Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF912

Introduced
3/11/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to veterans, including state grants, public assistance programs, business fee waivers, substance use disorder programs, mental health and disability services, undergraduate tuition and fees, disabled veteran tax credits, department of natural resources' licenses and fees, permit to carry weapons fees, vehicle registration fees, and driver's licenses, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 469.)

Impact

The bill proposes significant amendments to current Iowa state laws regarding veterans' benefits. It introduces a priority for awarding state grants to veterans, enhancing their chances of receiving public assistance. Additionally, the legislation exempts veterans from various fees related to vehicle registration and recreational licenses. It solidifies the state's commitment to provide disabled veterans with property tax credits based on their disability rating, thereby making substantial fiscal allowances to accommodate those who have served in the armed forces.

Summary

House File 912 aims to enhance the support and services provided to veterans in Iowa. This comprehensive legislation includes multiple provisions designed to improve the welfare of veterans by offering various benefits such as state grants, public assistance preferences, business fee waivers, mental health services prioritization, and reduced fees for education, vehicle registration, and hunting licenses. The thrust of the bill is to recognize and ease the transition of veterans back into civilian life, addressing their unique needs through legislative action.

Contention

While many provisions of HF912 have garnered support due to their positive implications for veteran welfare, some aspects have drawn scrutiny. Critics may express concern about the fiscal impact on state revenue due to the proposed fee waivers and tax credits, which could affect funding for other public programs. Furthermore, the bill's criteria for defining veteran status and the scope of benefits could lead to discussions about equitable access among all veterans, particularly around the delineation of who qualifies for specific exemptions and benefits.

Companion Bills

IA HF469

Similar To A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to veterans, including state grants, public assistance programs, business fee waivers, substance use disorder programs, mental health and disability services, undergraduate tuition and fees, disabled veteran tax credits, department of natural resources' licenses and fees, civil litigation priority, permit to carry weapons fees, vehicle registration fees, and driver's licenses, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 912.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2505

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to veterans, including state grants, public assistance programs, business fee waivers, substance use disorder programs, mental health and disability services, undergraduate tuition and fees, disabled veteran tax credits, department of natural resources' licenses and fees, civil litigation priority, vehicle registration fees, and driver's licenses, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF144

A bill for an act relating to rural emergency hospitals, including licensing requirements and fees, making penalties applicable, providing emergency rulemaking authority, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 13.)

IA HF2446

A bill for an act providing for certain business entities by establishing a military service filing fee waiver, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 632.)

IA HF2669

A bill for an act relating to the sale of wine, including private wine sales and wine auction permits, providing fees, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 2449, HSB 629.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HSB632

A bill for an act providing for certain business entities by establishing a military service filing fee waiver, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2446.)

IA HF13

A bill for an act relating to rural emergency hospitals, including licensing requirements and fees, making penalties applicable, providing emergency rulemaking authority, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See HF 144.)

IA SF2437

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3205.)

IA HF2449

A bill for an act relating to the sale of wine, including private wine sales and wine auction permits, providing fees, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 629; See HF 2669.)

IA HF265

A bill for an act relating to midwife licensure, providing for fees, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 80.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF613

A bill for an act relating to public assistance program integrity, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 3.)

Similar Bills

IA HF2505

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to veterans, including state grants, public assistance programs, business fee waivers, substance use disorder programs, mental health and disability services, undergraduate tuition and fees, disabled veteran tax credits, department of natural resources' licenses and fees, civil litigation priority, vehicle registration fees, and driver's licenses, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF469

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to veterans, including state grants, public assistance programs, business fee waivers, substance use disorder programs, mental health and disability services, undergraduate tuition and fees, disabled veteran tax credits, department of natural resources' licenses and fees, civil litigation priority, permit to carry weapons fees, vehicle registration fees, and driver's licenses, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 912.)

IA HSB326

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to disabled veterans, making penalties applicable, and making appropriations.

IA HF910

A bill for an act relating to state services and benefits provided to disabled veterans, making penalties applicable, and making appropriations.

IA SSB1125

A bill for an act relating to state and local revenue and finances by modifying sales and use taxes, the charitable conservation contribution tax credit available against individual and corporate income taxes, the water service tax, property taxes, transit funding, and local option taxes, crediting moneys to the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, making appropriations, and including effective date, retroactive applicability, and applicability provisions.(See SF 550.)

IA SF569

A bill for an act relating to local government property taxes, financial authority, operations, and budgets, modifying certain transit funding, property tax credits and exemptions, and appropriations, requiring certain information related to property taxation to be provided to property owners and taxpayers, modifying provisions relating to fees for driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards, modifying provisions relating to certain writing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date, retroactive applicability, and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1218.)

IA HF718

A bill for an act relating to local government property taxes, financial authority, operations, and budgets, modifying certain transit funding, property tax credits and exemptions, and appropriations, requiring certain information related to property taxation to be provided to property owners and taxpayers, modifying provisions relating to fees for driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards, modifying provisions relating to certain writing fees, modifying certain bonding procedures, making penalties applicable, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 1.) Effective date: 05/04/2023, 07/01/2023, 07/01/2024. Applicability date: 01/01/2023, 07/01/2023, 07/01/2024.

CT HB06388

An Act Concerning Certain Powers And Duties Of The Office Of Policy And Management, The Governor's Horse Guards, And Direct Deposit Of State Employee Paychecks, And Repealing Statutes Relating To Rehabilitation Programs Under The Workers' Compensation Act.