2026 Legislative Agenda Iowa Priorities

Featured Priorities

Secure Iowa’s participation in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact.
Monitor and address business and utility concerns with the utility regulatory environment, focused on growing reliable energy capacity for the Quad Cities.
Protect and grow investment in workforce training and post-secondary education.
Promote the creation of new programs to assist community investment in site readiness.

Grow investment in childcare availability and affordability.
Grow investment in amenity development through programs like Destination Iowa and CAT grants.
Support strategies and investments that address the mental health challenges of local communities and public safety concerns.
Support passage of tourism improvement district legislation.

Maintain and enhance developer incentives, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), the Workforce Housing Tax Incentive and similar programs.
Support continued implementation of responsible income tax reductions.
Protect existing business incentives and tax credits while promoting changes that enhance competitiveness.
Mediate legislation aimed at eliminating swipe fees on taxes and tips.
Engage in property tax negotiations to support growth while protecting public services.

Encourage a light-touch regulatory approach that emphasizes stability, predictability and fairness.
Support government efficiency efforts that provide certainty and flexibility for businesses when working with the state government.
Support efforts to enter into licensing reciprocity agreements that support bi-state employment.
Promote reform of the three-tier alcohol system.