House of Representatives

HF 178 hikes the fine for speeds >20 mph over limit from $135+ $5/mph to $285+ $5/mph, boosting state/county revenue and impacting motorists.

Authorizes harm reduction groups to buy, transport, and use drug checking tools and trace amounts of substances, shielding them from illicit paraphernalia charges.

Amendment H-1144 requires that any person appointed to a county advisory board on or after July 1, 2025 reside in the county served, strengthening local representation.

Revises Iowa alcohol laws to expand carryout/open-container rules between adjacent venues, allow noncontiguous premises with TTB approval, and let state agencies hold licenses.

Waives license fees for 100% service-connected disabled veterans on fishing-related licenses (fish, house, dark house, shelter) to boost access to fishing.

Requires schools to adopt and maintain a cardiac emergency response plan with AEDs, signage, training, annual drills, EMS coordination, and athletic emergency action plans.

Creates a Minnesota electric generation facility property tax exemption, cutting local tax revenue for local governments and schools and influencing service funding.

HF 1674 boosts Minnesota funding for regional and local dementia grants, authorizing higher appropriations to support dementia programs and services.