Legislative Updates

The Legislative Update is distributed by the Iowa Department of Public Health to agency staff, department regulatory and advisory board members, local health departments and contract agencies, and public health leaders in the community.

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IDPH Legislative Update - Feb. 4, 2020

In this edition:

Bill Tracker and Bills of Note
IDPH Presents to Legislative Committees
Who's Involved in the Conversation?
What's Happening at the Capitol?
Looking for More Legislative News?
Meet the New Members of IDPH's Executive Team

Archive Issues

IDPH Legislative Update - Early Session

In this edition:

Session Greeting
Opening Day Remarks
Pre-Session Update to the State Board of Health
Tips and Tools

IDPH Legislative Update - Fall Interim Update

In this edition:

Developing Policy Proposals for 2020
Tracking Bills
Inside State Government: 2020 Session Timeline
Inside IDPH: Health Equity
IDPH Policy and Best Practices Opportunities
Reminder: Boards and Commissions
Upcoming: Resources on Working with Elected Officials

IDPH Legislative Update - August Interim Update

In this edition:

State Board of Health Update
Regional Public Health Meetings
Bill Summary Reminder and Tracking Update
Inside State Government: Administrative Rules Overview
Inside IDPH: Professional Licensing and Regulatory Programs
IDPH Topics in the News

2019 Summary of Enacted Bills

IDPH Legislative Update - July Interim Update

In this edition:

Clabaugh named Interim DHS Director
Interim Work Continues
IDPH Public Reports
Governor's Proclamations
Staying in Touch

IDPH Legislative Update - Interim Update - May, 2019

In this Edition:

Enacted Bills from the 2019 Session
What's Next
Get to Know Your Legislator
Advocacy vs. Lobbying
Staying Connected with IDPH

IDPH Legislative Update - HHS Budget Finalized - May 2, 2019

In this Edition:

HHS Budget is Finalized
Update on Enrolled Bills
Sine Die
Public Health News
Resources and Civic Education

IDPH Legislative Update - Quick Budget Update, Session Countdown - April 22, 2019

In this edition:

Budget Work Continues
Session Countdown
Board Resolutions
Sign Up for More IDPH News

IDPH Legislative Update - Post-Second Funnel Update - April 11, 2019

In this edition:

Early Budget Work - House Budget Bill Debate Scheduled for Today
What's Survived the Second Funnel
Viewing Floor Debate
IDPH Director Gerd Clabaugh Confirmed by Senate
Required Reports to the General Assembly

IDPH Legislative Update - Pre-Second Funnel Update - April 1, 2019

In this edition:

Second Funnel Week
Bill Tracking Update
Debate Calendars
Revenue Estimating Conference
Budget Details Soon
Public Health Awareness
Public Health Disaster Proclamation

IDPH Legislative Update - Post First Funnel - March 11, 2019

In this edition:

Gerd Clabaugh Reappointed as IDPH Director
Post-Funnel Update
Bill Tracking Update
State Appropriations Process
Budget Targets Reminder
Legislation in the News

IDPH Legislative Update March 1, 2019

In this edition:

IDPH Hosts HHS Budget Subcommittee
Legislative Service Agency (LSA) Presents FY20 & FY21 Budget Analysis
Day on the Hill Information and Calendar
IDPH Presents on Your Life Iowa
Bill Tracking Resources

IDPH Legislative Update February 4, 2019

In this edition:

IDPH Hosts HHS Budget Subcommittee
Legislative Service Agency (LSA) Presents FY20 & FY21 Budget Analysis
Day on the Hill Information and Calendar
IDPH Presents on Your Life Iowa
Bill Tracking Resources

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