The 2024 Iowa legislative session ended Saturday when House lawmakers passed their final bills and adjourned for the year after a session marked by education policy, tax cuts and other policies from the leading conservative majorities. Here is a look at six major policies passed this session and what effect they will have on Iowans.
On this week’s episode, state legislators adjourn, highlights from the end of session and RFK Jr. visits Iowa.
Today, it’s our kids wanting to stay safe. Yesterday, it was us.
Here’s a look at which legislation was approved during the 2024 session of the Iowa Legislature.
Among the new initiatives in next year’s budget are increased salaries for judges, funding for a new state Division of Special Education, and funding to increase accessibility at Iowa’s state parks.
Iowa legislative leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss the legislative session, which concluded early Saturday morning after a 20-hour work day.
Trained school staff will be allowed to carry firearms on school grounds under legislation signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Lawmakers faced a Friday deadline for Iowa victims to have full access to the Boy Scouts settlement
The proposal will reduce Iowans’ state income tax burden — and limit future state revenue growth — by $1 billion over the first two years.
Several Iowa city and school boards have recently received public criticism, and some have been penalized, for holding private meetings on matters that should have been discussed publicly.
Any funds that would otherwise have been directed to DEI offices at the end of fiscal 2025 would be directed to the Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program under the bill.
Also, lawmakers advanced a bill that would require 3 of Iowa’s largest counties to change the way they elect county supervisors.
Critics argue accelerated cuts hurt schools, public services
A plan to overhaul and combine Iowa’s delivery system for mental and behavioral health services is headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds to be signed into law.
The proposal also would add $10,00 to the pay of each statewide elected official.
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