Video & Transcript Research : 'Iowa'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Arkansas, North Dakota, Washington, and Illinois all have state SAF tax credits
- Iowa,<00:19:31.960><c> Nebraska,</c><00:19:32.520><c> Colorado,</c><00:19:33.080><c> Arkansas,</c> Iowa
- , Nebraska, Colorado, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Arkansas, North<00:19:33.880><c> Dakota,</c
- </c> hardy crops is down in Iowa. hardy crops is down in Iowa.
- We are competing against other states for these investments, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- currently offered in 30 other states for data centers, including permanent exemptions in Wisconsin, Iowa
- :09.279><c> exemptions</c><00:27:09.799><c> in</c><00:27:10.000><c> Wisconsin</c><00:27:10.720><c> Iowa
- </c> permanent exemptions in Wisconsin Iowa permanent exemptions in Wisconsin Iowa and<00:27:11.600><
- They're not in Iowa, which is fighting for right to work.
- They're not in Iowa, which is fighting for right to work.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Six - Wednesday, April 22
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe you told me that Iowa and Illinois were waiting for actually kind of us to make a decision
- And I believe you told me that Iowa and Illinois were waiting for actually kind of us to make a decision
- And I believe you told me that Iowa and Illinois were waiting for actually kind of us to make a decision
- And I believe you told me that Iowa and Illinois were waiting for actually kind of us to make a decision
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous day’s journal, and a long series of special guest introductions. Guests included the Tipton Lady Cardinals girls basketball state champions, FCCLA and FBLA students from several districts, legislative interns and family members, Missouri Rural Water Association members for Water Advocacy Day, Kansas City University medical students, and legislative assistants, who were formally recognized for their work supporting the chamber.
The chamber then took up committee reports and moved several measures. House Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3068 and 3049, a broad public-safety vehicle containing multiple provisions, drew debate over its contents, including concerns about anti-trans language and a challenge that it was overly broad, but it passed 117-10 with 17 present. Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 914, dealing with lateral field soil analysis/perk testing, passed 108-34 with one present. Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, a Secretary of State business filing measure for series LLCs, passed 142-0.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 1758, a daylight-saving-time trigger bill. Supporters argued it would protect Missouri from neighboring states forcing a switch to permanent standard time, preserve tourism and outdoor recreation, and reduce health and safety problems associated with changing clocks. Opponents argued Missouri should instead adopt permanent standard time, citing research on circadian rhythm, health effects, school bus safety, and the state’s prior 1974 experience with permanent daylight saving time. The discussion was extensive and bipartisan in tone, but the transcript ends before any final vote on HB 1758 is recorded.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- She also noted that North Dakota, Iowa, Maryland, and Oklahoma require kiosks to maintain live customer
- And I know that there's a report that the Iowa Attorney General put out as they looked at cryptocurrency
- there's ongoing investigation or litigation with particular companies, but to your question about Iowa
- investigation or litigation with or investigations with particular companies, but to your question about Iowa
Keywords:
SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling, consumer protection, void and unenforceable, Washington insurance code, chapter 48 RCW, civil penalty
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- then said she had three quick additional questions and noted that, in legislation from North Dakota, Iowa
- And I know that there's a report that the Iowa Attorney General put out as they looked at cryptocurrency
- ongoing investigation or litigation with particular companies, but... ...but to your question about Iowa
- investigation or litigation with or investigations with particular companies, but to your question about Iowa
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on several insurance and consumer protection bills. On engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5928, staff and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner described wildfire risk score and model disclosure requirements for homeowners, including notices when policies are nonrenewed, canceled, or premiums are adversely affected, plus insurer website disclosures about mitigation discounts and rate filing transparency. Supporters, including the OIC, AARP, the mayor of Medical Lake, and a fire chief, said the bill would improve transparency, help homeowners understand and reduce wildfire risk, and protect consumers facing cancellations and rising premiums. Industry witnesses said they supported the goal but warned the bill could add regulatory cost and complexity, and some urged narrower, simpler disclosure language and a delayed implementation date.
On engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6031, which would expand the insurance fraud program and create a standalone Class B felony for insurance fraud, the OIC and AARP supported the bill as a tool against organized fraud and restitution for victims. A criminal defense representative raised concerns that the new felony language overlaps with existing misdemeanor insurance fraud law and could create conflicting statutes and harsher penalties for the same conduct. The committee also heard testimony that the bill had already incorporated amendments limiting criminal investigators’ role in regulatory investigations and focusing them on complex schemes.
The committee then heard substitute Senate Bill 6248 on travel insurance, described as largely mirroring a House bill already passed by the committee. Testimony from the travel insurance industry said agreed-upon amendments had been incorporated, including changes addressing conflict-of-interest concerns, and urged the bill’s advancement. Finally, the committee heard substitute Senate Bill 6079, which would create the Strengthen Washington Homes grant program to fund wildfire home-hardening and prohibit insurers from using wildfire risk as a disqualifying factor for homes meeting IBHS wildfire-prepared standards. The OIC, fire commissioners, AARP, and the prime sponsor supported the bill as a way to reduce nonrenewals and improve insurability, while insurers opposed Section 7, arguing it could interfere with underwriting and should be removed if the bill is to remain a grant program. The committee also began hearing engrossed Senate Bill 5280 on virtual currency kiosks, with staff and the Department of Financial Institutions describing daily transaction caps, fee limits, disclosures, and receipts to curb fraud; consumer protection and law enforcement witnesses supported the bill, while industry witnesses raised concerns about burdens on compliant businesses and passive retail hosts.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- certified private practice dietitian, I am certified here in Washington and also in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa
- I try to find... ...and Iowa to provide services in licensure.
Bills:
HB2088
Keywords:
nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation, 904, all
Summary:
The committee met on January 13 for introductions, staff updates, and a review of amendment deadlines and executive session procedures. Members noted that amendment requests should ideally be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for Tuesday executive sessions, with amendments released to the EBB by 6 p.m. the day before. The chair also announced that, because other scheduled bills had been referred elsewhere, the committee had only one bill for public hearing that day: House Bill 288, the Dietitian Licensure Compact.
Rep. Mari Leavitt presented HB 288, saying it would join Washington to an interstate compact allowing dietitians to practice across state lines under a compact privilege. She described it as consistent with prior compacts the committee has advanced and said it would improve access to care, especially for rural communities and military families, by reducing licensing delays for relocating spouses. Committee questions focused on how the bill compared with other compacts and whether federal military officials had weighed in; Leavitt said it followed the same model as other compacts and that the Department of the Army had sent a supportive letter.
Public testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair noting 107 people signed in pro and none opposed. Testifiers included representatives of the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Veterans Legislative Coalition, the Washington Policy Center, military spouses, the Council of State Governments, and individual dietitians. Supporters emphasized workforce mobility, continuity of care, telehealth, rural access, and reduced burdens on military families. One witness used the hearing to advocate more broadly for universal licensure recognition, but still supported the compact as a step forward. The chair closed the public hearing on HB 288, and the meeting ended after a caucus break and an announcement about an upcoming student lobbyist dinner.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Banning cryptocurrency kiosks 2/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and the District of Columbia found that more than 90% of kiosk
- c><00:19:17.039><c> general</c><00:19:17.600><c> in</c><00:19:17.840><c> both</c><00:19:18.160><c> Iowa
- </c> In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and<00:19:19.520
- You know, I just did a quick search while we were having this discussion on CNN outlining how the Iowa
- You know, I just did a quick search while we were having this discussion on CNN outlining how the Iowa
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> recognizes the gentle woman from Iowa, recognizes the gentle woman from Iowa, Miss<00:10:52.320
- Her generous spirit and heartfelt efforts reflect the very best of Iowa.
- Even at reflect the very best of Iowa.
- Your achievement makes all of us Iowa proud.
- I just want to remark of us Iowa proud.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On the low end, like Iowa and Illinois, these permits were issued in around 110 days.
- Of the 10 states that the foundation report looked at, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota
- Dakota, Tennessee, and Of the 10 states that the foundation report looked at, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa
- looked at um the foundation report looked at um Colorado<00:54:30.559><c> Illinois</c><00:54:31.160><c> Iowa
- Illinois Iowa Michigan North Dakota<00:54:32.599><c> South</c><00:54:32.839><c> Dakota</c><00:54:33.319
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I grew up on a farm in Iowa, as a lot of you know, and I can tell you my family up there dealt with
- this issue a long time ago in Iowa.
- Again, lived in Iowa. My family was from there.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on March 20, 2025, and first approved HB 4025, creating the Duke Farm Stewardship District in Lee County, on a 17-0 vote. The committee then advanced HJR 1215, which proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt agricultural tangible personal property from property tax, after extended debate about the fiscal impact on counties, especially rural and fiscally constrained ones; it passed 16-1. HB 411 also passed unanimously after an amendment, extending affordable housing tax exemption treatment to certain nonprofit projects on leased land, including Habitat for Humanity projects. The committee likewise approved CS/HB 669, allowing local governments to purchase certain unrated bonds, and CS/HB 4017, codifying the Vermont Drainage District charter in Charlotte County, both without opposition.
The committee also approved HJR 1039, which would let the Legislature prevent assessed-value increases for homestead properties that are improved to mitigate flood damage, and the related implementing bill HB 1041; both passed 17-0. Public testimony on these items included some opposition to the flood-related amendment, but no floor debate changed the outcome. The final major item was CS/HB 1221 by Rep. Miller, which would require local option taxes to be renewed by voter referendum every eight years, with longer terms allowed for bonded projects. That bill drew the most extensive testimony and debate, with counties, tourism groups, and local officials warning about impacts on tourism funding, infrastructure, schools, and public safety, while supporters argued for taxpayer accountability and periodic review. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a 13-4 vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The impact will be especially meaningful in states like Iowa.
- The impact will be especially meaningful in states like Iowa.
- The impact will be especially meaningful in states like Iowa.
- The impact will be especially meaningful in states like Iowa.
- The impact will be especially meaningful in states like Iowa.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
Keywords:
Department of Corrections, DOC, corrections budget, supplemental appropriation, deficiency funding, public safety finance, incarceration, prerelease services, community supervision, postrelease services, supervised release, probation, reentry, reentry services, prison reform, body-worn cameras, corrections officer cameras, ARMER radio system, PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee OKs bill to expand MN sales tax exemptions on baby products 2/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I know Kansas, Iowa, Florida, and Kentucky are four states that have looked at some form of a sales tax
- information that you'd like to know, but I know that they have passed in recent years, at least Florida, Iowa
- years, at they have passed in recent years, at least<00:28:38.520><c> Florida,</c><00:28:38.920><c> Iowa
- ><00:28:39.240><c> and</c><00:28:39.360><c> Kentucky,</c><00:28:39.840><c> some</c> least Florida, Iowa
- , and Kentucky, some least Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky, some version<00:28:40.400><c> of</c><00:28:40.480
Summary:
House File 18 was taken up in committee, with the chair noting a preference to hear testimony from people who had traveled farther before hearing from lobbyists or other local witnesses. Representative Engan presented the bill as a family-support measure that would exempt certain infant care items from sales tax, arguing that the cost of raising children has risen sharply and that the bill would provide immediate relief to parents. He cited examples of potential savings on cribs, mattresses, strollers, and baby bottles, and said he was open to expanding the list of covered items.
Chair Gomez offered a DE1 amendment that would replace the blanket sales tax exemption with an expansion of Minnesota’s child tax credit, arguing that the child-rearing cost burden is better addressed through targeted assistance rather than a broad exemption that could also benefit higher-income purchasers. After discussing the policy differences and the fiscal impact, Gomez withdrew the amendment. Members then asked questions about the bill’s scope, whether luxury items should be excluded, and why the exemption was limited to baby items rather than older children’s needs. Engan said he would be open to excluding luxury items and to discussing broader expansions, including school supplies.
The committee then heard testimony in support from Sarah Gangelhoff of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, who said the bill would help families facing high housing, food, and child care costs and would especially benefit women and single-mother households. Maggie Hanggi of the Minnesota Catholic Conference also supported the bill, saying the tax relief could help families afford essential infant items and reduce fear for prospective parents. Members raised concerns about whether tax exemptions effectively reach the families most in need, with one member noting that low-income families may not even be in a position to shop for these items; Engan responded that the savings would still be real for those who do purchase them. No final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Henson of Iowa. Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, the gentlewoman from Iowa, Ms.
- The gentlewoman from Iowa reserves.
- For >> The gentleoman from Iowa reserves.
- The >> The gentleoman from Iowa yields.
- ,</c> minutes uh to the gentleman from Iowa, minutes uh to the gentleman from Iowa, my<04:05:59.840><
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I yield 45 seconds to the gentleman from Iowa, Mr. Fenstro.
- the VA hospital in Iowa City.” life.
- </c> of Iowa of Iowa who<03:33:53.920><c> says,</c><03:33:54.000><c> "I'm</c><03:33:54.319><c> a</c><
- This one is a beauty from the great state of Iowa.
- First of all, I'll give her in Iowa.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations.(6-18-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- in other have been sweeping changes made in other states,<00:22:42.480><c> say</c><00:22:42.760><c> Iowa
- </c><00:22:43.200><c> example,</c><00:22:43.960><c> that</c><00:22:44.080><c> have</c> states, say Iowa
- for example, that have states, say Iowa for example, that have had<00:22:44.400><c> serious</c><00:22
- And I think that's the program that they have implemented in Iowa.
- </c> they have implemented in Iowa. they have implemented in Iowa.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (9-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to introduce two of my friends from the state of Iowa that are here today.
- Willie Dobs is a 27-year veteran police officer from a town in Iowa.
- </c><00:02:11.200><c> If</c> the state of Iowa that's here today.
- If the state of Iowa that's here today.
- I just want to thank them town in Iowa.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Major Tax Provisions in H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) 00:02:45
Kentucky’s Workforce 00:33:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time.
The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending.
After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee approves HF81 3/4/25
Transcript Highlights:
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- Iowa or to other places to buy the youth-size machines and bring them into Minnesota, which won't help
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hinson of Iowa; Mr. Bilirakis of Florida; Mrs. Kim of California; Mr. Moran of Texas; and Mr.
- Nunn of Iowa.
- HINSON OF IOWA, MR, MR. BILIRAKIS OF FLORIDA, MRS. KIM OF CALIFORNIA, MR. MORAN OF TEXAS, AND MR.
- NUNN OF IOWA.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment committee approves HF8 1/23/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Of the 10 states that the report looked at, the foundation report looked at Colorado, Illinois, Iowa,
- looked at um the foundation report looked at um Colorado<00:29:45.120><c> Illinois</c><00:29:45.679><c> Iowa
- </c><00:29:46.080><c> Michigan</c><00:29:46.519><c> North</c> Colorado Illinois Iowa Michigan North Colorado
- Illinois Iowa Michigan North Dakota<00:29:47.159><c> South</c><00:29:47.399><c> Dakota</c><00:29:47.840