plate featuring the Gadsden flag, igniting fierce debate over personal liberties and state representation.

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Legislature approves Gadsden flag special registration plate design and fees DOT gains authority to issue Gadsden flag plates featuring rattlesnake imagery and custom fees.

Iowa is stirring up a storm as lawmakers consider a bill for special vehicle plates featuring the controversial Gadsden flag—an emblem of independence—or a divisive symbol?

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Crossroads in Iowa: Immigration Enforcement and the Battle for Democratic Values Examining the Legal, Economic, and Social Implications of HSB 285 on Iowa's Communities and Democratic Values. Part one of a two part series.

🚦Steve Holt of the Iowa House recently withdrew his state anti-immigrant bill. Just one day later, on March 5th, Holt introduced an even more extreme version: HSB285,which could charge Iowa law enforcement officers with felonies.
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HF 712 undermines decades of vaccine safety progress. If passed, Iowa could see reduced vaccine availability, higher disease outbreaks, and legal chaos. This is bad policy. #IowaLegislation #HealthPolicy buff.ly/MXI819C

Iowa House passes dietitian licensure compact bill with unanimous support The Iowa House unanimously approves house file 532 establishing a dietitian licensure compact.

The Iowa House just passed the dietitian licensure compact bill with an astonishing 95-0 vote, showcasing a remarkable commitment to health and collaboration!

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House committees advance multiple bills on human trafficking and local government amendments House committees review several bills on human trafficking, engineering roles, and local governance.

The Iowa Legislature is making strides in addressing crucial issues like human trafficking and local governance, but many key bills are still waiting for their moment to shine.

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