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S T A T E O F I O W A K I M R E Y N O L D S G O V E R N O R June2,2026 The Honorable PaulPate SecretaryofStateofIowa StateCapitolBuilding L O C A L DearMr.Secretary:
House File 2800 H-8491 Amend House File 2800 as follows:
IherebytransmitHouse File2800,an Actrelatingtostateand localgovernmentand fi nances, includingby making,modifying,limiting,orreducingappropriations,distributions,ortransfers, authorizing expenditure ofunappropriated moneys in specialfmds, making corrections,and providingforproperlyrelatedmattersincludingthenationalelectricalcode,localcivilrightslaws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietarytreatmentsystems,poultcy associations,tax credits,alternativenicotineand vapor products,publicassistanceprograms,judicialbranchandcountyattorneysalaries,civillitigation abuse,human trafficking,federal grants and loans notifications,quarterly payments to area educationagencies,civicproficiencyinhighereducation,charterschoolsundertheIowaPublic Employees' Retirement System, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicabilityprovisions.
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HouseFile2800isapprovedthisdatewiththefollowingexceptions:
By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting:
• DivisionISection4 proposestransferringtheunencumberedandunobligatedbalancesof federal funding that the state receiveirom Coronavirus ReliefFimd (CRF) to the informationtechnologyfundcreatedinsection217.25onJuly1,2026.
<DIVISION I APPROPRIATIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS, TRANSFERS, AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY Section 1.
Thisfederalfundingcontainsfederalrestrictionsprohibitingthetransferoffmds intoa stategeneralfund orany otherfund withoutqualifying,documented eligibleuse under program rules.Funds not meeting eligiblecosttimelines must be returnedtothe U.S.
LIMITATIONS OF STANDING APPROPRIATIONS —— FY 2026-2027.
Treasury.
Notwithstanding the standing appropriation in the following designated section for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the amount appropriated from the general fund of the state pursuant to that section for the following designated purpose shall not exceed the following amount:
CRFfundsandi nterestearnedcanonlybeusedfore lgibleCOVID-19responseexpenses^ TreasuryfurtherspecifiesthatifCRF fmdsareplacedinaninterest-bearingaccount,any ^CoronavirusReliefFund Guidance,NecessaryExpendituresIncurredDuetothePublicHealthEmergency(page 4183)httDs://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-15/Ddf/2021-00827.Ddf.
STATE CAPITOL DES MOINES,IOWA 50319 515.281.5211 FAX 515.725.3527 WWW.GOVERNOR.IOWA.GOV interestearned"mustbe used onlytocoverexpendituresincurredinaccordancewith section601(d)oftheSocialSecurityAct"CRFi nteestcannotlegallybereallocatedtoa stateITfundunlessthatfimdadministersaneligibleCOVID-19responseactivity—^which HF2800,Sec.4 doesnotrequire.UnspentCRF balancesmustbereturnedtoTreasuryif notusedfore ligileexpenditures^.A satestatuecarmotoverrideafederalrecoupment mandate.TransferringCRFfundsin2026wouldviolatefederallaw.
DivisionISection5 proposesfourappropriationsfromtheinformationtechnologyfund createdinsection217.25tothedepartmentofhealthand human servicesforspecific informationtechnologyprojectswiththeremainingbalanceofthefundbeingappropriated fortheMedicaidmanagementinformationsystem.Further,thissectionprohibitstheusage offundingformaintenanceoperations,staffing,orothercorporatetechnologyneedsofthe department.
Theinformationtechnologyfundcreatedinsection217.25isutilizedbythedepartmentof healthandhumanservicestopayfora lloftheirinformationtechnologyexpenditures.As HF2800,Sec.4isinconflictwithfederallawandwillresultinnoadditionalfundingbeing transferredintotheinformationtechnologyfund,thiswouldresultinthedepartmentof health and human services being unable to maintain their operational information technologyneeds.
DivisionX relatestoa healthcareaccessandinnovationtaxcredit.
Asclearlystatedduringdebateonthislegislation,theintentofthisprovisionistohold harmlessIowa'slargestHMO f :omtheMCQ taxenactedearlierthisyearinHF2739.This carveoutunderniinesthe integrityand uniformity ofthetax structureadopted by the LegislatureandrequiredbytheFederalGovernment.Accordingly,thisprovisionplacesat riskmorethan$120millioninnewfederalfundingthatsupportsIowaMedicaidandthe vulnerablelowanswho dependontheseservices.
DivisionXIV createsanew causeofactionfor"civillitigationabuse"andabrogatesthe commonlawcauseofactionforabuseofprocessforactionsbetweenprivateparties.
The codified cause of action for abuse,of process abrogates the long-standing commonlawcauseofactionforabuseofprocess.ThissubstantialchangetoIowatortlaw wasnotprecipitatedbydiscussionwithstakeholders,andboththeOfficeoftheAttorney General and Iowa State Bar Association have raised concerns about itsimplications.
Specifically,theOfficeoftheAttorneyGeneralhasidentifiedalikelyunintendedimpact totheState'sliabilityexposure.
^Coronavirus ReliefFund FAQ, Section B,#3(page 4193) httDs://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01- 15/pdf/202l-00827.pdf 15/pdF2021-Q0827.pdf.nd FAQ, Section B,#1 (page 4193)https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01- Moreover, codifying a broad-based cause of action for civil litigation abusewould makeIowaanoutlier.A causeofactionforabuseofprocesshasexistedinIowasinceat least1956and isbasedon theRestatementsofTorts§682.Welloverfortystateshave adoptedthe Restatements definitionofa claim forabuse ofprocess.ltappearsthat onlythreestateshavecodifiedanabuseofprocesscauseofaction,andthosestatutesare limitedtoclaimsbroughtbyfamilymembersorwithinthedomesticrelationscontext.No statutewasfoundthatcodifiedanabuseofprocessclaimapplyingtoanyprivateparty (e.g.,individuals,corporationorotherentity).
Thecauseofactionforabuseofprocess,asdrafted,alsoincludesoverbroaddefinitions thereby creatingconfusingstandardsforjuries.For example,the blldefines"ulterior purpose"asuseofprocess"mainly"foranimproperreason,butthenincongruouslydefines theelementsoftheclaimtoincludeuseofprocess"primarily"foranulteriorpurpose.
Iremainwillingtoworkwithbothchamberstoaddressconcernsregardingclaimsinthis areaofthe law.
Fortheabovereasons,IrespectfullydisapprovethosepartsofHouseFile2800asspecifiedabove, inaccordancewithArticleIII,Section16,oftheConstitutionoftheStateofIowa.
Theremainder ofHouseFile2800isapprovedasofthisdate.
Sincerely Reynolds Governor cc:
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B E IT E N A C T E D BY T H E G E N E R A L A S S E M B L Y O F T H E S T A T E O F I O W A :
House File 2800r p* 2 D I V I S I O N APPROPRIATIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS, TRANSFERS, AND EXPENDITURE A U T H O R I T Y S e c t i o nL I M I T A T I O N S O F SA P P R O P R I A T IF YN S — 2026-2027.
Notwithstanding the standing appropriation in the following designated section for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the amount appropriated from the general fund of the state pursuant to that section for the following designated purpose shall not exceed the following a m o u n t :
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STATE AID — FY 2026-2027.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STATE AID —— FY 2026-2027.
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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT —— USE OF FEDERAL INCENTIVE PAYMENTS —— FY 2025-2026 —— FY 2026-2027.
II, pursuant to a special transfer under section 903 of the federal Social Security Act, for administration of the unemployment compensation insurance program and for unemployment compensation insurance systems m o d e r n i z a t i o n .
II, pursuant to a special transfer under section 903 of the federal Social Security Act, for HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -1- ns/jh 1/37 administration of the unemployment compensation insurance program and for unemployment compensation insurance systems modernization.
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SPEC IAL FUNDS — SALARY ADJUSTMENTS — FY House File 2800, p.
4 2026-2027.
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, salary adjustments otherwise provided may be funded as determined by the department of management, subject to any applicable constitutional limitation, using unappropriated moneys remaining in the commerce revolving fund, the gaming enforcement revolving fund, the gaming regulatory revolving fund, the primary road fund, the road use tax fund, the fish and game protection fund, and the Iowa public employees' retirement fund, and in other departmental revolving, trust, or special funds for which the general assembly has not made an operating budget appropriation.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND —— TRANSFERS.
On July 1, 2026, all of the following shall be transferred to the information technology fund created in section 217.25:
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The unencumbered and unobligated balance, including all interest and earnings thereon, of the Iowa coronavirus fiscal recovery fund created in section 8.57G.
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The unencumbered and unobligated balance, including all interest and earnings thereon, of moneys available to the state pursuant to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub.
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116-136.
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5.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND —— APPROPRIATIONS.
1.
There is appropriated from the information technology fund created in section 217.25 to the department of health and human services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
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For the Medicaid management information system:
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$ 31,000,000 b.
For the eligibility determination for essential needs information technology modernization project:
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$ 30,500,000 c.
For information technology projects associated with child support services:
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$ 34,000,000 d.
(1) For information technology costs associated with implementation of 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 104, and 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2422, if enacted:
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$ 5,000,000 (2) The appropriation in this paragraph shall be used to implement 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 104, if 2026 Iowa Acts, HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -2- ns/jh 2/37 Senate File 2422, is not enacted.
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Following the appropriations in subsection 1, the remaining balance of the information technology fund created in section 217.25 is appropriated to the department of health and human services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to be used for the Medicaid management information system.
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Moneys appropriated in this section shall not be used for maintenance, operations, staffing, or other corporate technology needs of the department.
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SPECIAL FUNDS —— SALARY ADJUSTMENTS —— FY 2026-2027.
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, salary adjustments otherwise provided may be funded as determined by the department of management, subject to any applicable constitutional limitation, using unappropriated moneys remaining in the commerce revolving fund, the gaming enforcement revolving fund, the gaming regulatory revolving fund, the primary road fund, the road use tax fund, the fish and game protection fund, and the Iowa public employees’ retirement fund, and in other departmental revolving, trust, or special funds for which the general assembly has not made an operating budget appropriation.
Sec.
Section 8.571, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
Section 8.57I, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
NEW PARAGRAPH, c, (1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, there is appropriated from the sports wagering receipts fund to the department of health and human services one million dollars to provide a grant to the Iowa healthiest state initiative to support the double up food bucks program to make fresh fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other participating locations accessible to individuals and families who reside in this state and receive assistance through the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program.
NEW PARAGRAPH .
(2) A grant recipient that receives funding pursuant to this paragraph shall provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant assistance.
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(1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, there is appropriated from the sports wagering receipts fund to the department of health and human services one million dollars to provide a grant to the Iowa healthiest state initiative to support the double up food bucks program to make fresh fruits and vegetables sold at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other participating locations accessible to individuals and families who reside in this state and receive assistance through the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program.
(2) A grant recipient that receives funding pursuant to this HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -3- ns/jh 3/37 paragraph shall provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant assistance.
Section 84F.1, subsection 6, paragraph b.
Section 84F.1, subsection 6, paragraph b, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, i s amended t o read a s follows:
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for purposes of this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the e«4 close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the gonoral fund but shall remain available for expenditure for the purpoaos designated in subsequent fiscal years by the department to operate and manage the Iowa office of apprenticeship established in section 84D.3 or for other apprenticeship activities deemed appropriate by the department, not subject to the limitation set forth in House File 2800, p.
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for purposes of this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the end close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated in subsequent fiscal years by the department to operate and manage the Iowa office of apprenticeship established in section 84D.3 or for other apprenticeship activities deemed appropriate by the department, not subject to the limitation set forth in paragraph “a”.
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Sec.
Section 84F.2, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 2026, i s a m e n t oread a s f o l l o w s :
Section 84F.2, subsection 7, paragraph b, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for purposes of this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the end close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposoo designated in subsequent fiscal years by the department to operate and manage the Iowa office of apprenticeship established in section 84D.3 or for other apprenticeship activities deemed appropriate by the department, not subject to the limitation set forth in p a r a g r a p h Sec.
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for purposes of this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the end close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated in subsequent fiscal years by the department to operate and manage the Iowa office of apprenticeship established in section 84D.3 or for other apprenticeship activities deemed appropriate by the department, not subject to the limitation set forth in paragraph “a”.
Sec.
The amounts specified for school districts in section 257.10, subsection 7, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each succeeding fiscal year, shall be reduced by the department of management by thirty-two million five hundred thousand dollars.
The amounts specified for school districts in section 257.10, subsection 7, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each succeeding fiscal year, shall be reduced by the department of management by thirty-two million five HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -4- ns/jh 4/37 hundred thousand dollars.
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, and each fiscal year thereafter, from the reduction under this subsection for that fiscal year there is appropriated ten million dollars to the department of education for division of special education general supervision, oversight, compliance, employee salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes within the area education agency regions and the department of education m a io f f i c e .
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, and each fiscal year thereafter, from the reduction under this subsection for that fiscal year there is appropriated ten million dollars to the department of education for division of special education general supervision, oversight, compliance, employee salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes within the area education agency regions and the department of education main office.
The section of this division of this Act providing for the use of federal incentive payments by the department of House File 2800, p.
The section of this division of this Act providing for the use of federal incentive payments by the department of workforce development.
6 workforce development.
DIVISION II CORRECTIVE PROVISIONS Sec.
D I V I SI IO N C O R R E CP R O V I S I O N S Sec.
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are amended t o read a s f o l l o w s ;
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before DoGombcr 31,—2031, January 1 , 2032, four million dollars.
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before December 31, 2031, January 1, 2032, four million dollars.
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before DGCcmbor 31,—2036, January 1 , 2037, four million five hundred thousand d o l l a r s .
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before December 31, 2036, January 1, 2037, four million five hundred thousand dollars.
(1) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before DGCGmbor 31,—2031, January 1 , 2032, four million dollars.
(1) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -5- ns/jh 5/37 December 31, 2031, January 1, 2032, four million dollars.
(2) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before DGCGmbor 31,—2036^ January 1 , 2037, four million five hundred t h o u sd o l l a r s .
(2) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before December 31, 2036, January 1, 2037, four million five hundred thousand dollars.
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph e, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are a m e n t o read a s f o l l o w s :
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph e, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before DccGmbGr 31,—2031# January 1 , 2032, four million dollars.
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before December 31, 2031, January 1, 2032, four million dollars.
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before DGCGmbor—34r7—2036, January 1, 2037, four million five hundred t h o u sd o l l a r s .
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before December 31, 2036, January 1, 2037, four million five hundred thousand dollars.
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph f, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are a m e n t o read a s f o l l o w s :
Section 135.61, subsection 16, paragraph f, subparagraph (1), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 14, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before DGCGmbor 31#—2031, January 1 , 2032, four million dollars.
(a) Beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before December 31, 2031, January 1, 2032, four million dollars.
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before DGCGmbor 31,—2036# January 1 , 2037, four million five hundred t h o u sd o l l a r s .
(b) Beginning on or after January 1, 2032, and before December 31, 2036, January 1, 2037, four million five hundred thousand dollars.
Section 135C.6, subsection 1, paragraph b, as House File 2800, p.
Section 135C.6, subsection 1, paragraph b, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 572, section 2, is amended to read as follows:
7 enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 572, section 2, is a m e n dt o reada s f o l l o w s :
b.
b, A supported community living service, as defined in section 225C.21 249A,38B, is not required to be licensed under this chapter, but is subject to approval under section 225C,21 249A.38B in order to receive public funding.
A supported community living service, as defined in section 225C.21 249A.38B, is not required to be licensed under this chapter, but is subject to approval under section 225C.21 249A.38B in order to receive public funding.
Section 135S.1, subsection 2, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 571, section 2, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 135S.1, subsection 2, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 571, section 2, is amended to read as follows:
^Discrimination" means an adverse action, including but not limited to any penalty, disciplinary, or retaliatory action taken against, or a threat of adverse action communicated to, a medical practitioner or health care institution as a result of the refusal of the medical practitioner or health care institution to participate in a health care service on the basis of conscience.
“Discrimination” means an adverse action, including but not limited to any penalty, disciplinary, or retaliatory action taken against, or a threat of adverse action communicated HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -6- ns/jh 6/37 to, a medical practitioner or health care institution as a result of the refusal of the medical practitioner or health care institution to participate in a health care service on the basis of conscience.
"^Discrimination" ftot- does not include the negotiation or purchase of insurance or a health care service by a nongovernmental entity or individual, the refusal to use or purchase insurance or a health care service by a nongovernmental entity or individual, or a health care institution's good-faith effort to accommodate a medical practitioner's or health care institution's exercise of c o n s c i e n c e .
“Discrimination” not does not include the negotiation or purchase of insurance or a health care service by a nongovernmental entity or individual, the refusal to use or purchase insurance or a health care service by a nongovernmental entity or individual, or a health care institution’s good-faith effort to accommodate a medical practitioner’s or health care institution’s exercise of conscience.
Section 135S.2, subsection 1, paragraph a, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 571, section 3, is a m e n t o read a s f o l l o w s :
Section 135S.2, subsection 1, paragraph a, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 571, section 3, is amended to read as follows:
a, A medical practitioner or health care institution has the right not to participate in or pay for a health care service that violates the medical practitioner's or health care institution's conscience.
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A medical practitioner shall inform the medical practitioner's employer of the nature of the modical'a medical practitioner's objection based on the practitioner's conscience.
A medical practitioner or health care institution has the right not to participate in or pay for a health care service that violates the medical practitioner’s or health care institution’s conscience.
This paragraph shall not be construed to waive or modify a duty a medical practitioner or health care institution may have to participate in a health care service that does not violate the medical practitioner's c o n s c i e n c e .
A medical practitioner shall inform the medical practitioner’s employer of the nature of the medical’s medical practitioner’s objection based on the practitioner’s conscience.
This paragraph shall not be construed to waive or modify a duty a medical practitioner or health care institution may have to participate in a health care service that does not violate the medical practitioner’s conscience.
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2562, section 10, if enacted, is amended by striking the section and inserting in House File 2800, p.
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2562, section 10, if enacted, is amended by striking the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
8 lieu thereof the following:
Section 144H.1, subsection 6, as enacted in section of this Act, is amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 144H.1, subsection 6, as enacted in section 1 of this Act, is amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
^Person authorized to consent''means an individual, in the same order of priority prescribed in section 144A.7, subsection 1, paragraph who shall be guided by the express or implied intentions of the patient and who is reasonably available, willing, and competent to consent, refuse to consent, or withdraw consent on a patient's behalf.
“Person authorized to consent” means an individual, in the same order of priority prescribed in section 144A.7, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, who shall be guided by the express or implied intentions of the patient and who is reasonably HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -7- ns/jh 7/37 available, willing, and competent to consent, refuse to consent, or withdraw consent on a patient’s behalf.
Section 148.IIA, subsection 2, paragraph b, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2184, section 3, is amended t o read a s follows:
Section 148.11A, subsection 2, paragraph b, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2184, section 3, is amended to read as follows:
An administrative medicine license shall expire on the licensee's birthday.
An administrative medicine license shall expire on the licensee’s birthday.
Section 256C.4, subsection lA, paragraph b, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 87, is amended t o read a s follows:
Section 256C.4, subsection 1A, paragraph b, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 87, is amended to read as follows:
Outreach activities and rent for facilities not owned by the community-based provider are permissive uses of the a d m i n i s t r a t i v e f u n d s .
Outreach activities and rent for facilities not owned by the community-based provider are permissive uses of the administrative funds.
Section 280.37, subsection 3, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2086, section 4, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 280.37, subsection 3, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2086, section 4, is amended to read as follows:
If the board of directors of a school district or the authorities in charge of an accredited nonpublic school offer the elective junior fire fighter program, then the board of directors of the school district or the authorities in charge of the accredited nonpublic school shall coordinate with a local fire department to ensure students are provided with the House File 2800, p.
If the board of directors of a school district or the authorities in charge of an accredited nonpublic school offer the elective junior fire fighter program, then the board of directors of the school district or the authorities in charge of the accredited nonpublic school shall coordinate with a local fire department to ensure students are provided with the appropriate materials and training to successfully complete all components necessary for fire fighter firefighter I certification, including the written certification examination and the practical certification examination.
9 appropriate materials and training to successfully complete all components necessary for fire fighter firefighter I certification, including the written certification examination and the practical certification examination.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -8- ns/jh 8/37 Sec.
Sec.
Section 280.37, subsection 4, paragraph a, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2086, section 4, is a m e n d et o read a s f o l l o w s :
Section 280.37, subsection 4, paragraph a, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2086, section 4, is amended to read as follows:
а.
a.
Be designed to prepare students to s it fo r c e r tific a tio n testing from the fire service tra in in g bureau for fire fig h te r f ir e f ig h t I rc e r t if ic a t io n .
Be designed to prepare students to sit for certification testing from the fire service training bureau for fire fighter firefighter I certification.
Section 307.22A, subsection 6, i f enacted by 2026 Iowa A c ts , House F ile 2667, s e c tio n2, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 307.22A, subsection 6, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2667, section 2, is amended to read as follows:
б.
6.
The statew ide urban design and s p e c ific a tio n s board s h a ll p u b lish on the Iowa sta te u n iv e rs ity o f science and technology's internet site an analysis of any changes made to the sta te w id e urban design and s p e c ific a tio n s manuals and provide an estimate of expected cost variations that are lik e ly to be incurred, i f any, by implementing the changes.
The statewide urban design and specifications board shall publish on the Iowa state university of science and technology’s internet site an analysis of any changes made to the statewide urban design and specifications manuals and provide an estimate of expected cost variations that are likely to be incurred, if any, by implementing the changes.
Section 452A.33, subsection 1, paragraph c, subparagraph (2 ), Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa A cts, House F ile 2643, s e c tio n5, is amended to read as fo llo w s :
Section 452A.33, subsection 1, paragraph c, subparagraph (2), Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2643, section 5, is amended to read as follows:
(2) (a) I f a r e ta il dealer fa ils to f ile a tim e ly file d re p o rt as re q u ire dby th is s u b s e c tio n f a ils to m a in ta in records required to file the report^, the department may impose a c iv il penalty of not more than one hundred d o lla rs per occurrence in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
(2) (a) If a retail dealer fails to file a timely filed report as required by this subsection or fails to maintain records required to file the report, the department may impose a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars per occurrence in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
The penalty amount s h a ll be deposited in to the general fund of t h es t a t e .
The penalty amount shall be deposited into the general fund of the state.
(b) A r e ta il dealer who f a ils to tim e ly f i l ea tim e ly file d re p o rt as re q u ire d by th is subsection fo r the la te s t determ ination period ending on or before the la s t day of the re ta il dealer's tax year is also in e lig ib le to claim any tax c re d it a v a ila b under s e c tio n 422.110, 4 2 2 .IIP or 4 2 2 .IIY fo r th e ta x y e a r.
(b) A retail dealer who fails to timely file a timely filed report as required by this subsection for the latest determination period ending on or before the last day of the retail dealer’s tax year is also ineligible to claim any tax credit available under section 422.11O, 422.11P, or 422.11Y for the tax year.
Section 514F.8D, subsection 5, i f enacted by 2026 Iow a A c ts ,House F ile 2635, s e c tio 4, is amended to re a d as f o l l o w s :
Section 514F.8D, subsection 5, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2635, section 4, is amended to read as follows:
The commissioner of insurance may adopt rules pursuant to House Pile 2800, p.
The commissioner of insurance may adopt rules pursuant to HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -9- ns/jh 9/37 chapter 17A to administer and enforce this section.
10 chapter 17A to administer and enforce this section.
Section 537C.9, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2497, section 9, is amended to read as follows;
Section 537C.9, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2497, section 9, is amended to read as follows:
537C.9 Program agreement — approved parties.
537C.9 Program agreement —— approved parties.
■i-r A re s id e n to f t h is s ta te who h o ld s a d r iv e r 's lic e n s e issued in th is state that authorizes the person to operate a vehicle of the class of the shared vehicle that is the subject o f th e program a g re e m e n t.
1.
•2-5- ^ A nonresident of th is sta te who holds a d riv e r's license issued by the sta te or country of the person's residence th a t authorizes the person to operate a ve h icle of the class of the shared ve h icle th a t is the subject of the program agreement, and is at least the minimum age required by th is s ta te to operate a v e h ic le o f th a t c la s s .
a.
•3-r A person who is s p e c ific a lly authorized by th is sta te to o p e ra tea v e h ic le o f th e c la s so f th e sh a re dv e h ic leth a t is the su b je ct o f the program agreement.
A resident of this state who holds a driver’s license issued in this state that authorizes the person to operate a vehicle of the class of the shared vehicle that is the subject of the program agreement.
•4-r ^ A program s h a ll keep permanent records of a ll of the fo llo w in g ;
2.
a .
The names and a d d re ss o f each sh a re dv e h ic le d r iv e r .
The d riv e r's license number and place of issuance of each shared ve h icle d riv e r, and any other person who may operate a shared v e h ic le under a program agreem ent.
A nonresident of this state who holds a driver’s license issued by the state or country of the person’s residence that authorizes the person to operate a vehicle of the class of the shared vehicle that is the subject of the program agreement, and is at least the minimum age required by this state to operate a vehicle of that class.
3.
c.
A person who is specifically authorized by this state to operate a vehicle of the class of the shared vehicle that is the subject of the program agreement.
4.
2.
A program shall keep permanent records of all of the following:
a.
The names and address of each shared vehicle driver.
b.
The driver’s license number and place of issuance of each shared vehicle driver, and any other person who may operate a shared vehicle under a program agreement.
Section 910.2, subsection 3, as enacted by 2026 Iowa A c ts , House F ile 2697, s e c tio n1, is amended to re a d as f o l l o w s :
Section 910.2, subsection 3, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2697, section 1, is amended to read as follows:
3, N otw ithstanding any o th e r s ta tu te or ru le o f law , w ith the consent of the defendant and the prosecuting a tto rn e y, the court may order as p a rt o f the dism issal o f a p u b lic offense or v io la tio n of an ordinance that the defendant pay pecuniary damages to the victim— and category re s titu tio n , which s h a llin c lu d ec o u r tc o s ts .
3.
Sec, 30.
Notwithstanding any other statute or rule of law, with the consent of the defendant and the prosecuting attorney, the court may order as part of the dismissal of a public offense or violation of an ordinance that the defendant pay pecuniary damages to the victim, and category “B” restitution, which shall include court costs.
2026 Iow a A c ts , House F ile 2739, s e c tio n13, is am ended t o re a d a s f o llo w s :
Sec.
30.
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2739, section 13, is HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -10- ns/jh 10/37 amended to read as follows:
1 3 .
13.
TEMPORARY PRO VISIO NS FOR THE HEALTH CARE-RELATED TAX AND PREPAYMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026.
TEMPORARY PROVISIONS FOR THE HEALTH CARE-RELATED TAX AND PREPAYMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026.
N o tw ith sta n d in g section 432B.2, subsection 1, i f enacted by th is d iv is io n House File 2800, p.
Notwithstanding section 432B.2, subsection 1, if enacted by this division of this Act, each health care maintenance organization transacting business in this state shall be subject to a health care-related tax payable to the director of revenue in an amount equal to three and one-half percent of the applicable percentage of taxable funds as defined in section 432B.1, if enacted by this division of this Act, for the period in calendar year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026.
11 of this Act, each health care maintenance organization transacting business in this state shall be subject to a health care-related tax payable to the director of revenue in an amount equal to three and one-half percent of the applicable percentage of taxable funds as defined in section 432B,1, if enacted by this division of this Act, for the period in calendar year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026.
The difference between the amount of taxes collected pursuant to this section and the amount of tax that would be collected by imposing the rate under section 432B.2, subsection 1, if enacted by this division of this Act, shall not be subject to prepayment under section 432B.3, subsection 1 2, if enacted by this division of this Act.
The difference between the amount of taxes collected pursuant to this section and the amount of tax that would be collected by imposing the rate under section 432B.2, subsection 1, if enacted by this division of this Act, shall not be subject to prepayment under section 432B.3, subsection i 2, if enacted by this division of this Act.
Except as otherwise provided, this Act applies to tangible personal property or specified digital projects products sold to or of services furnished to a nuclear electric generation facility when permissible under section 423.3, subsection 111, paragraph ^^c", if enacted by this Act.
Except as otherwise provided, this Act applies to tangible personal property or specified digital projects products sold to or of services furnished to a nuclear electric generation facility when permissible under section 423.3, subsection 111, paragraph “c”, if enacted by this Act.
This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tangible personal property or specified digital projects products sold to or of services furnished to a nuclear electric generation facility that is undertaking an activity described in section 423.3, subsection 111, paragraph "a", subparagraph (1), subparagraph subdivision (i), if enacted by this Act.
This Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tangible personal property or specified digital projects products sold to or of services furnished to a nuclear electric generation facility that is undertaking an activity described in section 423.3, subsection 111, paragraph “a”, subparagraph (1), subparagraph subdivision (i), if enacted by this Act.
The section of this division of this Act amending section 256C.4, subsection lA, paragraph ^^b".
The section of this division of this Act amending section 256C.4, subsection 1A, paragraph “b”.
2.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -11- ns/jh 11/37 2.
The section of this division of this Act amending section 256C.4, subsection lA, paragraph ^^b".
The section of this division of this Act amending section 256C.4, subsection 1A, paragraph “b”.
The following applies House File 2800r P* 12 retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tax years beginning on o ra f t et h ad a t e :
The following applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tax years beginning on or after that date:
The section of this division of this Act amending 2026 Iowa Acts, House Pile 2739, section 13.
The section of this division of this Act amending 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2739, section 13.
D I V I S I I I N A T I OE L E C T R C O D E Sec.
DIVISION III NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Sec.
NEW SUBSECTION.
NEW SUBSECTION .
^''National electrical code'' means the national electrical code, 2023 edition, published by the national fire protection association, as modified by section 103.IB, and excluding sections 210.52(C)(3), 230.67, and 406.4(D)(4) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition.
“National electrical code” means the national electrical code, 2023 edition, published by the national fire protection association, as modified by section 103.1B, and excluding sections 210.52(C)(3), 230.67, and 406.4(D)(4) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition.
103.IB National electrical code — alterations.
103.1B National electrical code —— alterations.
In lieu of basements, section 210.8(A) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, shall apply to unfinished portions or areas of the basement not intended a s habitable rooms.
In lieu of basements, section 210.8(A) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, shall apply to unfinished portions or areas of the basement not HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -12- ns/jh 12/37 intended as habitable rooms.
In lieu of the requirements of section 210.52(C)(2) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, an electrical provision or at least one receptacle shall be installed at each island and peninsular countertop space with a long dimension of six House File 2800, p.
In lieu of the requirements of section 210.52(C)(2) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, an electrical provision or at least one receptacle shall be installed at each island and peninsular countertop space with a long dimension of six hundred millimeters, or twenty-four inches, or greater and a short dimension of three hundred millimeters, or twelve inches, or greater, with a peninsular countertop being measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
13 hundred millimeters, or twenty-four inches, or greater and a short dimension of three hundred millimeters, or twelve inches, or greater, with a peninsular countertop being measured from the connected perpendicular wall.
With respect to section 220.5(C) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, the calculated floor area of a dwelling unit shall additionally exclude g a r a g e s .
With respect to section 220.5(C) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, the calculated floor area of a dwelling unit shall additionally exclude garages.
In lieu of the second paragraph of section 314.27(C) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, where a ceiling-suspended paddle fan is not installed, the outlet box shall comply with either section 314.27(C)(1) or 314.27(C)(2) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition.
In lieu of the second paragraph of section 314.27(C) of the national electrical code, 2023 edition, where a ceiling-suspended paddle fan is not installed, the outlet box shall comply with either section 314.27(C)(1) or 314.27(C)(2) of the national electrical HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -13- ns/jh 13/37 code, 2023 edition.
Ground-fault circuit interrupters, Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection is not required for receptacles that serve sump pumps or refrigerators.
Ground-fault circuit interrupters.
Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection is not required for receptacles that serve sump pumps or refrigerators.
103.IC Electrical code — amendments — limitations.
103.1C Electrical code —— amendments —— limitations.
A political subdivision shall not adopt a local electrical code that is more restrictive than the national e l e c t r i c a l c o d e .
A political subdivision shall not adopt a local electrical code that is more restrictive than the national electrical code.
Prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code pursuant to section 103.6, including but not limited to by adopting the national electrical code, 2026 edition, published House File 2800, p.
Prior to adopting any changes to the national electrical code pursuant to section 103.6, including but not limited to by adopting the national electrical code, 2026 edition, published by the national fire protection association, the board shall conduct an analysis of the cost to consumers of any significant changes to the national electrical code.
14 by the national fire protection association, the board shall conduct an analysis of the cost to consumers of any significant changes to the national electrical code.
The analysis shall be submitted to the administrative rules coordinator and the administrative code editor for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended action.
The analysis shall be submitted to the administrative rules coordinator and the administrative code editor for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin along with the notice of intended a c t i o n .
Section 103.1, subsection 12A, and section 103.IB, as enacted by this division of this Act, are repealed effective upon the adoption of the national electrical code, 2026 edition, published by the national fire protection association, by the electrical examining board.
Section 103.1, subsection 12A, and section 103.1B, as enacted by this division of this Act, are repealed effective upon the adoption of the national electrical code, 2026 edition, published by the national fire protection association, by the electrical examining board.
D I V I SI VO N L O C L A W—S C I V R I G H T S Sec.
DIVISION IV LOCAL LAWS —— CIVIL RIGHTS Sec.
Section 216.19, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 579, section 1 , is amended to read as follows:
Section 216.19, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -14- ns/jh 14/37 1, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 579, section 1, is amended to read as follows:
D I V I S V O N P O L I T I C A LS T A TC E N T C O M M I T T E E S Sec.
DIVISION V POLITICAL PARTY STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEES Sec.
Section 43.111, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2026, are a m e n t o r e aa s f o l l o w s :
Section 43.111, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
a.
A copy of the constitution and any bylaws so adopted or amended shall be kept on file in the office of the state c o m m i s s i o n e r .
A copy of the constitution and any bylaws so adopted or amended shall be kept on file in the office of the state commissioner.
House File 2800, p.
b.
15 b, A state party constitution or bylaws shall not prohibit an elected official from serving on a state party central c o m m i t t e e .
A state party constitution or bylaws shall not prohibit an elected official from serving on a state party central committee.
a_^ The state central committee so selected may organize at pleasure for political work as is usual and customary with such committees, adopt bylaws, provide for the governing of party auxiliary bodies, and shall continue to act until succeeded by another central committee selected as required by this section.
a.
The receipts and disbursements of each political party's state party central committee shall be audited annually by a certified public accountant selected by the state party central committee and the audit report shall be filed with the s t a t e c o m m i s s i o n e r .
The state central committee so selected may organize at pleasure for political work as is usual and customary with such committees, adopt bylaws, provide for the governing of party auxiliary bodies, and shall continue to act until succeeded by another central committee selected as required by this section.
The receipts and disbursements of each political party’s state party central committee shall be audited annually by a certified public accountant selected by the state party central committee and the audit report shall be filed with the state commissioner.
Each political party's state central committee shall elect a chairperson, co-chairperson or vice chairperson, treasurer, and secretary.
Each political party’s state central committee shall elect a chairperson, co-chairperson or vice chairperson, HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -15- ns/jh 15/37 treasurer, and secretary.
D I V I SV IO N N O X I W E E D S Sec.
DIVISION VI NOXIOUS WEEDS Sec.
Section 317.lA, subsection 1, paragraph a.
Section 317.1A, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph:
Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph;
NEW SUBPARAGRAPH .
NEW SDBPARAGRAPH.
D I V I S V I I IOWA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION — NONRESIDENT DEER HUNTING LICENSE Sec.
DIVISION VII IOWA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION —— NONRESIDENT DEER HUNTING LICENSE Sec.
Section 483A.24, subsection 3, unnumbered paragraph 1 , Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Section 483A.24, subsection 3, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
The director shall provide up to one hundred twenty five twenty-six nonresident deer hunting licenses for allocation as provided in this subsection.
The director shall provide up to one hundred twenty-five twenty-six nonresident deer hunting licenses for allocation as provided in this subsection.
NEW PARAGRAPH, c.
NEW PARAGRAPH .
c.
D I V I SV I I I P R O P R I ET R E A T S Y S T E M S Sec.
DIVISION VIII PROPRIETARY TREATMENT SYSTEMS Sec.
House File 2800, p.
1.
16 1.
“Certified technician” means a person who is certified in accordance with the manufacturer to monitor, maintain, and inspect a proprietary treatment system.
^Certified technician" means a person who is certified in accordance with the manufacturer to monitor, maintain, and inspect a proprietary treatment system.
^Proprietary treatment system" means a system that is certified by an ANSI-accredited third-party certifier, including certification meeting standard NSF/ANSI40 for effluent from class I systems.
“Proprietary treatment system” means a system that is certified by an ANSI-accredited third-party certifier, including certification meeting standard NSF/ANSI40 for effluent from class I systems.
455B.242 Honitoring and maintenance requirements.
455B.242 Monitoring and maintenance requirements.
A proprietary treatment system shall be inspected, monitored, and maintained by the certified technician in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
A proprietary treatment system shall be inspected, monitored, and maintained by the certified technician in HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -16- ns/jh 16/37 accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
A maintenance and visual inspection report for a proprietary treatment system, as required under section 455B.242, that was installed on or after January 1, 2018, shall record at least all of the following information;
A maintenance and visual inspection report for a proprietary treatment system, as required under section 455B.242, that was installed on or after January 1, 2018, shall record at least all of the following information:
If the proprietary treatment system appears to be House File 2800, p.
If the proprietary treatment system appears to be functioning incorrectly, the primary cause or causes for the deficiency, including but not limited to any of the following:
17 functioning incorrectly, the primary cause or causes for the deficiency, including but not limited to any of the following:
(5) Other damages or conditions contributing to the malfunction that require a repair or replacement.
(5) Other damages or conditions contributing to the HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -17- ns/jh 17/37 malfunction that require a repair or replacement.
Maintenance records as required by the manufacturer's warranty for the proprietary treatment system.
Maintenance records as required by the manufacturer’s warranty for the proprietary treatment system.
The department shall not assess any fees associated with the receipt or collection of reports required under this s e c t i o n .
The department shall not assess any fees associated with the receipt or collection of reports required under this section.
S e c .
Sec.
4 D E P A R T M E N T O F N A T U R A LP R O P R I E T A R Y T R E A T S Y S T R E V IA N R E P O R T .
49.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES —— PROPRIETARY TREATMENT SYSTEM REVIEW AND REPORT.
House File 2800, p.
2.
18 2.
The department shall review the information submitted in annual inspection and maintenance reports, including proprietary treatment system functionality, causes of HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -18- ns/jh 18/37 deficiencies, and maintenance practices.
The department shall review the information submitted in annual inspection and maintenance reports, including proprietary treatment system functionality, causes of deficiencies, and maintenance practices.
The department shall submit to the general assembly on or before January 10, 2029, a report detailing the department's findings and recommendations.
The department shall submit to the general assembly on or before January 10, 2029, a report detailing the department’s findings and recommendations.
50, APPLICABILITY.
50.
This division of this Act applies to the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of proprietary treatment systems, as defined in section 455B.241, as enacted by this division of this Act, performed on or after July 1, 0 2 6 .
APPLICABILITY.
D I V I SI XO N P O U L TA S S O C I A T I O N Sec.
This division of this Act applies to the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of proprietary treatment systems, as defined in section 455B.241, as enacted by this division of this Act, performed on or after July 1, 2026.
DIVISION IX POULTRY ASSOCIATION Sec.
Section 163.3C, subsection 1, paragraph f.
Section 163.3C, subsection 1, paragraph f, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read a s follows:
Section 165B.5, subsection 2, paragraph e.
Section 165B.5, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read a s follows:
Section 184.2, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended t or e aa sf o l l o w s :
Section 184.2, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Immediately after passage of the question at the referendum, the secretary shall appoint seven members to the council in accordance with section 184,6 based on nominations made by the Iowa north central poultry association or its successor organization.
Immediately after passage of the question at the referendum, the secretary shall appoint seven members to the council in accordance with section 184.6 based on nominations made by the Iowa north central poultry association or its HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -19- ns/jh 19/37 successor organization.
The association shall nominate and House Pile 2800, p.
The association shall nominate and the secretary shall appoint two members representing large producers, two members representing medium producers, and three members representing small producers.
19 the secretary shall appoint two members representing large producers, two members representing medium producers, and three members representing small producers.
Section 267.2, subsection 2, paragraph d.
Section 267.2, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read as follows;
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432.12P Health care access and innovation tax credit.
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Oiflti iippl -t'a'A'^*y<Agic D I V I S I O X I ALTER N ATIVE N IC O T IN EAND VAPOR PRODUCTS P E D IA T R ICCANCER R E S E A R C H Sec.
“Department” means the department of revenue.
b.
“Domestic insurer” means the same as defined in section 521A.1.
c.
“Eligible taxpayer” means a domestic insurer that files an annual statement pursuant to section 508.11, completes the national association of insurance commissioner’s health statement test, and has policies in force issued pursuant to chapter 513B.
d.
“Expenditures” includes programs, payments, or grants.
e.
“Health care access and innovation” means expenditures that support one or more of the following:
(1) Improving access to health care services in rural areas in this state.
(2) Value-based payments to a health care provider that provides additional compensation to the health care provider based on evidence-based metrics of the health care provider’s patient care or outcomes.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -20- ns/jh 20/37 (3) Increasing the interoperability or transparency of health care information to benefit health care consumers and health care providers.
2.
The tax imposed under this chapter shall be reduced by a health care access and innovation tax credit authorized in this section for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, but before January 1, 2034.
3.
The amount of the health care access and innovation tax credit shall equal twenty-five percent of the expenditures that support health care access and innovation made by an eligible taxpayer.
4.
In order to claim the tax credit for a tax year, an eligible taxpayer shall apply to the department in a manner approved by the department, and shall provide any other information related to the tax credit requested.
The cumulative value of tax credits claimed in each tax year by applicants shall not exceed three million dollars.
5.
The department, in consultation with the department of insurance and financial services, may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this section.
Sec.
56.
RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY.
This division of this Act applies retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tax years beginning on or after that date.
DIVISION XI ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE AND VAPOR PRODUCTS —— PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH Sec.
Section 453A.35A, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1 ), i f enacted by 2026 Iowa A cts, Senate F ile 2480, s e c tio n 3, is amended to re a d as fo llo w s :
Section 453A.35A, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, section 3, is amended to read as follows:
(1) For the fis c a l year beginning J u ly 1, 2027, and each fis c a l year th e re a fte r, the f i r s t three m illio n d o lla rs fro m th e am ount o f ta x c o lle c te d th a t is a t t r ib u t a b to th e a d d itio n a l taxes on a lte rn a tiv e n ic o tin e products and vapor products pursuant to section 453A,43A is appropriated from the h e a lth care tru s t fund to the s ta te board o f regents fo r the p u rp o se o f c o n d u c tin gp e d ia tr ic ca n ce r re s e a rc h -r and c lin ic a l therapy accessT—and providing physician o c io n tia t loadorship at the sta te u n iv e rs ity o f Iowa stead fa m ily c h ild re n 's h o s p ita l.
(1) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, and each fiscal year thereafter, the first three million dollars from the amount of tax collected that is attributable to the additional taxes on alternative nicotine products and vapor products pursuant to section 453A.43A is appropriated from the health care trust fund to the state board of regents for the HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -21- ns/jh 21/37 purpose of conducting pediatric cancer research, and clinical therapy access, and providing physician-scientist leadership at the state university of Iowa stead family children’s hospital.
Moneys a p p ro p ria te d in th is su b p a ra g ra p s h a ll n o t be used fo r a d m in is tra tiv e or overhead co sts, or a c tiv itie s not d ir e c tly re la te d to the purposes d e sig n a te d in th is subparagraph.
Moneys appropriated in this subparagraph shall not be used for administrative or overhead costs, or activities not directly related to the purposes designated in this subparagraph.
Section 453A.45, subsection 5, paragraph c, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa A c ts , S enate F ile 2480, s e c tio n 8 , i f e n a c te d ,is amended to House Pile 2800, p.
Section 453A.45, subsection 5, paragraph c, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, section 8, if enacted, is amended to read as follows:
21 read a s f o l l o w s :
SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS FUND — PEDIATRIC CANCER R E S E A — CF Y2 0 2 6 - 2 0 2 7 .
SPORTS WAGERING RECEIPTS FUND —— PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH —— FY 2026-2027.
There is appropriated from the sports wagering receipts fund created in section 8.571 to the state board of regents for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
There is appropriated from the sports wagering receipts fund created in section 8.57I to the state board of regents for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
For pediatric cancer research including but not limited to laboratory research and clinical trials at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and for providing therapy access at the state university of Iowa stead family children's hospital:
For pediatric cancer research including but not limited to laboratory research and clinical trials at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and for providing therapy access at the state university of Iowa stead family children’s hospital:
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The state board of regents shall submit a report to the governor and the general assembly by October 1, 2027, detailing how the appropriated moneys were used.
The state board of regents shall submit a report to the HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -22- ns/jh 22/37 governor and the general assembly by October 1, 2027, detailing how the appropriated moneys were used.
Section 8.571, subsections 5 and 6, do not apply to moneys appropriated in this section.
Section 8.57I, subsections 5 and 6, do not apply to moneys appropriated in this section.
Sec, 60.
Sec.
60.
The following take effect January 1, 2027, if 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, i s e n a c t e d :
The following take effect January 1, 2027, if 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, is enacted:
The section of this division of this Act amending section 5 3 A .
The section of this division of this Act amending section 453A.35A.
3 5 A .
The section of this division of this Act amending section 5 3 A .
The section of this division of this Act amending section 453A.45.
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The following takes effect July 1, 2026, if 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, is House File 2800, p.
The following takes effect July 1, 2026, if 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2480, is enacted:
22 e n a c t e d :
D I V I S X I I P U B LA S S I S T A N C E P R O G R A M S Sec.
DIVISION XII PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Sec.
NEW S E C T I OS E C .
NEW SECTION .
2 C O N T I N G E N T E F F E CT h i sE D A T E .
SEC.
division of this Act takes effect on the date the department of health and human services implements the supplemental nutrition assistance program and cash assistance eligibility system known as the eligibility determination for essential needs system.
2A.
The department of health and human services shall notify the Iowa Code editor of the date of implementation on or before t h ad a t e .
CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE.
This division of this Act takes effect on the date the department of health and human services implements the supplemental nutrition assistance program and cash assistance eligibility system known as the eligibility determination for essential needs system.
The department of health and human services shall notify the Iowa Code editor of the date of implementation on or before that date.
D I V I SX I I I J U D I C I A L B R A N C H A T T O RS A L A R I E S Sec.
DIVISION XIII JUDICIAL BRANCH AND COUNTY ATTORNEY SALARIES Sec.
Section 331.752, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended t oread a s f o l l o w s :
Section 331.752, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
The resolution changing the status of a county attorney shall state the initial annual salary to be paid to the county attorney when the full-time or part-time status is effective.
The resolution changing the status of a county attorney HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -23- ns/jh 23/37 shall state the initial annual salary to be paid to the county attorney when the full-time or part-time status is effective.
Except in counties having a population of more than two hundred thousand,—the annual salary of a full time county attorney shall be an amount which io between forty five percent and one hundred percent of the annual salary received by a district court judge.
Except in counties having a population of more than two hundred thousand, the annual salary of a full-time county attorney shall be an amount which is between forty-five percent and one hundred percent of the annual salary received by a district court judge.
Section 602.1401, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2026, a r e a m e nt oread a s f o l l o w s :
Section 602.1401, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
Reasonable efforts House File 2800, p.
Reasonable efforts shall be made to accommodate the individual staffing and management practices of the respective clerks of the district court.
23 shall be made to accommodate the individual staffing and management practices of the respective clerks of the district court.
The personnel system shall include the prohibitions against sexual harassment of full-time, part-time, and temporary employees set out in section 19B,12, and shall include a grievance procedure for discriminatory harassment.
The personnel system shall include the prohibitions against sexual harassment of full-time, part-time, and temporary employees set out in section 19B.12, and shall include a grievance procedure for discriminatory harassment.
5.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -24- ns/jh 24/37 5.
Section 602,6808, subsection 1, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 639, section 8, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 602.6808, subsection 1, if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 639, section 8, is amended to read as follows:
A judge of the business court shall receive the annual salary set for a district judge under section 602.1501 0 2 .
A judge of the business court shall receive the annual salary set for a district judge under section 602.1501 602.1401.
1 4 0 1 .
Section 602.9104, subsection 1, paragraph a.
Section 602.9104, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
a.
a, A judge to whom this article applies shall be paid an amount equal to the basic salary of the judge as set by the general assembly pursuant to section 602.1401 reduced by an amount designated as the judge's required contribution to the judicial retirement fund.
A judge to whom this article applies shall be paid an amount equal to the basic salary of the judge as set by the general assembly pursuant to section 602.1401 reduced by an amount designated as the judge’s required contribution to the judicial retirement fund.
The amount designated as the judge's required contribution shall be paid by the state in the manner provided in subsection 2.
The amount designated as the judge’s required contribution shall be paid by the state in the manner provided in subsection 2.
House Pile 2800, p.
Sec.
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Section 602.9204, subsection 1, paragraph a.
Section 602.9204, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
a.
a, A judge who retires on or after July 1, 1994, and who is appointed a senior judge under section 602.9203 shall be paid a salary €ts- determined by the general assembly pursuant to s e c t i6 0 2 .
A judge who retires on or after July 1, 1994, and who is appointed a senior judge under section 602.9203 shall be paid a salary as determined by the general assembly pursuant to section 602.1401.
1 4 0 1 .
Section 602.9303, subsection 1, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2706, section 30, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 602.9303, subsection 1, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2706, section 30, is amended to read as follows:
A magistrate who retires on or after the effective date of this division of this Act, and who is appointed a senior magistrate under section 602.9302, shall be paid a salary as determined by the general assembly pursuant to section 0 2 .
A magistrate who retires on or after the effective date of this division of this Act, and who is appointed a senior magistrate under section 602.9302, shall be paid a salary as determined by the general assembly pursuant to section 602.1401.
1 4 0 1 .
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -25- ns/jh 25/37 Sec.
Sec.
JUDICIAL OFFICER — UNPAID LEAVE.
JUDICIAL OFFICER —— UNPAID LEAVE.
Notwithstanding the annual salary rates for judicial officers established fe y Iowa Acts,—chapter 158,—aection 6, pursuant to section 602.1401 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the supreme court may by order place all judicial officers on unpaid leave status on any day employees of the judicial branch are placed on temporary layoff status.
Notwithstanding the annual salary rates for judicial officers established by 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 158, section 6, pursuant to section 602.1401 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, the supreme court may by order place all judicial officers on unpaid leave status on any day employees of the judicial branch are placed on temporary layoff status.
2026 lowa Acts, House File 2706, sections 35, 36, and 37, are repealed.
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2706, sections 35, 36, and 37, are repealed.
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74.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS — CURRENT SALARY RATES SUPERSEDED.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS —— CURRENT SALARY RATES SUPERSEDED.
For purposes of 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 158, section 6 , subsection 1, this division of this Act shall be deemed as the provision of salary rates for judicial officers by the general assembly for fiscal years subsequent to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
For purposes of 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 158, section 6, subsection 1, this division of this Act shall be deemed as the provision of salary rates for judicial officers by the general assembly for fiscal years subsequent to the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
House File 2800, p.
Sec.
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75.
7 5 .E F F E C T I V E D AT h i s d i v i s o f t h i s A c t t a k e s effect June 1 9 , 2026.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
, D i M i o i niT^ CI'i'IL LIQJlOrfWWiOM ADBfitf < — l i — aaiiiient at, jpirgiffiigg^ moano a ppoooduno uoQd in e>»^i»»ftyiiiftQiLMdia>ng bwfe n<»W"3i-i>iniaood f ' n^tirrin^ n firrnni linni nr •irrliiiig nn 1njiiniHiimn.
This division of this Act takes effect June 19, 2026.
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DIVISION XIV CIVIL LITIGATION ABUSE Sec.
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NEW SECTION.
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611.24 Civil litigation abuse —— cause of action.
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“Civil legal process” means a procedure used in a civil action, including but not limited to filing a petition, issuing a subpoena, noticing a deposition, or seeking an injunction, HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -26- ns/jh 26/37 attachment, or similar relief.
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g la in b iifii i V, TliL u lu il ln ja l pi■^5>^lJeaa vias used pgim apily £o> aw i/IL llIo l' purpose.
“Private party” means an individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity that is not acting on behalf of a governmental body.
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Is s iin flTlTIT irf^B T T TTYT h ir r liT r in in n D V ISIO NX V ^ HUMAN T R A F F IC K IN G Sec.
“Ulterior purpose” means using a civil legal process mainly to obtain a result the civil legal process was not intended to achieve, including but not limited to coercing action on an unrelated matter, interfering with employment or business relationships, or causing financial harm through harassment.
2.
a.
This section applies to the use of civil legal processes by a private party against another private party.
b.
This section abrogates the common law cause of action for abuse of process for actions between private parties.
c.
This section does not apply to criminal proceedings or to actions involving the state, a political subdivision, or an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision acting in an official capacity.
3.
A private party may bring a civil action for civil litigation abuse against another private party who initiated or caused to be initiated a civil legal process for an ulterior purpose.
4.
To prevail in a civil action brought under this section, the plaintiff must prove all of the following:
a.
The defendant used a civil legal process against the plaintiff.
b.
The civil legal process was used primarily for an ulterior purpose.
c.
The defendant engaged in a specific, willful act in use of the civil legal process that was not proper in the regular course of the proceeding.
d.
The underlying civil action or proceeding was resolved in favor of the plaintiff bringing the claim under this section.
5.
A private party may bring a civil action under this section without showing a special or extraordinary injury.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -27- ns/jh 27/37 Attorney fees and costs incurred in responding to the misuse of the civil legal process are sufficient to establish injury.
6.
A private party found liable under this section is liable for actual damages, as defined in section 714H.2, including reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Sec.
77.
APPLICABILITY.
This division of this Act applies to civil actions or proceedings that are resolved on or after the effective date of this division of this Act.
DIVISION XV HUMAN TRAFFICKING Sec.
S ection 232.71B, subsection 1, paragraph a, unnum bered p a ra g ra p h 1 , Code 2026, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 232.71B, subsection 1, paragraph a, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
I f the departm ent determ ines a re p o rt c o n s titu te s a c h ild abuse a lle g a tio n , the department s h a ll prom ptly commence e ith e r a c h ild abuse assessment w ith in tw enty-four hours of receiving the re p o rt or a fa m ily assessment w ith in seventy-two hours o f re c e iv in the re p o rt.
If the department determines a report constitutes a child abuse allegation, the department shall promptly commence either a child abuse assessment within twenty-four hours of receiving the report or a family assessment within seventy-two hours of receiving the report.
D uring a c h ild abuse assessment, i f the d e p a rtm e nid e n t if ieknown r is k fa c to r fo r co m m e rcia ls e x u a l e x p lo ita tio n a screening s h a ll be conducted by a tra in e d c h ild p ro te c tio nw orker, co n sid e rin g the c h ild 's age, c o g n itiv eand e m o tio n a l fu n c tio n iand th e s p e c ific circu m sta n ce s o fthe c a s e .
During a child abuse assessment, if the department identifies known risk factors for commercial sexual exploitation, a screening shall be conducted by a trained child protection worker, considering the child’s age, cognitive and emotional functioning, and the specific circumstances of the case.
2026 Iowa A c ts , House F ile 1036, s e c tio n11, i f e n a c te dis amended to read as fo llo w s :
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 1036, section 11, if enacted, is amended to read as follows:
11, EFFECTIVE DATE.
11.
The fo llo w in g takes e ffe c t July , 5 0 ^ 2 0 2 7 :
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The se ctio n o f th is A ct amending se ctio n 910.1.
The following takes effect July 1, 2026 2027:
The section of this Act amending section 910.1.
2026 Iowa A c ts , House F ile 1036, s e c tio n s and 4, i f enacted, are repealed.
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 1036, sections 1 and 4, if enacted, are repealed.
81, REPORT.
81.
N o tw ith s ta n d i2026 Iowa A c ts , House F ile 1036, section 10, i f enacted, the report described in th a t s e c tio nis due by December 15, 2026.
REPORT.
House Pile 2800, p.
Notwithstanding 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 1036, section 10, if enacted, the report described in that section is due by December 15, 2026.
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Sec.
This division of this Act takes effect July 1 , 2026, if 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 1036, is enacted.
This division of this Act takes effect July 1, 2026, if 2026 Iowa Acts, House File HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -28- ns/jh 28/37 1036, is enacted.
D I V I S X V I F E D E G R A NA N DL O A N SN O T I F I C A T I O N Sec.
DIVISION XVI FEDERAL GRANTS AND LOANS —— NOTIFICATION Sec.
NEW SUBSECTION.
NEW SUBSECTION .
( 1 )Each federal grant or loan of five million dollars or more that a department or establishment has applied for or received in the prior month.
(1) Each federal grant or loan of five million dollars or more that a department or establishment has applied for or received in the prior month.
i).
b.
This subsection does not apply to block grants described in s e c t i o n 8 .
This subsection does not apply to block grants described in section 8.41.
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602.1306 Federal grants and loans — notification of general assembly.
602.1306 Federal grants and loans —— notification of general assembly.
D I V I SX V I I AREA EDUCATION AGENCIES — QUARTERLY PAYMENTS — FY 2026-2027 Sec.
DIVISION XVII AREA EDUCATION AGENCIES —— QUARTERLY PAYMENTS —— FY 2026-2027 HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -29- ns/jh 29/37 Sec.
Section 257.35, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (3), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, as amended House File 2800, p- 28 by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2201, section 17, is amended to r e aa sf o l l o w s :
Section 257.35, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (3), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2201, section 17, is amended to read as follows:
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and the fiscal year beginning July 1,—2026, the department of management shall deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a monthly basis from September 15 through June 15 during each school year:
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the department of management shall deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a monthly basis from September 15 through June 15 during each school year:
Section 257.35, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (4), unnumbered paragraph 1, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2201, section 18, is amended to read as f o l l o w s :
Section 257.35, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (4), unnumbered paragraph 1, as enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2201, section 18, is amended to read as follows:
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and the fiscal year beginning July 1,—2026, the director of the department of management may deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a monthly basis from September 15 through June 15 during each school year for purposes of providing services to students enrolled in nonpublic schools within the boundaries of the area education a g e n c y :
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, the director of the department of management may deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a monthly basis from September 15 through June 15 during each school year for purposes of providing services to students enrolled in nonpublic schools within the boundaries of the area education agency:
For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, the director of the department of management may deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a quarterly basis from July 15 through April 15 during each House File 2800, p.
HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -30- ns/jh 30/37 For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter, the director of the department of management may deduct the following from the state aid due to each school district pursuant to this chapter and shall pay the amounts to the respective area education agencies on a quarterly basis from July 15 through April 15 during each school year for the purposes of providing services to students enrolled in nonpublic schools within the boundaries of the area education agency:
29 school year for the purposes of providing services to students enrolled in nonpublic schools within the boundaries of the area education agency:
DIVISION XVIII HIGHER EDUCATION —— CIVIC PROFICIENCY Sec.
D I V I S X V I I I H I G H E R E D U — AC I V I C P R O F I C I E N C Y Sec.
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262,100 General education requirements and core curricula — courses on American history and American government.
262.100 General education requirements and core curricula —— courses on American history and American government.
An institution shall provide equivalent credit toward the courses required by this section to a student transferring to the institution for previous coursework completed by the student that is substantially similar to a required course, 4.
An institution shall provide equivalent credit toward the courses required by this section to a student transferring to the institution for previous coursework completed by the student that is substantially similar to a required course.
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This division of this Act applies House File 2800, p.
This division of this Act applies to undergraduate students beginning enrollment at institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents in academic years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.
30 to undergraduate students beginning enrollment at institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents in academic years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.
DIVISION XIX CHARTER SCHOOLS —— IPERS Sec.
D I V I S X I X C H A R TS C H O — LI P E R S Sec.
Section 97B.1A, subsection 8, paragraph a, subparagraph (13), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 69, is amended to read as follows;
Section 97B.1A, subsection 8, paragraph a, subparagraph (13), if enacted by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 69, is amended to read as follows:
(13) Persons employed by a charter school established pursuant to chapter 256E, oubehapter I, that satisfies all applicable requirements under federal law for participation in the retirement system.
(13) Persons employed by a charter school established pursuant to chapter 256E, subchapter I, that satisfies all applicable requirements under federal law for participation in the retirement system.
Section 97B.1A, subsection 9, paragraph a.
Section 97B.1A, subsection 9, paragraph a, Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 70, if enacted, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, as amended by 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2754, section 70, if enacted, is amended to read as follows:
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a, '^Employer" means the state of Iowa, the counties, municipalities, agencies, public school districts, charter schools established pursuant to chapter 256E, oubehapter ^-r that satisfy all applicable requirements under federal law for participation in the retirement system, all political subdivisions, and all of their departments and instrumentalities, including area agencies on aging, other than those employing persons as specified in subsection 8, paragraph subparagraph (7), and joint planning commissions created under chapter 28E or 281, Sec.
“Employer” means the state of Iowa, the counties, municipalities, agencies, public school districts, charter schools established pursuant to chapter 256E, subchapter I, that satisfy all applicable requirements under federal law for participation in the retirement system, all political subdivisions, and all of their departments and instrumentalities, including area agencies on aging, other than those employing persons as specified in subsection 8, paragraph “b”, subparagraph (7), and joint planning commissions created under chapter 28E or 28I.
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D I V I SX XO N I N C E N T—I S C H O D I S T R I C T S Sec.
DIVISION XX INCENTIVES —— SCHOOL DISTRICTS Sec.
Section 257.3, subsection 2, paragraph d.
Section 257.3, subsection 2, paragraph d, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
For purposes of this section, a reorganized school district is one which absorbs at least thirty percent of the enrollment of the school district affected by a reorganization or dissolved during a dissolution and in which action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution is initiated by a vote House File 2800, p.
For purposes of this section, a reorganized school district is one which absorbs at least thirty percent of the enrollment of the school district affected by a reorganization or dissolved during a dissolution and in which action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution is initiated by a vote of the board of directors or jointly by the affected boards of directors to take effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035.
31 of the board of directors or jointly by the affected boards of directors to take effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035 ■ Each district which initiated, by a vote of the board of directors or jointly by the affected boards, action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, shall certify the date and the nature of the action taken to the department of education by January 1 of the year in which the reorganization or dissolution takes effect.
Each district which initiated, by a vote of the board of directors or jointly by the affected boards, action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, shall certify the date and the nature of the action taken to the department of education by January 1 of the year in which the reorganization or dissolution takes effect.
Section 257.11, subsection 2, paragraph c.
Section 257.11, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
Code 2026, is amended to read a s follows;
A school district which executes a whole grade sharing agreement and which adopts a resolution jointly with other affected boards to study the question of undergoing a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or before July 1, 2024 2035, shall receive a weighting of one-tenth of the percentage of the pupil's school day during which the pupil attends classes in another district, attends classes taught by a teacher who is jointly employed under section 280.15, or attends classes taught by a teacher who is employed by another school district.
A school district which executes a whole grade sharing agreement and which adopts a resolution jointly with other affected boards to study the question of undergoing a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or before July 1, 2024 2035, shall receive a weighting of one-tenth of the percentage of the pupil’s school day during which the pupil attends classes HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -33- ns/jh 33/37 in another district, attends classes taught by a teacher who is jointly employed under section 280.15, or attends classes taught by a teacher who is employed by another school district.
Receipt of supplementary weighting for a second and third year shall be conditioned upon submission of information resulting from the study to the school budget review committee indicating progress toward the objective of reorganization on or before July 1, - 2 ^ ^ 2035.
Receipt of supplementary weighting for a second and third year shall be conditioned upon submission of information resulting from the study to the school budget review committee indicating progress toward the objective of reorganization on or before July 1, 2024 2035.
Section 257.IIA, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2026, a r e a m e nt o reada s f o l l o w s :
Section 257.11A, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
1, In determining weighted enrollment under section 257.6, if the board of directors of a school district has approved a contract for sharing pursuant to section 257.11 and the school district has approved an action to bring about a reorganization to take effect on and after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, the reorganized school district shall include.
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In determining weighted enrollment under section 257.6, if the board of directors of a school district has approved a contract for sharing pursuant to section 257.11 and the school district has approved an action to bring about a reorganization to take effect on and after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, the reorganized school district shall include, for a period of three years following the effective date of the reorganization, additional pupils added by the application of the supplementary weighting plan, equal to the pupils added by the application of the supplementary weighting plan in the year preceding the reorganization.
32 for a period of three years following the effective date of the reorganization, additional pupils added by the application of the supplementary weighting plan, equal to the pupils added by the application of the supplementary weighting plan in the year preceding the reorganization.
For purposes of this section, a reorganized district is one in which the reorganization was approved in an election pursuant to sections 275.18 and 275.20 and takes effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035■ Each d is t r ic t which in itia tby a vote o f the board o f d ire c to rs or jo in tly by the affected boards, action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or a fte r July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, s h a ll c e rtify the date and the nature of the action taken to the department of education by January 1 of the year in which the reorganization o rd is s o lu t ta k e e f f e c t .
For purposes of this section, a reorganized district is one in which the reorganization was approved in an election pursuant to sections 275.18 and 275.20 and takes effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035.
D IV IS IOX X I EXTRACURRICULAR INTERSCHO LASTIC E L IG IB IL IT Y Sec.
Each district which initiates, by a vote of the board of directors HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -34- ns/jh 34/37 or jointly by the affected boards, action to bring about a reorganization or dissolution to take effect on or after July 1, 2007, and on or before July 1, 2024 2035, shall certify the date and the nature of the action taken to the department of education by January 1 of the year in which the reorganization or dissolution takes effect.
DIVISION XXI EXTRACURRICULAR INTERSCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY Sec.
2026 Iowa A cts, House F ile 2591, sections 4, 5, and 6, i fe n a c tea reamended to read as fo llo w s :
2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2591, sections 4, 5, and 6, if enacted, are amended to read as follows:
The s ta teb o a rd oe d u c a ts h a ll adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, and section 17A,5, subsection 2, paragraph ^b", to implement the section o f th is Act amending section 256.7.
The state board of education shall adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, and section 17A.5, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, to implement the section of this Act amending section 256.7.
The rules s h a ll be effective no la te r than August 1, 2026.
The rules shall be effective no later than August 1, 2026.
Any rules adopted in accordance w ith th is section sh a ll also be published as a notice of intended a ctio n as provided in section 17A.4.
Any rules adopted in accordance with this section shall also be published as a notice of intended action as provided in section 17A.4.
EFFECTIVE DATE, The fo llo w in g take e ffe c t August ,2 0 2 6 :
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following take effect August 1, 2026:
The s e c tioo f th isA ct amending s e c tio 256.7.
The section of this Act amending section 256.7.
i-r ^ The section of th is Act amending section 256.46.
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■2-r ^ The section of th is Act amending section 282.18.
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The section of this Act amending section 282.18.
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EFFECTIVE DATE, The following, being deemed of immediate importance, take takes effect upon enactment;
EFFECTIVE DATE.
^ — T h e OGOtion of this Act amending section 256.7.
The following, being deemed of immediate importance, take takes effect upon enactment:
•2-r The section of this Act requiring emergency rulemaking.
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The section of this Act amending section 256.7.
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The section of this Act requiring emergency rulemaking.
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1 0 R E T R O A A P P L I C A B IT h i s d i v io f t h i s Act applies retroactively to the enactment date of 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2591, if enacted, D I V I SX X I I L E VI N C R E A S E S e c .
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RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY.
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This division of this Act applies retroactively to the enactment date of 2026 Iowa Acts, House File 2591, if enacted.
For the school budget year beginning July 1, 2026, a school district for which the taxable value used to calculate school district property taxes for the school budget year beginning July 1, 2025, was reduced by one hundred million dollars or more due to a correction to the taxable value of a single property within the school district made during the school budget year beginning July 1, 2025, may increase the school district's proposed cash reserve levy under section 298.10 to an amount that exceeds the limitations of section 298.10, if the district complies with subsection 2.
DIVISION XXII LEVY INCREASE Sec.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT CASH RESERVE LEVY INCREASE —— SCHOOL BUDGET YEAR 2026-2027.
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For the school budget year beginning July 1, 2026, a school district for which the taxable value used to calculate school district property taxes for the school budget year beginning July 1, 2025, was reduced by one hundred million dollars or more due to a correction to the taxable value of a single property within the school district made during the school budget year beginning July 1, 2025, may increase the school district’s proposed cash reserve levy under section 298.10 to an amount that exceeds the limitations of section 298.10, if the district complies with subsection 2.
A school district that increases its cash reserve levy pursuant to this section shall also reduce one or more other property tax levies of the school district, including the district management levy under section 298.4, by a total amount equal to or greater than the increase in the cash reserve levy so that the total property tax dollars for all property tax levies of the school district does not exceed the school district's combined amount of property tax dollars determined under section 24.2A, subsection 2, paragraph '^b", subparagraph ( 3 ).
A school district that increases its cash reserve levy pursuant to this section shall also reduce one or more other property tax levies of the school district, including the district management levy under section 298.4, by a total amount equal to or greater than the increase in the cash reserve levy so that the total property tax dollars for all property tax levies of the school district does not exceed the school district’s combined amount of property tax dollars determined under section 24.2A, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, subparagraph (3).
Following receipt of the notice from the school district, the department of management shall adjust the school district's property tax levy rates as necessary to implement this section.
Following receipt of the notice from the school district, the department of management shall adjust the school district’s property tax levy rates as necessary to implement this section.
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This division of this Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
This division of this Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.> 2.
PiW'GRASSLEYy AMY SINCI^R Speaker of m e House P r e s i d et h e S e n a t e I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2800, Ninety-first General Assembly.
Title page, by striking lines 1 through 3 and inserting <An Act relating to state and local government and finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of unappropriated moneys in special funds, making corrections, and providing for properly related matters including the national electrical code, local civil rights HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -36- ns/jh 36/37 laws, political party state central committees, noxious weeds, nonresident deer hunting licenses, proprietary treatment systems, poultry associations, tax credits, alternative nicotine and vapor products, public assistance programs, judicial branch and county attorney salaries, civil litigation abuse, human trafficking, federal grants and loans notifications, quarterly payments to area education agencies, civic proficiency in higher education, charter schools under the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, school district incentives, extracurricular interscholastic eligibility, and levy increases, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.> ______________________________ COLLINS of Des Moines HF 2800.4556 (3) 91 -37- ns/jh 37/37
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