House File 381 - Enrolled House File 381 AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY CORRECTIONS WHICH MAY ADJUST LANGUAGE TO REFLECT CURRENT PRACTICES, INSERT EARLIER OMISSIONS, DELETE REDUNDANCIES AND INACCURACIES, RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES AND CONFLICTS, REMOVE AMBIGUITIES, AND PROVIDE FOR CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. Section 8.76, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: As used in this chapter subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires: Sec. 2. Section 8.85, subsection 6, paragraph c, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: c. For purposes of this subsection , “cloud computing solutions” means the same as described in section 8.2, subsection 20 section 8.76, subsection 12 , paragraph “l” .

House File 381, p. 2 Sec. 3. Section 8E.208, subsection 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 1. Each agency shall identify, collect, and maintain data for metrics and measures critical to monitoring and assessing the performance of their the agency’s operations. Sec. 4. Section 8E.209, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 8E.209 Records and data. Each agency is responsible for classifying records and data to facilitate safeguarding its own information and making that information available to appropriate audiences. The department may review any records and data an agency collects, creates, and maintains for purposes of monitoring their the agency’s operations and assessing performance. Upon the department’s request, an agency shall provide the department with and routinely update such records and data that support enterprise-wide initiatives, planning or policy development, cross-agency collaboration, or performance or risk assessments. Data must be as granular as possible and include key dates and characteristics critical to monitoring and assessing performance and facilitating insights. Each agency shall provide data in a format required by the department and update the data on a schedule appropriate for the data. Sec. 5. Section 10A.506, subsection 10, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 10. Notwithstanding section 17A.6, subsection 3 , the licensing boards included within the department pursuant to subsection 1 may adopt standards by reference to another publication without posting the publication to on the boards’ internet sites if the publication containing the standards is readily accessible on the internet at no cost and the internet site at which the publication may be found is included in the administrative rules that adopt the standard. Sec. 6. Section 10A.511, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: The duties of the director as it relates relating to fire control shall be as follows: Sec. 7. Section 15.412, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:

House File 381, p. 3 a. An innovation and commercialization development fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the authority. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to the authority and any other moneys available to , or obtained , or accepted by the authority for placement in the fund. Sec. 8. Section 25.8, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 25.8 Limitation on claims to be considered. No A claim against the state shall not be considered or allowed by the general assembly except it be unless the claim has been presented before the state appeal board as provided in this chapter . Sec. 9. Section 28E.7, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 28E.7 Obligations not excused. No An agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve any public agency of any obligation or responsibility imposed upon it by law except that to the extent of actual and timely performance thereof of the obligation or responsibility by a joint board or other legal or administrative entity created by an agreement made hereunder under this chapter , said the performance may be offered in satisfaction of the public agency’s obligation or responsibility. Sec. 10. Section 28E.9, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 28E.9 Status of interstate agreement. 1. If an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is between or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or more public agencies of another state or of the United States said , the agreement shall have the status of an interstate compact. Such agreements shall, before entry into force, be approved by the attorney general who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state. 2. In any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation thereof of, or liability thereunder under, the agreement , the public agencies party thereto to the agreement shall be real parties in interest, and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any

House File 381, p. 4 damages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party therein. Such action shall be maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose default, failure of performance, or other conduct caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the state. Sec. 11. Section 68B.2, subsections 17 and 25, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 17. “Official” means all statewide elected officials, the executive or administrative head or heads of an agency of state government, the deputy executive or administrative head or heads of an agency of state government, members of boards or commissions as defined under section 7E.4 , and heads of the major subunits of departments or independent state agencies whose positions involve a substantial exercise of administrative discretion or the expenditure of public funds as defined under rules of the board adopted in consultation with the department or agency and pursuant to chapter 17A . “Official” does not include officers or employees of political subdivisions of the state, members of the general assembly, legislative employees, officers or employees of the judicial branch of government who are not members or employees of the office of attorney general, members of state government entities which are or exercise the same type of authority that is exercised by councils or committees as defined under section 7E.4 , or members of any agricultural commodity promotional board, if the such board is subject to a producer referendum. 25. “State employee” means a person who is not an official and is a paid employee of the state of Iowa and does not include an independent contractor, an employee of the judicial branch who is not an employee of the office of attorney general, an employee of the general assembly, an employee of a political subdivision of the state, or an employee of any agricultural commodity promotional board, if the such board is subject to a producer referendum. Sec. 12. Section 68B.22A, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 68B.22A Reporting of gifts and bequests received. All gifts and bequests with a value of fifty dollars or more received by a department or accepted by the governor on

House File 381, p. 5 behalf of the state shall be reported within twenty days of receiving the gift or bequest to the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, using the board’s internet reporting system. The Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board shall, by January 31 of each year, submit to the fiscal services division of the legislative services agency a written report listing all gifts and bequests received during the previous calendar year with a value over one thousand dollars and the purpose for each such gift or bequest. The submission shall also include a listing of all gifts and bequests received by a department from a person if the cumulative value of all gifts and bequests received by the department from the person during the previous calendar year exceeds one thousand dollars, and the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board shall include, if available, the purpose for each such gift or bequest. However, the reports on gifts or bequests filed by the state board of regents and the Iowa state fair board pursuant to section 8.44 shall be deemed sufficient to comply with the requirements of this section . Sec. 13. Section 68B.35, subsection 5, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 5. a. A candidate for statewide office shall file a financial statement with the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, a candidate for the office of state representative shall file a financial statement with the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and a candidate for the office of state senator shall file a financial statement with the secretary of the senate. Statements shall contain information concerning the year preceding the year in which the election is to be held. b. The Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A providing for the filing of the financial statements with the board and for the deposit, retention, and availability of the financial statements. The ethics committees of the house of representatives and the senate shall recommend rules for adoption by the respective houses providing for the filing of the financial statements with the chief clerk of the house or the secretary of the senate and for the deposit, retention, and availability of the financial statements. Rules adopted shall also include a

House File 381, p. 6 procedure for notification of candidates of the duty to file disclosure statements under this section . Sec. 14. Section 84A.21, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: a. An Iowa student internship fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the department of workforce development. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to the department of workforce development and any other moneys available to , or obtained , or accepted by the department of workforce development for placement in the fund. Sec. 15. Section 96.7, subsection 2, paragraph a, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (b), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: (b) An employer’s account shall not be charged with The benefits paid to an individual who left the work of the employer voluntarily without good cause attributable to the employer or to an individual who was discharged for misconduct in connection with the individual’s employment, or to an individual who failed without good cause, either to apply for available, suitable work or to accept suitable work with that employer, shall not be charged to the employer’s account, but shall be charged to the unemployment compensation fund. This paragraph subparagraph division applies to both contributory and reimbursable employers, notwithstanding section 96.8, subsection 5 . Sec. 16. Section 99G.11, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 1. A member of the commission or employee of the division shall not directly or indirectly, individually, as a member of a partnership or other association, or as a shareholder, director, or officer of a corporation , have an interest in a business that contracts for the operation or marketing of the lottery as authorized by this chapter , unless the business is controlled or operated by a consortium of lotteries in which the division has an interest. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 68B , a person contracting or seeking to contract with the state to supply gaming equipment or materials for use in the operation of the lottery, an applicant for a license to sell tickets or shares

House File 381, p. 7 in the lottery, or a retailer shall not offer a member of the commission or employee of the division, or a member of their immediate family , a gift, gratuity, or other thing having a value of more than the limits established in chapter 68B , other than food and beverage consumed at a meal. For purposes of this subsection , “member of their immediate family” means a spouse, child, stepchild, brother, brother-in-law, stepbrother, sister, sister-in-law, stepsister, parent, parent-in-law, or step-parent of the commission member or employee who resides in the same household in the same principal residence of the commission member or employee. Sec. 17. Section 123.30, subsection 3, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (c), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: (c) The holder of a class “B” retail alcohol license may sell beer to class “C”, special class “C”, special class “C” retail native license, class “D”, and class “F” retail alcohol licensees , and to special class “C” retail native wine licensees, for resale for consumption on the premises. Such beer sales shall be in quantities of not more than five cases of beer, high alcoholic content beer, and canned cocktails, but not more than one such sale shall be made to the same retail alcohol licensee in a twenty-four-hour period. A class “A” beer permittee shall be held harmless concerning any beer resold as authorized by this subparagraph division. Sec. 18. Section 123.30, subsection 3, paragraph d, subparagraph (4), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: (4) The holder of a class “E” retail alcohol license may sell beer to class “C”, special class “C”, special class “C” retail native license, class “D”, and class “F” retail alcohol licensees , and to special class “C” retail native wine licensees, for resale for consumption on the premises. Such beer sales shall be in quantities of not more than five cases of beer, high alcoholic content beer, and canned cocktails, but not more than one such sale shall be made to the same retail alcohol licensee in a twenty-four-hour period. A class “A” beer permittee shall be held harmless concerning any beer resold as authorized by this subparagraph. Sec. 19. Section 123.44, Code 2025, is amended to read as

House File 381, p. 8 follows: 123.44 Gifts prohibited. A manufacturer or broker shall not give away alcoholic liquor at any time in connection with the manufacturer’s or broker’s business except for testing or sampling purposes only. A manufacturer, distiller, vintner, brewer, broker, wholesaler, or importer, organized as a corporation pursuant to the laws of this state or any other state, who deals in alcoholic beverages subject to regulation under this chapter shall not offer or give anything of value to a commission member , or official or employee of the department under this chapter , or directly or indirectly contribute in any manner any money or thing of value to a person seeking a public or appointive office or a recognized political party or a group of persons seeking to become a recognized political party. Sec. 20. Section 135.22B, subsection 2, paragraph c, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: c. The department shall consult with the council on health and human services regarding the program and shall report to the council on health and human services concerning the program at least quarterly. The council on health and human services shall make recommendations to the department concerning the program’s operation. Sec. 21. Section 135B.1, subsection 3, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 3. “Hospital” means a place which is devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment , or care over a period exceeding twenty-four hours of two or more nonrelated individuals suffering from illness, injury, or deformity, or a place which is devoted primarily to the rendering over a period exceeding twenty-four hours of obstetrical or other medical or nursing care for two or more nonrelated individuals, or any institution, place, building , or agency in which any accommodation is primarily maintained, furnished , or offered for the care over a period exceeding twenty-four hours of two or more nonrelated aged or infirm persons requiring or receiving chronic or convalescent care; and shall include sanatoriums or other related institutions within the meaning of this chapter . Provided, however, nothing

House File 381, p. 9 in this chapter shall apply to hotels or other similar places that furnish only food and lodging, or either, to their guests or to a freestanding hospice facility which operates a hospice program in accordance with 42 C.F.R. §418 . “Hospital” shall include, in any event, any facilities wholly or partially constructed or to be constructed with federal financial assistance, pursuant to Pub. L. No. 79-725, 60 Stat. 1040, approved August 13, 1946. Sec. 22. Section 135B.14, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 135B.14 Judicial review. Judicial review of the action of the department may be sought in accordance with chapter 17A . Notwithstanding the terms of chapter 17A , the Iowa administrative procedure Act, petitions for judicial review may be filed in the district court of the county in which the hospital or rural emergency hospital is located or to be located, and the status quo of the petitioner or licensee shall be preserved pending final disposition of the matter in the courts. Sec. 23. Section 135B.16, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 135B.16 Injunction. Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the state for an injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a hospital or rural emergency hospital without a license. Sec. 24. Section 144.5, subsection 3, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 3. Direct, supervise, and control the activities of clerks of the district court and county recorders related to the operation of the vital statistics system and provide county registrars with necessary postage. Sec. 25. Section 144.20, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 144.20 Information. Information in the possession of the petitioner necessary

House File 381, p. 10 to prepare the adoption report shall be furnished with the petition for adoption by each petitioner for adoption or the petitioner’s attorney. The adoption services service provider or other person concerned shall supply the court with such additional information in their possession as necessary to complete the certificate. The provision of such information shall be submitted to the court prior to the issuance of a final decree in the matter by the court, unless found by the court to be unavailable after diligent inquiry. Sec. 26. Section 147.80, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: Each board, following approval by the department, may, or at the direction of the department, shall , by rule establish or revise fees for the following: Sec. 27. Section 147.87, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 147.87 Enforcement. 1. A board shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the board’s enabling statute and for that purpose may request the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing to make necessary investigations. Every licensee and member of a board shall furnish the board or the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing such evidence as the member or licensee may have relative to any alleged violation which is being investigated. 2. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may administratively close a complaint that does not allege a violation of this chapter , the board’s enabling statute, or a rule of the board. Sec. 28. Section 147.88, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 147.88 Inspections and investigations. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may perform inspections and investigations as required by this subtitle . Sec. 29. Section 154E.3, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: On or after July 1, 2005, every Every person providing interpreting or transliterating services in this state shall be

House File 381, p. 11 licensed pursuant to this chapter . The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapters 17A , 147 , and 272C establishing procedures for the licensing of new and existing interpreters. Prior to obtaining licensure, an applicant shall successfully pass an examination prescribed and approved by the board, demonstrating the following: Sec. 30. Section 154E.3A, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 154E.3A Temporary license. Beginning July 1, 2007, an An individual who does not meet the requirements for licensure by examination pursuant to section 154E.3 may apply for or renew a temporary license. The temporary license shall authorize the licensee to practice as a sign language interpreter or transliterator under the direct supervision of a sign language interpreter or transliterator licensed pursuant to section 154E.3 . The temporary license shall be valid for two years and may only be renewed one time in accordance with standards established by rule. An individual shall not practice for more than a total of four years under a temporary license. The board may revoke a temporary license if it determines that the temporary licensee has violated standards established by rule. The board may adopt requirements for temporary licensure to implement this section . Sec. 31. Section 155A.18, subsection 2, paragraph e, Code 2025, is amended by striking the paragraph. Sec. 32. Section 155A.18, Code 2025, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION . 3. The assessment and payment of a penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 2 shall not be considered a disciplinary action or reported as discipline and shall be confidential. Sec. 33. Section 186.4, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 186.4 Annual report. The secretary of the society shall make an annual report to the department of agriculture and land stewardship at such time as the department may require. Such report shall contain the proceedings of the society, an account of the exposition, a summarized statement of the expenditures for the year, the

House File 381, p. 12 general condition of horticultural, honey bee, and forestry interests throughout the state, together with such additional information as the department may require. Sec. 34. Section 204.14E, subsection 5, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 5. A person does not violate subsection 1 by possessing a consumable hemp product if the person is employed by a registrant and the person is possessing the consumable hemp product as part of their the person’s employment. Sec. 35. Section 216.3, subsection 3, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 3. The governor subject to confirmation by the senate shall appoint a director who shall serve as the head of the agency. The governor shall set the salary of the director within the applicable salary range established by the general assembly section 8A.461 . The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A consistent with and necessary for the enforcement of this chapter . The director shall advise and support the commission in fulfilling the commission’s duties and responsibilities under section 216.5A . Sec. 36. Section 216.8B, subsection 6, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: a. Shall not request information under this section that discloses a diagnosis or severity of a person’s disability or any medical records relating to the disability, but a person with a disability or legal guardian may voluntarily disclose such information or medical records to the landlord at the discretion of the person with the disability or such person’s legal guardian’s discretion guardian . Sec. 37. Section 216.8C, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: d. Certification whether the provider-patient relationship has existed, in person or via telehealth, for at least thirty days between the licensee and the patient or client. Sec. 38. Section 216.8C, subsections 4 and 5, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 4. The commission agency shall create a form in compliance with this section and provide the form to the public on the commission’s agency’s website.

House File 381, p. 13 5. The commission agency shall offer training and consultation to the governing boards under chapter 148 , 148C , 152 , 154B , 154C , or 154D . Sec. 39. Section 216.15, subsection 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 1. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a discriminatory or unfair practice may, in person or by an attorney, make, sign, and file with the agency a verified, written complaint , which shall state the name and address of the person, employer, employment agency, or labor organization alleged to have committed the discriminatory or unfair practice of which complained, shall set forth the particulars thereof, and shall contain such other information as may be required by the agency. Agency staff, a commissioner, or the attorney general may in like manner make, sign, and file such complaint. Sec. 40. Section 216.15, subsection 9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: If upon taking into consideration all of the evidence at a hearing , the agency determines that the respondent has engaged in a discriminatory or unfair practice, the agency shall state its findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from the discriminatory or unfair practice and to take the necessary remedial action as in the judgment of the agency will carry out the purposes of this chapter . A copy of the order shall be delivered to the respondent, the complainant, and to any other public officers and persons as the agency deems proper. Sec. 41. Section 216.15, subsection 9, paragraph a, subparagraph (8), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: (8) Payment to the complainant of damages for an injury caused by the discriminatory or unfair practice , which damages shall include but are not limited to actual damages, court costs , and reasonable attorney fees. Sec. 42. Section 216.15, subsection 9, paragraph a, subparagraph (9), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: For an unfair or discriminatory practice relating to wage discrimination pursuant to section 216.6A , payment to the complainant of damages for an injury caused by the

House File 381, p. 14 discriminatory or unfair practice , which damages shall include but are not limited to court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and either of the following: Sec. 43. Section 217.30, subsection 5, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: (1) Upon written application to and with the approval of the director or the director’s designee, confidential information described in subsection 2 , paragraphs “a” , “b” , and “c” , is required to be disclosed within the department and to a public official for use in connection with the department department’s or public official’s duties relating to law enforcement, audits, the support and protection of children and families, and other purposes directly connected with the administration of the programs of services and assistance referred to in this section . Sec. 44. Section 231.14, subsection 5, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 5. Recommend policies and measures to ensure that preference will be given to providing services to older individuals and individuals with disabilities with the greatest economic need or greatest social needs need , with particular attention to low-income minority individuals, individuals with limited English proficiency, and individuals residing in rural areas. Sec. 45. Section 231.23, subsection 9, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 9. Adopt policies and measures to ensure that preference will be given to providing services to older individuals and individuals with disabilities with the greatest economic need or greatest social needs need , with particular attention to low-income minority individuals, individuals with limited English proficiency, and individuals residing in rural areas. Sec. 46. Section 231.33, subsections 7 and 11, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 7. Give preference in the delivery of services under the area plan to older individuals with the greatest economic need or greatest social need need , with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in

House File 381, p. 15 rural areas. 11. Conduct outreach efforts to identify older individuals with the greatest economic need or greatest social needs need , with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas, and inform them of the availability of services under the area plan. Sec. 47. Section 232.3A, subsection 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 1. During an action under subchapter III , child in need of assistance proceedings, or subchapter IV , termination of parent-child relationship proceedings, the court may , on its own motion or that of any party, require the child and established father of the child to submit to blood or genetic testing in accordance with the procedures and method prescribed under section 600B.41 to overcome the paternity of the established father. Sec. 48. Section 232.10, subsection 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 1. Venue for delinquency proceedings shall be in the judicial district where the child is found, where the child resides , or where the alleged delinquent act occurred. Sec. 49. Section 232.44, subsection 10, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 10. Based upon the facts stated in the request for release , the court may grant or deny the request without a hearing , or may order that a hearing be held at a date, time and place determined by the court. Notice of the hearing shall be given to the child and the child’s custodian or counsel. Upon receiving evidence at the hearing, the court may release the child to the child’s custodian or other suitable person, or may deny the request and remand the child to the detention or shelter care facility. Sec. 50. Section 232.49, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 1. Following the entry of an order of adjudication under section 232.47 the court may, after a hearing which may be simultaneous with the adjudicatory hearing, order a physical

House File 381, p. 16 or mental examination of the child if it finds that an examination is necessary to determine the child’s physical or mental condition. The court may consider chemical dependency as either a physical or mental condition and may consider a chemical dependency evaluation as either a physical or mental examination. If the examination indicates the child has behaved in a manner that threatened the safety of another person, has committed a violent act causing bodily injury to another person, or has been a victim or perpetrator of sexual abuse, unless otherwise ordered by the court, the child’s parent, guardian, or foster parent , or other person with custody of the child shall be provided with that information. 2. When possible an examination shall be conducted on an outpatient basis, but the court may, if it deems necessary, commit the child to a suitable hospital, facility , or institution for the purpose of examination. Commitment for examination shall not exceed thirty days and the civil commitment provisions of chapter 229 shall not apply. Sec. 51. Section 252D.16, subsection 4, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 4. “Payor of income” or “payor” means and includes but is not limited to an obligor’s employer, trustee, the state of Iowa and all governmental subdivisions and agencies , and any other person from whom an obligor receives income. Sec. 52. Section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph k, subparagraph (1), unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: One-half unit of personal finance literacy, which may be offered and taught through dedicated units of coursework or through units of coursework that also meet the requirements of the coursework required under paragraph “a” , “b” , “c” , “d” , “e” , or “h” . The personal financial finance literacy curriculum shall, at a minimum, address all of the following: Sec. 53. Section 262.9, subsection 34, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 34. Implement continuous improvement in undergraduate programs offered by an institution of higher education governed by the board. A continuous improvement plan shall be developed and implemented and shall be built upon the results

House File 381, p. 17 of the institution’s student outcomes assessment program for courses with typical annual enrollments of one hundred or more students, whether in one or multiple sections. In developing and implementing the continuous improvement plan for each course, the instructor or instructors for such a course shall each year evaluate the results of the instructors’ students’ performances in comparison with established course goals and shall formulate recommendations for future goals and methods to achieve improved student performance. The board shall annually evaluate the effectiveness of the plans and shall submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations in its annual strategic plan progress report, a copy of which shall be submitted to the general assembly. Sec. 54. Section 262.9, subsection 36, paragraph a, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: a. Beginning December 15, 2015, annually Annually file a report with the governor and the general assembly providing information and statistics for the previous five academic years on the number of students per year who are veterans per year who received education credit for military education, training, and service, that number as a percentage of veterans known to be enrolled at the institution, the average number of credits received by students, and the average number of credits applied towards the award or completion of a course of instruction, postsecondary diploma, degree, or other evidences of distinction. Sec. 55. Section 277.31, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 277.31 Surrendering office. Each school officer or member of the board upon the termination of the officer officer’s or member’s term of office shall immediately surrender to the successor all books, papers, and moneys pertaining or belonging to the office, taking a receipt therefor. Sec. 56. Section 321.37, subsections 1 and 2, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: 1. Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle other than an autocycle, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or truck tractor shall be attached to the motor vehicle, one in the

House File 381, p. 18 front and the other in the rear. The registration plate issued for an autocycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle required to be registered hereunder under this chapter shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for a truck tractor shall be attached to the front of the truck tractor. The special plate issued to a dealer shall be attached on the rear of the vehicle when operated on the highways of this state. 2. Registration plates issued for a A motor vehicle , other than a truck registered for more than five tons, autocycle, motorcycle, or truck tractor, which is model year 1948 or older, and a reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles vehicle built to resemble a model year 1948 vehicle or older, other than a truck registered for more than five tons, autocycle, motorcycle, or truck tractor, may display one registration plate on the rear of the vehicle if the other registration plate issued to the vehicle is carried in the vehicle at all times when the vehicle is operated on a public highway. Sec. 57. Section 327D.16, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 327D.16 Violations —— treble damages. In case any common carrier subject to the provisions of this chapter shall do, cause, or permit to be done anything herein prohibited or declared to be unlawful under this chapter , or shall willfully fail to do anything in this chapter required to be done, it shall be liable to the person injured thereby for three times the amount of damages sustained in consequence, together with costs of suit, and a reasonable attorney fee to be fixed by the court, on appeal or otherwise, which shall be taxed and collected as part of the costs in the case; but in all cases demand in writing shall be made of the carrier for the money damages sustained before action is brought for a recovery under this section , and no action shall be brought until the expiration of fifteen days after such demand. Sec. 58. Section 327D.17, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows: 327D.17 Criminal liability. Except as otherwise specially provided for in this chapter ,