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Iowa League of Cities

An organization that hires lobbyists at the Iowa Legislature (2025–26 session). Its lobbyists filed 304 positions on 106 bills, one filing per lobbyist per bill, and again on each refiling, so the two counts differ. Each bill is counted once, under the most recent position filed on it, even when the bill was renumbered mid-session ; the organization changed position on 6 bills

For 33 · Against 13 · No side declared 60

Declared for (33 bills)

Bill Title Status
HF 307 filed as HF 19 Modifying the costs eligible for emergency medical services fund expenditures, and no floor vote recorded
HF 510 filed as HF 157 Petitions for special elections to fill vacancies in city offices floor vote recorded
HF 651 Concerning local government notice requirements on certain actions no floor vote recorded
HF 1001 filed as HF 15, HF 209 Creating a rural attorney recruitment assistance program, and making appropriations. floor vote recorded
HF 1002 filed as HF 755 Authorizing length of service award programs for volunteer fire fighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace… signed by governor
HF 1008 filed as HF 28 Creation of land redevelopment trusts. floor vote recorded
HF 1051 filed as HF 38, HF 760 Authorizing cities to establish self-supported tourism improvement districts no floor vote recorded
HF 2216 filed as HF 2015 Restitution for the torture, injury, or killing of a police service dog, and modifying penalties no floor vote recorded
HF 2325 filed as HF 2074 Permitting a city to create social districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places floor vote recorded
HF 2359 filed as HF 192 The responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities and no floor vote recorded
HF 2516 The authority of counties and cities to regulate the installation or use of battery-charged security alarm systems on nonresidential… no floor vote recorded
HF 2520 Elections to fill vacancies in elective county and city offices floor vote recorded
HF 2614 filed as HF 2428 The authorized uses of a township fire protection levy no floor vote recorded
HF 2634 Preneed sellers, sales agents and sales agent applicants, and government cemeteries signed by governor
HF 2659 filed as HF 2312 Establishing an affordable housing task force no floor vote recorded
SF 42 Modifying the costs eligible for emergency medical services fund expenditures, and including effective date provisions signed by governor
SF 144 The creation of land redevelopment trusts no floor vote recorded
SF 246 Interest on state moneys invested in depository time certificates of deposit no floor vote recorded
SF 250 Creating a rural attorney recruitment assistance program, and making appropriations no floor vote recorded
SF 596 filed as SF 26 The funding of local emergency management commissions and agencies no floor vote recorded
SF 627 filed as SF 165 Authorizing length of service award programs for volunteer fire fighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace… no floor vote recorded
SF 655 filed as SF 45 The creation of land redevelopment trusts no floor vote recorded
SF 2022 Emergency telephone systems, including the amount and allocation of the emergency communication service surcharge and reimbursement… no floor vote recorded
SF 2023 Reimbursement for costs related to the delivery of 911 call traffic to public safety answering points no floor vote recorded
SF 2107 Permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public… no floor vote recorded
SF 2131 Publication requirements for official publications no floor vote recorded
SF 2145 filed as SF 580 Monetary donations that may be received and gifted by local officials and local employees to offset medical or health care expenses, and… floor vote recorded
SF 2146 Responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities, prohibiting fines, and floor vote recorded
SF 2148 Preneed sellers, sales agents and sales agent applicants, and government cemeteries no floor vote recorded
SF 2309 City regulation of short-term rental properties no floor vote recorded
SF 2340 The authority of counties and cities to regulate the installation or use of battery-charged security alarm systems on nonresidential… signed by governor
SF 2342 The required beneficiary and use of a public officer insurance policy no floor vote recorded
SF 2375 Fire fighting foam purchased by government entities floor vote recorded

Declared against (13 bills)

Bill Title Status
HF 641 earlier: no side City civil service employees and related procedures and no floor vote recorded
HF 1037 filed as HF 617 earlier: for Modifying economic development provisions relating to housing and residential development in urban renewal areas passed both chambers
HF 2073 Ballot contents for certain elected offices no floor vote recorded
HF 2309 Public library requirements for materials harmful to minors, and providing civil and criminal penalties, and no floor vote recorded
HF 2592 The investment of public funds, and making penalties applicable no floor vote recorded
HF 2623 filed as HF 2191 earlier: no side Elections for school district and city officers, and including applicability provisions floor vote recorded
SF 303 County and city regulation of consumer fireworks signed by governor
SF 311 earlier: no side City civil service employees and related procedures and including effective date provisions signed by governor
SF 493 Prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties no floor vote recorded
SF 603 Workforce compensation and training, unemployment insurance, and other functions and programs of the department of workforce development,… signed by governor
SF 652 Economic development and housing by modifying provisions concerning economic development programs and modifying provisions concerning… no floor vote recorded
SF 2286 Investment of public funds, and making penalties applicable. floor vote recorded
SF 2439 filed as SF 310 Fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties. floor vote recorded

No side declared (60 bills)

Bill Title Status
HF 39 Local governments by modifying individual property tax statements mailed to owners and taxpayers, and requiring notifications by mail of… no floor vote recorded
HF 50 Moneys received from citations issued using an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement no floor vote recorded
HF 75 Authorizing the abatement of property taxes owed on property owned by the surviving spouse of an emergency services member killed in the… no floor vote recorded
HF 259 Public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body floor vote recorded
HF 267 Concerning benefits associated with cancer diagnoses of members of certain public retirement systems no floor vote recorded
HF 297 Certain emergency services provided by a city signed by governor
HF 600 Local government finances by placing limitations on property tax levy rates no floor vote recorded
HF 645 filed as HF 230 Nuisance actions against racing facilities and racetracks signed by governor
HF 652 filed as HF 415 Concerning county and city regulation of real property and the powers granted to a board of adjustment signed by governor
HF 702 The sale and regulation of consumer fireworks no floor vote recorded
HF 706 filed as HF 416 Open meetings and open records, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable signed by governor
HF 764 filed as HF 3 The collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and… no floor vote recorded
HF 936 Government bodies for purposes of open records, and making penalties applicable floor vote recorded
HF 969 Concerning retirement contributions of and benefits associated with cancer diagnoses of members of certain public retirement systems, and… signed by governor
HF 1013 filed as HF 565 Establishing a partial exemption on property taxes for certain residential properties sold in disaster areas floor vote recorded
HF 2161 The use of automatic registration plate readers, and providing penalties no floor vote recorded
HF 2189 Public improvement contracts, including notice requirements no floor vote recorded
HF 2252 County and city regulation of accessory dwelling units no floor vote recorded
HF 2294 Filing of complaints with the Iowa public information board floor vote recorded
HF 2330 Public records requests floor vote recorded
HF 2490 Public meetings and records, including public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body, supervision and fees associated with… signed by governor
HF 2501 The conduct of elections signed by governor
HF 2548 The determination and collection of certain fees by the auditor of state and the provision of municipal financial management training, and… no floor vote recorded
HF 2618 Eliminating the Iowa smart planning principles and other local comprehensive planning and development guidelines floor vote recorded
HF 2622 Public libraries, including eligibility requirements for state assistance and oversight by city councils no floor vote recorded
HF 2636 filed as HF 2062 The ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts no floor vote recorded
HF 2638 filed as HF 2388 Public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees floor vote recorded
HF 2667 Project design standards and specifications, including by providing for a statewide urban design and specifications board and requiring… vetoed by governor
HF 2701 filed as HF 2555 The use of automatic registration plate readers and providing penalties no floor vote recorded
HF 2777 filed as HF 92 Iowa’s urban renewal law by modifying the division of revenue, and including applicability provisions no floor vote recorded
SF 28 earlier: against Cities or counties canceling the sale of property containing abandoned buildings to a tax sale certificate holder no floor vote recorded
SF 29 Property tax exemptions by changing the homestead tax exemption to a credit for owners attaining sixty-five years of age and increasing the… no floor vote recorded
SF 33 Providing credit for accrued sick leave for certain law enforcement officers no floor vote recorded
SF 254 Prohibiting municipalities and fire departments from purchasing fire fighter equipment that does not contain a label regarding… no floor vote recorded
SF 272 Concerning retirement and employment benefits associated with cancer, and making appropriations no floor vote recorded
SF 388 Public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body no floor vote recorded
SF 472 Retention and recertification elections for public employee collective bargaining units and including effective date and applicability… signed by governor
SF 494 filed as SF 161 Prohibiting the regulation of certain residential gardens by state agencies and local governments. floor vote recorded
SF 495 filed as SF 279 Nuisance actions against sports or exposition venues no floor vote recorded
SF 496 County and city regulation of pet licenses and fees no floor vote recorded
SF 497 Concerning county and city administration, and no floor vote recorded
SF 503 Government bodies for purposes of open records, and making penalties applicable no floor vote recorded
SF 574 filed as SF 431 Retention of fees for public improvement contracts signed by governor
SF 600 Storm water drainage system services by creating exemptions for service charges no floor vote recorded
SF 609 filed as SF 21 Authorizing the abatement of property taxes owed on property owned by the surviving spouse of an emergency services member killed in the… no floor vote recorded
SF 635 filed as SF 96 Abatement of property taxes owed on property owned by certain volunteer emergency services providers and floor vote recorded
SF 651 Local government property taxes, financial authority, and budgets, modifying appropriations, and no floor vote recorded
SF 656 filed as SF 589 Allowing property owners to temporarily opt out of solid waste collection and disposal services, and providing penalties no floor vote recorded
SF 2086 earlier: for Authorizing schools to offer an elective junior fire fighter program to students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve signed by governor
SF 2193 Requiring a water treatment plant to conduct a test of sewage sludge to detect the presence of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance no floor vote recorded
SF 2235 Sewer services provided by a city utility, including establishing procedures for water that does not enter the sewer system no floor vote recorded
SF 2238 Public records, including the duties of lawful custodians no floor vote recorded
SF 2284 filed as SF 2034 The use of automated systems that detect traffic violations or registration plate information, and making penalties applicable. passed both chambers
SF 2376 filed as SF 576 Bonds and letters of credit for general contractors and subcontractors. floor vote recorded
SF 2378 filed as SF 2091 The ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts signed by governor
SF 2394 A statewide urban design and specifications board, including assessment of costs for local government projects that do not comply with the… no floor vote recorded
SF 2432 Eliminating a city’s ability to create a city board of health or a city health department, and floor vote recorded
SF 2437 filed as SF 2029 Health insurance coverage for surviving spouses and children of deceased fire fighters and peace officers, and health insurance coverage… no floor vote recorded
SF 2438 City utilities including landlord notification, and floor vote recorded
SF 2472 State and local government taxes, fees, financial authority, and budgets, by modifying property assessment provisions, divisions of… signed by governor