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2020 Iowa Legislative Report

By Sydney J. Gangestad
July 14, 2020
  • Iowa
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Governor’s Desk-Bill Status Report

After an 11-week recess and a number of long days and late nights, the “second” session of the 88th General Assembly of Iowa adjourned sine die Sunday, June 14, 2020, almost two months after it was originally scheduled to adjourn (April 21, the 100th day). 

The legislature sent 123 bills down to the Governor for her review. The Governor signed 122 bills in total, line iteming various provisions in HF2643 FY2021 Appropriations Changes and vetoing HF2556 in its entirety. Some of the final bills signed into law by Governor Reynolds included some of her key legislative priorities and major topics from 2020. Our previous post, 2020 Legislative Report End of Session Summary, details the budget decisions, and major legislative topics from the session.

Bills Signed by Governor

 
SF 2144 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Signed 2.13.20
SF 2164 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY Signed 2.25.20
SF 155 MOVEABLE BARBERSHOPS Signed 3.10.20
HF 426 INSURANCE DIVISION Signed 3.12.20
HF 2235 CDL BAN FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING Signed 3.12.20
HF 2267 DENTAL MATTERS Signed 3.12.20
SF 583 PRIVATE GENERATION TARIFFS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2025 COUNTY ENGINEERS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2091 ODOMETER STATEMENTS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2118 PHYSICIAN LOAN REPAYMENT Signed 3.12.20
SF 2131 REINSURANCE CREDITS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2132 HEDGING TRANSACTIONS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2134 CANNED COCKTAILS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2137 MORTGAGE/BOND MATURITY FILINGS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2142 STATE SCHOOL AID Signed 3.12.20
SF 2187 UNIFORM LLC ACT ENFORCEMENT Signed 3.12.20
SF 2198 CONSUMER LENDING Signed 3.12.20
SF 2250 TIMBER BUYERS & PRODUCTS Signed 3.12.20
SF 2408 EMERGENCY MEASURES Signed 3.17.20
SF 2357 PA DUTIES Signed 3.18.20
HF 2454 COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS Signed 6.1.20
HF 2475 SEWER SYSTEM REVIEW Signed 6.1.20
HF 2477 AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES Signed 6.1.20
HF 2512 COUNTY ZONING Signed 6.1.20
SF 537 HUNTING COYOTES WITH LIGHTS Signed 6.1.20
SF 2082 DOE TECHNICAL BILL Signed 6.1.20
SF 2119 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Signed 6.1.20
SF 2120 PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM Signed 6.1.20
SF 2135 DISINTERRING CREMAINS Signed 6.1.20
SF 2196 CEL TOWER SITING ACT Signed 6.1.20
SF 2259 SAFETY EQUIPMENT DONATIONS Signed 6.1.20
SF 2275 ELUDING OFFENSES Signed 6.1.20
SF 2299 BACKGROUND CHECKS Signed 6.1.20
SF 2337 ASBESTOS CLAIMS Signed 6.1.20
SF 2348 DISCHARGE OF A SENTENCE Signed 6.4.20
SF 2413 DALS BILL Signed 6.10.20
HF 2647 POLICE CHOKEHOLDS Signed 6.12.20
HF 717 VETERAN EMPLOYMENT Signed 6.17.20
HF 2220 ADULT LIVING PROGRAM Signed 6.17.20
HF 2236 COPY VETERANS RECORDS Signed 6.17.20
HF 2269 HCBS WAIVER MONTHLY CAP Signed 6.17.20
HF 2310 MOVING HAY Signed 6.17.20
HF 2312 VETERANS HOME AFFIDAVIT Signed 6.17.20
HF 2362 NON-PROFIT UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS Signed 6.17.20
HF 2382 DISABLED VETERAN CONFIDENTIALITY Signed 6.17.20
HF 2402 REGISTERED AGENTS Signed 6.17.20
HF 2411 24/7 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Signed 6.17.20
HF 2474 ARREST WARRANT CONFIDENTIALITY Signed 6.17.20
HF 2481 TREASURER TAX CERTIFICATES Signed 6.17.20
HF 2535 CODE EDITOR I Signed 6.17.20
HF 2536 CODE EDITOR II Signed 6.17.20
HF 2565 SET-OFF PROCEDURES Signed 6.17.20
HF 2581 IOWA HEMP ACT Signed 6.17.20
HF 2623 WAGER WIN SETOFFS Signed 6.17.20
SF 388 PATRIOT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY Signed 6.17.20
SF 2097 INDECENT EXPOSURE Signed 6.17.20
SF 2182 CHILD/FAMILY LEGAL REPRESENTATION Signed 6.17.20
SF 2188 HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDS Signed 6.17.20
SF 2191 PRISONER MEDICAL AID Signed 6.17.20
SF 2195 COMMERCIAL ELEVATOR EXCEPTIONS Signed 6.17.20
SF 2225 THEFT OFFENSES Signed 6.17.20
SF 2284 REGENT INSTITUTIONS Signed 6.17.20
SF 2300 TRUSTEE DUTIES Signed 6.17.20
SF 2323 GUARDIAN/CONSERVATORSHIP CARE PLANS Signed 6.17.20
SF 2356 DYSLEXIA SPECIALISTS & BOARD Signed 6.17.20
SF 2398 RURAL VET LOAN REPAYMENTS Signed 6.17.20
HF 716 HUNTING FIREARMS Signed 6.18.20
HF 2360 SENIOR DRIVERS LICENSES Signed 6.18.20
SF 272 EDUCATION LOAN MANAGEMENT Signed 6.18.20
SF 620 CITY UTILITY SALES Signed 6.18.20
SF 2296 INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS Signed 6.18.20
SF 2338 MEDICAL EXPENSES/COVID PROTECTIONS Signed 6.18.20
HF 599 APPRENTICE HUNTERS Signed 6.25.20
HF 684 IMMUNITY IN ALCOHOL CASES Signed 6.25.20
HF 760 MOTEL ROOM TAXES Signed 6.25.20
HF 2197 RURAL MEDICAL RESIDENCIES Signed 6.25.20
HF 2221 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2238 MINOR FOOD SALES Signed 6.25.20
HF 2359 TEACHER PREPARATION REPORTS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2363 LANDSCAPING UNEMPLOYMENT Signed 6.25.20
HF 2364 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RECORDS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2365 UNEMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATIONS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2372 FARM CHAUFFEURS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2389 ARRC POWERS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2410 SENIOR CROSSBOW LICENSE Signed 6.25.20
HF 2412 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2418 SCHOOL BUDGET CALCULATIONS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2445 SEX OFFENSE VICTIM PRIVACY Signed 6.25.20
HF 2452 ACQUIRING CITY WATER UTILITIES Signed 6.25.20
HF 2455 TRACKING DEER WITH DOGS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2485 CHILDCARE HOME NUMBERS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2486 COUNTY SEALS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2502 WEAPONS RULES Signed 6.25.20
HF 2528 EMERGENCY REQUESTS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2561 ORGAN DONATIONS Signed 6.25.20
HF 2585 DEAF/HARD OF HEARING Signed 6.25.20
HF 2627 LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS Signed 6.25.20
SF 280 MILITARY HUNTING & FISHING Signed 6.25.20
SF 457 CRIMINAL SURCHARGES Signed 6.25.20
SF 458 HOMESTEAD SALES Signed 6.25.20
SF 2232 DECANTING TRUSTS Signed 6.25.20
SF 2373 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS Signed 6.25.20
SF 2400 BROADBAND CHANGES Signed 6.25.20
HF 310 OPTOMETRY INJECTIONS Signed 6.29.20
HF 594 WITHDRAWING LIFE SUPPORT Signed 6.29.20
HF 737 ANIMAL MISTREATMENT OFFENSES Signed 6.29.20
HF 2259 HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING Signed 6.29.20
HF 2340 EDUCATIONAL PLAN SPENDING Signed 6.29.20
HF 2540 CHARITY ALCOHOL EVENTS Signed 6.29.20
HF 2554 CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE Signed 6.29.20
HF 2589 MEDICAL CANNABIS Signed 6.29.20
HF 2629 FUTURE READY ACT Signed 6.29.20
HF 2641 TAX CHANGES Signed 6.29.20
SF 526 BLUE ALERTS Signed 6.29.20
SF 2261 TELEHEALTH SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL SERVICES Signed 6.29.20
SF 2268 SMOKING/VAPING AGE Signed 6.29.20
SF 2310 ON-LINE LEARNING Signed 6.29.20
SF 2360 CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Signed 6.29.20
HF 2642 RIIF APPROPRIATIONS Signed 6.30.20
HF 2644 TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE & CAPITALS Signed 6.30.20
SF 2403 ETHANOL & BIODIESEL TAXES Signed 6.30.20
HF 2556 LEASE/PURCHASE NOTIFICATIONS VETOED 6.30.20
HF 2643 APPROPRIATION CHANGES ITEM VETO 6.30.20
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About Sydney J. Gangestad

Sydney is an attorney and lobbyist with over seven years of public policy experience. In her various policy roles, she has developed a fundamental understanding of the legislative process and a non-partisan and bi-partisan approach to lobbying to help advance clients’ legislative agendas.

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