Transcript Highlights:

• added that some states have taken on the FCC steps and seen them as rigorous, including states like Iowa
• the questions: how do you prevent, under this bill, a kind of a shell game where, say, a church in Iowa
• they've established that larger number, the church in Nampa sends the money back to the church in Iowa
• And that church in Iowa, I think you said, would be, you know... ...right?
• And that church in Iowa, I think you said, would be, the church in Idaho would only be required to list

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority with a recommendation for confirmation. It then heard House Bill 650, a measure described as a formal statement of federalism reaffirming state and federal constitutional limits; the Idaho Farm Bureau testified in support, and the bill was sent to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took up House Bill 674, which would streamline the process for discontinuing telecommunications service by relying on FCC findings rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen Technologies testified in support, explaining the FCC discontinuance process and customer-notice protections, while several senators raised concerns about state sovereignty and whether the bill would give the FCC final authority; the bill passed the committee 6-3 and was sent to the floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt religious organizations from certain campaign-finance donor disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot measures, so long as their spending stays below 10% of prior-year receipts. Supporters, including Catholic Church representatives and pastors, argued the current law chills churches’ participation and forces disclosure of ordinary tithes and offerings; Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the current rules are overly broad, but recommended using PACs and noted his office could investigate complaints and financial records if needed. Opponents argued the bill would create a special rule for churches, weaken transparency, and potentially open the door to broader political activity, including recalls. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1411, which expands disclosure requirements for paid in-person canvassing and campaign activity, including paid efforts related to candidates and ballot measures, while exempting volunteers and incidental costs. The sponsor said the bill is intended to increase transparency around paid political canvassing and out-of-state money. After brief clarification that the bill would cover paid youth canvassers and similar activity, the committee voted to send Senate Bill 1411 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded as voting no.

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• We were in an ICPC, so we were doing interstate compact from Iowa. It took a long, long time.
• You said she was in Iowa and came here? Yes. How did they find you for the placement?
• I had to get a place in Iowa to get her.
• So, yes, I got an apartment in Iowa in the town that they were in.
• And just for clarification, my home in Missouri is 20 minutes from the Iowa border.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• need for<00:15:51.360><c> a</c><00:15:51.600><c> road</c><00:15:51.759><c> in</c><00:15:52.000><c> Iowa
• </c><00:15:52.880><c> This</c><00:15:53.120><c> was</c><00:15:53.279><c> before</c> for a road in Iowa
• This was before for a road in Iowa.
• Sometimes they got a road from one end Sometimes they got a road from one end of<00:16:06.480><c> Iowa
• to the other, but specifically of Iowa to the other, but specifically to<00:16:08.800><c> your</c><00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings. Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment. A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Iowa, Illinois, and Tennessee are currently with Missouri at 70 miles per hour.
• But in Iowa, last year, they actually experienced their lowest...” “...deaths that way.
• Definitely Iowa did have a great year last year, no doubt about it.
• We weren’t able to get any data from Iowa, but certainly we can try to...”
• “We weren’t able to get any data from Iowa, but certainly we can try to do that.”

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the bill sponsor, argued the change would better match neighboring states, improve traffic flow, and reflect modern vehicle safety technology. Several members supported the idea as a practical adjustment, while others questioned whether the time savings were worth the safety tradeoff, raised concerns about driver behavior, truck speed governors, road design, fuel use, and the possibility that higher posted limits would lead to even faster driving. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including a motorist advocate and some committee members, said 75 mph is common in surrounding states and worldwide, that most crashes are caused by inattention rather than speed alone, and that MoDOT should be able to set limits based on engineering and traffic conditions. Opponents included a Hazelwood police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. They argued that higher speeds increase crash severity and fatalities, that Missouri’s roads and traffic volumes differ from flatter neighboring states, and that the bill could disproportionately affect young and older drivers as well as roadside workers. MoDOT said its data shows speed is a major factor in fatal crashes and cited fatality increases in Arkansas and Kansas after those states raised rural interstate limits. Committee members also debated whether the bill actually mandates 75 mph or merely authorizes MoDOT to set it where appropriate. MoDOT and AAA said any increase should be tied to engineering studies and roadway-specific analysis, while supporters argued the department already has that discretion and that the bill simply removes an outdated cap. No vote was taken in the excerpt. After closing the hearing on SB 1408, the committee moved on to House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill that would require more insurance for large commercial vehicles, improve notice and dispute procedures, and address abandoned vehicles; testimony on that bill began with the sponsor and representatives from the towing and trucking industries.

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• Obviously, I'm from Iowa, follow the Iowa news, and Governor Kim Reynolds just announced, I believe,
• yesterday that they are introducing a bill to completely ban all personal devices in the Iowa public
• Obviously, I'm from Iowa, follow the Iowa news, and Governor Kim Reynolds just announced, I believe,
• yesterday that they are introducing a bill to completely ban all personal devices in the Iowa public
• And I will tell you that one of my concerns—I grew up in the 80s in Iowa when Reagan was president, and

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to review Florida’s cell phone and social media literacy law, with Representative Brad Yeager describing the 2023 policy as aimed at removing classroom distractions and teaching students how to use social media responsibly. He said the law was intended to keep phones out of classrooms unless used for instruction, require social media literacy education, and limit access to certain sites on school Wi-Fi and government devices. Yeager said feedback since passage has been mixed: many teachers support it and some have adopted inexpensive shoe-organizer or pouch systems, but implementation varies by school and administrator enforcement. He said he is not currently pursuing a broader statewide mandate. Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Timber Creek High School Principal Mr. Wasco described Orange County’s approach as bell-to-bell phone restrictions, while Pasco County’s Dr. Zetchy described a similar policy with some flexibility during lunch or passing periods at the high school level. Both districts said the policy was implemented with parent communication, town halls, surveys, and transition periods, and that concerns about emergencies were addressed by allowing phones to be returned at the end of the day and by establishing procedures for parent contact. They reported few theft problems and said discipline issues related to phones have generally been manageable, though some teachers still struggle with enforcement or with students trying to evade the rules. A major portion of the discussion focused on social media literacy instruction. Orange County said it uses counselor-led programs, Canvas courses, resiliency days, and curriculum materials to teach students about cyberbullying, human trafficking, privacy, and the permanence of online posts, with progress tracked through the learning platform. Pasco said it has some resiliency modules but lacks a fully built-out, pre-made social media curriculum and would welcome more guidance from DOE, especially for high school classrooms where instructional time is limited. Members also asked about student anxiety, 504/IEP accommodations, caregiver students, and parent education; the districts said exceptions are handled through school committees and that parent academies and district resources are being used to help families set boundaries and understand the risks and benefits of phones and social media. No votes were taken.

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• We also serve Blue Earth County, and our service extends to the south border with Iowa and South Dakota
• Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin are all allowed to have injectables.
• Are you asking for anything different than what North Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin can already do to their
• Is this above and beyond North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin?
• I'm a certified nurse midwife living in Fairmont, Minnesota, way down by the Iowa border.

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• I know Iowa has a bill similar to this.
• I know Iowa has a bill similar to this.
• I know Iowa has a bill similar to this.
• I know Iowa has a bill similar to this.
• I know Iowa has a bill similar to this.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 297 and a new amendment, 2462, which combined the original Senate bill with the Carson amendment and added a proposed alternative regulatory system, RSA 420R. The chair and members discussed that the amendment was intended to give the Senate what it had asked for while also creating a dual system for public entity risk pools. Members asked whether the new structure would affect ownership or governance of health trusts, and the chair explained that 420R would be a separate regulatory statute while existing 420J-style arrangements could remain in place. The committee also noted that a paragraph had been accidentally deleted from the amendment and that another amendment would be prepared to correct it, with the subcommittee recessed while that was done. Public testimony focused on School Care, represented by Executive Director Lisa Ducette, who opposed the shift to Department of Insurance oversight under 420R. She argued that public entity risk pools are not insurance companies, that they are accountable to member entities and taxpayers, and that the proposed dual regulation would add unnecessary costs through examinations, higher reserves, and additional accounting requirements. She said the change could threaten tax-exempt status and create an uneven playing field, and she urged the committee to support SB 297 with the Carson amendment instead of moving to 420R. Committee members questioned whether the amendment would actually affect pools that stayed under the Secretary of State model, and one member cited support from the New Hampshire Municipal Association for the dual system. The discussion then shifted to amendment 245 on ambulance reimbursement and contracting timelines. Members reviewed a provision giving insurers 45 days and ambulance providers 60 days in the contracting process, and one member suggested making both periods 60 days. The chair and others said the current language was intentional and part of a broader compromise aimed at ending balance billing and forcing insurers to establish reimbursement rates. Members noted that the measure was unusual and that its effects would be reviewed over the next two years, with one member saying the bill would likely be difficult to roll back later. No final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• governor, and so we're starting to try to build that through this, as he's taking off to Texas or Iowa
• that uh as he's taking off to Texas<00:08:32.760><c> or</c><00:08:33.240><c> or</c><00:08:33.519><c> Iowa
• /c><00:08:34.080><c> wherever</c><00:08:34.399><c> he's</c><00:08:34.560><c> going</c> Texas or or Iowa
• or wherever he's going Texas or or Iowa or wherever he's going to<00:08:34.880><c> go</c><00:08:35.399

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm a freshman at Iowa State University.
• So just at Iowa State University.
• Um, so can you tell us why you perhaps chose the University of Iowa or go to school in Iowa rather than
• </c><00:09:02.240><c> Is</c> in Iowa rather than in Minnesota? Is in Iowa rather than in Minnesota?
• So part of the Iowa decision was people.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm from Iowa.
• The University of Iowa has pink locker rooms for the players in the football stadium, and the reason
• Iowa okay the University of Iowa has Iowa okay the University of Iowa has pink<00:10:17.760><c> locker
• c><00:15:23.639><c> brought</c><00:15:23.880><c> in</c><00:15:24.079><c> from</c><00:15:25.000><c> Iowa
• </c><00:15:25.720><c> to</c> uh turf was brought in from Iowa to uh turf was brought in from Iowa to

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• No, Iowa has done it.
• No, Iowa has done it.
• For example, the state of Iowa—you can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border,
• For example, the state of Iowa—you can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I received an article regarding the state of Iowa and their, I guess, I don't know if it's a complete
• change from a state agency to everything being done through vendors for the state of Iowa.
• information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
• I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
• Iowa had multiple data centers, and so maybe you bring that... ...had one for quite some time.

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated. The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements. A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools. The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Iowa, Mrs.
• shutdown over the past six weeks makes me delighted to be back here in Congress doing the work of Iowa
• fight for projects that support families and build a stronger future for Iowa's First District and Iowa
• this funding and remain committed to strengthening health care access and workforce training across Iowa
• The Speaker pro tempore: For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Iowa seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• She was a 39-year-old member of the 103rd Expeditionary Division out of Des Moines, Iowa.
• patch, which doesn't make a lot of sense to a lot of people, seeing as it is a unit that comes out of Iowa
• And I say, "No, we're from Iowa." And they say, "That doesn't make any sense." I say, "I agree."

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They found a town in Iowa that had been stagnant in population growth. They were with this program.
• And one of the main reasons they chose to move to Iowa is not the financial incentive.
• The town in Iowa had a program called Grandpa and Grandma for Rent.

Bills: SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696

Keywords: Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce

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• :19:04.799><c> investigation</c><00:19:05.520><c> by</c><00:19:06.480><c> the</c><00:19:06.799><c> Iowa
• </c> The 2024 investigation by the Iowa The 2024 investigation by the Iowa Attorney<00:19:07.840><c>
• when we hear from the attorney<00:25:17.679><c> general</c><00:25:17.919><c> in</c><00:25:18.159><c> Iowa
• /c><00:25:18.559><c> that</c><00:25:19.039><c> 96%</c><00:25:20.240><c> or</c> attorney general in Iowa
• that 96% or attorney general in Iowa that 96% or plus<00:25:20.799><c> or</c><00:25:21.039><c> more<

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:01 Discussion SB 157 00:23 Vote SB 157 05:22 Discussion SB 189 05:57 Vote SB 189 26:49, 958, all

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• A recent probe by the Iowa Attorney General... ...revealed that at least 94% of the transactions at major
• The Iowa Attorney General announced in February 2025 lawsuits against CoinFlip and Bitcoin Depot, Iowa's
• And, you know, the Iowa Attorney General fact sheet that was handed out at a press conference of the
• And you just heard some quibbles with that, but it's not just the Iowa Attorney General who's found that

Bills: HB373

Keywords: infused beverages, THC, alcohol control, regulation, non-intoxicating cannabinoids, marijuana, legalization, taxation

Summary: The Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee met in hybrid format and heard testimony on several bills. HB 373, as amended, would regulate hemp-derived THC-infused beverages by defining the products, limiting them to 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per container, restricting sales to package stores and licensed marijuana retail stores, requiring testing and labeling, and imposing a 50-cent per container tax; the sponsor said the bill is intended to create guardrails and protect youth, and a wholesaler representative testified in support. HB 398 would allow racinos to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. and remove local authority to require earlier closing times; the sponsor and Bally’s representative said it would help Delaware remain competitive and increase revenue, and no opposition was heard. HB 433 would let municipalities and counties extend last call for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.; a witness from Connect Delaware supported it as a competitiveness and retention measure, emphasizing that it is permissive rather than mandatory. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 441, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks/crypto ATMs in Delaware and require existing machines to be removed within 90 days. The sponsor and supporters, including AARP, the Delaware Department of Justice, and the League of Women Voters, argued the machines are heavily used in scams, especially against older adults, and that regulation has not been effective. CoinFlip opposed the bill, saying it is a regulated operator, that the fraud statistics are overstated or incomplete, and that Delaware should instead adopt a regulatory framework and amendment. HB 465 would update the criminal code to formally define virtual currency and incorporate it into theft, money laundering, racketeering, and search-and-seizure provisions; the sponsor said it would align Delaware law with modern crypto-related crimes, and no opposition was presented. The committee then heard HB 467, which would prevent landlords from requiring renters to buy insurance from a specific company while still allowing them to require coverage meeting lease terms; the sponsor described it as a consumer-choice bill and there was no public opposition. HB 435 would require payment parity for certified registered nurse anesthetists and physicians when the same services are provided; the sponsor, nurse anesthetists, the Delaware Health Care Association, the Department of Insurance, and ChristianaCare supported it as a workforce and access-to-care measure, with no opposition. Finally, HS 1 for HB 450, the Road DE Act, would overhaul permitting and traffic-impact review, emphasize peak-hour traffic, set density standards in growth areas, create a transportation impact fee, and direct some revenue to open space, farmland, and coastal restoration; realtors, builders, environmental groups, engineers, and GEAR supported it as a way to speed permitting, reduce sprawl, and improve infrastructure planning. The committee adjourned after public comment; no votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• </c> Iowa seek recognition? Iowa seek recognition?
• ,</c><01:52:39.119><c> where</c> family farm near Leland, Iowa, where family farm near Leland, Iowa,
• </c> that defined the state of Iowa. that defined the state of Iowa.
• We’re veterans, and we’re committed to serving Iowa.
• We’re veterans, and we’re committed to serving Iowa.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• My bill proposes that, and many other states also provide the simpler version—California, Texas, Iowa
• My bill proposes that, and many other states also provide the simpler version—California, Texas, Iowa
• Representative Robbins addresses this issue by having Minnesota join other states like California, Iowa
• We are incentivizing them to go pick California, Texas, Iowa, Massachusetts, or Wisconsin to do their
• </c> go pick California Texas Iowa go pick California Texas Iowa Massachusetts<00:59:15.599><c> or</c

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

Transcript Highlights:

• Member, Amy Klobuchar, a great neighbor, as has been mentioned many times over between Minnesota and Iowa
• the dais, and it won't be a surprise to you, but another area that is critically important for my Iowa
• I look forward to hosting you in Iowa on an ag and biofuels tour, and I would welcome your family as
• We're not Iowa. We are specialty crops, right?
• who's on the farm, and having those agencies and their employees in places like Kansas, Missouri, Iowa