Bill HF 11 sets Iowa school calendars to start no earlier than August 23, ensuring 180 instructional days, impacting planning for schools, families, and educators.

Requires Minnesota public schools to offer plant-based meal options in school meals, shaping menus, procurement, and access for students seeking plant-based choices.

HF 1756 expands and inflation-indexes the disabled-veteran property tax exclusion and adjusts surviving-spouse benefits, broadening relief for veterans but reducing local revenue.

HF 2325 would require overtime pay for hours worked on designated holidays, boosting pay for workers on holiday shifts and forcing employers to adjust payroll and scheduling.

HF 1296 enhances transparency in dog and cat breeding by requiring public access to breeder data, stricter advertising rules, and regular inspections to protect animal welfare.