Video & Transcript Research : 'Iowa'
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IA
Bills:
HF2393, HF2052, HF2218, HF2307, HF2003, HF2366, HSB725, HF2078, HSB554, HSB676, HSB717, HF2270, HSB718, HF2306, HSB746, HF332, HF460, HSB680, HF2051, HSB677, HF2187, HSB719, HF2123, HF2451, HF621, HSB608, HSB683, HSB735
Keywords:
education savings account, general fund, school districts, funding flexibility, teacher salary, professional development, preschool, education, community-based providers, instruction, school district agreements, special education, classroom cameras, video surveillance, school safety, student privacy, FERPA, Iowa school districts, charter schools, innovation zone schools
Summary:
The provided text contains only brief expressions of thanks and does not include any legislative committee or floor meeting content. No bills, topics, testimony, motions, votes, or actions are mentioned.
As a result, there is no substantive meeting transcript to summarize.
IA
Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Jan 13th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Health and Human Services
Keywords:
medical release, incapacitated, terminal illness, serious medical condition, parole, risk assessment, victim impact statement, supervision, care facility, Iowa, minors, medical consent, healthcare services, sexually transmitted infections, privacy, youth healthcare, healthcare decisions, palliative care, hospice care, life-sustaining procedures
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that reflects and funds the home care worker contract agreement between SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
- I am testifying on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- I am testifying on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- I am testifying on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
- I am here on behalf of my union, SEIU Minnesota and Iowa.
Keywords:
HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Austin Strawhacker, who is the Associate State Director at America's SBDC in Iowa at Iowa State University
- in Ames, Iowa.
- Iowa.
- Hosted by Iowa State University, the Iowa SBDC collaborates with various partners to provide tailored
- , the Iowa SBDC, and Iowa State University.
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 3/10/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So, as a taxpayer, I could choose to designate and send $1,700 to Iowa. To an SGO in Iowa.
- So, as a taxpayer, I could choose to designate and send $1,700 to Iowa. To an SGO in Iowa.
- So, as a taxpayer, I could choose to designate and send $1,700 to Iowa. To an SGO in Iowa.
- So, as a taxpayer, I could choose to designate and send $1,700 to Iowa. To an SGO in Iowa.
- So, as a taxpayer, I could choose to designate and send $1,700 to Iowa. To an SGO in Iowa.
Summary:
House Republican leaders and Speaker Melissa Hortman held a press event promoting House File 3490, which would opt Minnesota into a federal education tax credit program. They argued the bill has no state cost and would keep donations made by Minnesotans benefiting Minnesota students and schools rather than out-of-state scholarship organizations. Supporters said the funds could help with tutoring, extracurriculars, school supplies, special education-related services, learning loss, and other school needs, and they repeatedly urged Governor Tim Walz to opt in or publicly explain why he would not.
Rep. Andrew Myers, the bill’s chief author, said the proposal is personal to him as a parent and legislator and described recent school budget pressures, including staff and resource cuts and larger class sizes. Rep. Ben Bakeberg, a middle school principal, said the bill could generate significant funding if many taxpayers participate and argued it could help offset school district shortfalls and the Blue Ribbon Commission. Rep. Griesbach also backed the bill, calling it a “no-brainer” and saying he would not work with the governor on other budget items unless the governor opted in.
In response to questions, supporters said scholarship-granting organizations could be created by a variety of entities, including education foundations, and could support both private-school tuition and public-school-related costs such as extracurricular fees, field trips, and transportation for summer learning. They rejected the idea that the bill pits public and nonpublic schools against each other, saying it is meant to expand educational opportunity for all students. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the event; it ended with questions from reporters on the bill and other Republican priorities such as rental assistance, gas taxes, and energy costs.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary, Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representati Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Matt was raised outside of Des Moines, Iowa, and went on to graduate from the University of Iowa,
- Iowa Hawkeyes.
- University of Northern Iowa.
- I have a sweetheart from Iowa my wife's and also grad the University of Iowa So go Hawkeyes here on behalf
- In Iowa, USAID attributed, accounted for $64 million. dollars in funds that were bought from Iowa farmers
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What if the trustees at the same time lived in the state of Iowa and had the language in Iowa that’s
- It would be taxable in Iowa if those decisions and those distributions were made outside of Iowa.
- It would be a nonresident trust in Iowa if two of those three were made in Iowa.
- </c> being um um put in place by Iowa being um um put in place by Iowa resident<01:02:34.599><c> also
- </c> here if they had your your bill in Iowa here if they had your your bill in Iowa that that that was
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa should be the Tuscany of North America, except now Iowa has a water crisis.
- Iowa should be the Tuscany of North America, except now Iowa has a water crisis.
- </c> of Iowa and the late Paul Wellstone. of Iowa and the late Paul Wellstone.
- I saw what Iowa used to be in my lifetime. Iowa fell apart.
- Iowa fell apart. It's sad lifetime. Iowa fell apart.
Bills:
HF3718
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got Iowa now to the North, got Illinois Cross River.
- I actually come from the beautiful town of Hannibal, Missouri, right on the Illinois, Missouri, Iowa
- The 12 states this compact would include are Ohio, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Tennessee
- The 12 states this compact would include are Ohio, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Tennessee
- The 12 states this compact would include are Ohio, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Tennessee
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met with a quorum and heard three bills. House Bill 1644, sponsored by Rep. Overcast, would codify a federal-style standard for determining when a franchisor is a joint employer of a franchisee’s workers, limiting liability unless the franchisor exercises direct and immediate control over hiring, firing, discipline, or other essential terms of employment. The sponsor and business witnesses said the bill would provide clarity and consistency for franchises, hotels, and other businesses; some members questioned whether it would shift liability away from brand names and whether it should apply more broadly than franchises. The bill was supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Hotel and Lodging Association, and the hearing closed after testimony without a vote.
House Bill 1961, sponsored by Rep. Peters, would create a temporary license for newly graduated dietitians who have completed school but have not yet passed the exam, allowing them to work under supervision for a limited period, and would also join Missouri to a dietitian licensure compact. The sponsor and supporters from the dietetics field, hospitals, and telehealth said the measure would help workforce shortages, especially in rural and border areas, improve retention, and support military families and telehealth practice across state lines. An opposition witness argued interstate compacts are unconstitutional and warned against delegating lawmaking power to compact commissions, while supporters said the compact preserves Missouri’s authority and improves portability. No vote was taken.
House Bill 1847, sponsored by Rep. Huckin, would join Missouri to a dentist and dental hygienist licensure compact, allowing licensed dentists and hygienists to practice in participating states while keeping Missouri’s licensing and discipline authority intact. The sponsor and supporters emphasized oral health workforce shortages, especially in rural clinics, and said the compact would reduce the cost and burden of obtaining multiple licenses and help mobile workers and military families. Opponents raised constitutional and governance concerns about compacts, commission authority, and fees, while supporters from the dental association and coalition argued the compact is well vetted, optional, and necessary to expand access to care. The hearing ended with testimony and no recorded vote, and the committee adjourned.
IA
Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 04:59 pm
Iowa Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And he went on to state, if Iowa can force every station in the state to sell E-15, why can't we make
- Quaker Oats use Iowa oats?
- And the reason why Quaker does not use Iowa oats is because Iowa can't grow the oats.
- Quaker does not use Iowa oats because Iowa can't grow the oats that Quaker uses.
Summary:
The Senate briefly opened with points of personal privilege. Senator Shipley of Adams used the time to criticize a newspaper article discussing water quality and crop diversification, arguing that some commentators do not understand agriculture and noting that Quaker Oats sources most of its oats from Canada because Iowa cannot produce the specific food-grade oats it needs. He said suggestions that Iowa could simply require local sourcing were unrealistic and expressed frustration with such claims.
After no other senators sought recognition, Senator Klimesh of Winneshiek moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion was adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 3 at 9 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Nurse Licensure Compact discussion 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I travel nurse for four years throughout Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- I travel nurse for four years throughout Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- I travel nurse for four years throughout Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- I get my Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
- In Iowa, I had up to eight with it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax committee hears HF173 2/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Robbins addresses this issue by having Minnesota join other states like California, Iowa
- Representative Robbins addresses this issue by having Minnesota join other states like California, 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
- We are incentivizing them to go pick California, Texas, Iowa, Massachusetts, or Wisconsin to do their
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Taxes Committee hears HF170, a bill proposing 10-year phaseout of MN's estate tax 2/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I border Iowa and Wisconsin, and they do not have an estate tax at all.
- there are 17 states that currently have an estate or an inheritance tax, and as I recall, I believe Iowa
- ><c> tax</c><00:03:25.319><c> at</c> claiming does Iowa have an estate tax at claiming does Iowa have
- </c><00:03:48.400><c> is</c><00:03:49.000><c> phasing</c> um as I recall I believe Iowa is phasing um
- Clayman gave me this that Iowa, theirs goes away 2025, right? Oh, in estate or inheritance?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF16, legislation to regulate data centers in Minnesota, passes House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
- Uh, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
- Uh, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
- Uh, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
- Uh, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Introducing Legislation to Streamline Minnesota’s Permitting Process - 02/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's compare it to a couple other states: Iowa, 109 days compared to Minnesota's 656; Wisconsin, 121
- Let's compare it to a couple other states: Iowa, 109 days compared to Minnesota's 656; Wisconsin, 121
- Let's compare it to a couple other states: Iowa, 109 days compared to Minnesota's 656; Wisconsin, 121
- Let's compare it to a couple other states: Iowa, 109 days compared to Minnesota's 656; Wisconsin, 121
- Let's compare it to a couple other states: Iowa, 109 days compared to Minnesota's 656; Wisconsin, 121
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The current governor of Iowa just completed reverse auction.
- Governor Reynolds in Iowa just completed a reverse auction, and I would like to just read to you very
- The state of Iowa conducted a pharmacy benefit manager.
- The state of Iowa conducted a pharmacy benefit manager reverse auction 25.
- That's a new world for Iowa. I won't bother to read.
Summary:
The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 13, 2026, adopted the May 6 minutes, and then took up several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, prescription access, behavioral health coverage, and Citizens Property Insurance. HB 938, as amended, was the main PBM reform measure. After the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill, members heard extensive testimony in support from Mark Bloom, Justin Joseph of Capital Rx, and Kathy Ue of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, all emphasizing transparency, pass-through pricing, reverse auctions, and patient access. Supporters described savings from reverse auctions and administrative models, while the cancer center testified that PBM-owned specialty pharmacy requirements can delay cancer medications and create financial hardship. The committee reported HB 938 favorably with amendments.
The committee also heard HB 1154, which prohibits prior authorization for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians, with a $250 cap discussed as a safeguard against higher-cost generics. The bill was supported by representatives from Ochsner Health and the Louisiana State Medical Society and was reported favorably. HB 909, which requires commercial coverage for behavioral health crisis services, was amended to clarify the insurers covered and then reported favorably with support from the Office of Behavioral Health and several outside groups. Testimony on HB 909 focused on reducing emergency room and law enforcement burdens and expanding crisis response capacity across the state.
HB 1187, dealing with excess emergency assessment funds from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, was explained by the Insurance Commissioner as a way to transfer remaining Katrina-era assessment funds to the Fortified Roof Program. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, SB 511 and SB 512 were deferred and converted into a study resolution approach because there was not yet consensus on the underlying issue. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There actually going to Iowa—Iowa is actually a major importer for Illinois.
- </c><01:02:57.000><c> Iowa</c><01:02:57.359><c> is</c> there actually going to Iowa Iowa is there actually
- Iowa is an example where Iowa used to be a student loan guarantee agency.
- Iowa is an example where Iowa used to be a student loan guarantee agency.
- Iowa is an example where Iowa used to be a student loan guarantee agency.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> could be teaching in Wisconsin or Iowa could be teaching in Wisconsin or Iowa or<00:53:08.799><c
- I'm just wondering what happened with South Dakota and then why only one institution in Iowa, if you
- I'm just wondering what happened with South Dakota and then why only one institution in Iowa, if you
- I'm just wondering what happened with South Dakota and then why only one institution in Iowa, if you
- What happened with South Dakota, and then why only one institution in Iowa?
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor Reynolds in Iowa just completed a reverse auction, and I would like to just read to you very
- The result was... the current governor of Iowa just completed reverse auction.
- The state of Iowa conducted a pharmacy benefit manager.
- The state of Iowa conducted a pharmacy benefit manager reverse auction 25.
- That's a new world for Iowa. I won't bother to read.
Keywords:
automobile repairs, insurance transparency, repair shop liability, non-OEM parts, policyholder rights, automobile insurance, appraisal process, insurance policyholders, dispute resolution, claim valuation, family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, behavioral health, crisis services, mental health care, insurance coverage, healthcare access
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine managing risk for the long-term in the 7(a) loan program, focusing on hearing from lenders. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Timothy Fitzgibbon, who is the Senior Vice President at First National Bank from West Des Moines, Iowa
- Fitzgibbon's holds a bachelor's degree from the best university, Iowa State University.
- Fitzgibbon did not go to the finest Jesuits College in Iowa Lawrence okay the Fitzgibbons I think the
- I am testifying today on behalf of the Iowa Bankers Association and First National Bank.
- Yes Senator, we're a community bank in the middle of Iowa. Thank you. Thank you Madam Chair.
Keywords:
SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.