BILL OF THE WEEK

IOWA LEGISLATURE - BILL OF THE WEEK


Each week during the Iowa Legislative Session, we put a spotlight on a bill or a topic of importance to Iowans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate for inclusion.  Below you will find these bills of the week along with talking points for advocates who want to take action on these bills.

Week 1:   Autism Insurance Coverage (HF 330) - updated 2/22/25

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 2:   Comprehensive Transition Programs (HF 271 & SF 283) - updated 2/22/25

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Talking Points for Advocates

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  • Thumbnail of revised bill of the week talking points for comprehensive training programs; click for pDF>

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Week 3:   Seizure Safe Schools
(HF 835 & SF 368) - updated 3/8/25

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 4:   Annual Medicaid Provider Rate Increases (HF 13)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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  • Thumbnail of Advocate Talking Points for Week 4 Bill of the Week (Automatic Medicaid Provider Rate Increases); click on for PDF.

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Week 5:   Protecting Victims with Disabilities (HJR 9 & SJR 9)  - updated 3/8/25

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Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 6:   Work Without Worry
(HF 905)  - updated 3/21/25

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Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 7:   Competitive Integrated Employment (HF 538)

Bill of the Week

Talking Points for Advocates

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  • Thumbnail of Advocate talking points on Competitive Integrated employment, click to get pdf.

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Week 8:  Tax-Free Adaptive Driving Equipment (HF 485)

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Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 9:  IA Health & Wellness Plan Work Requirements (HF 945 & SF 599)

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Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 11:  Iowa Health & Wellness Plan Work Requirements (SF 615)

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Talking Points for Advocates

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Week 12:   No bill of the week!