Legal Updates

Summaries of recent meetings, court decisions, Attorney General Opinions, regulatory actions, federal actions, and other occurrences of a legal nature that may be pertinent to the General Assembly’s consideration of a topic.
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2025 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives 02/09/2026 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2025 Tax Year Tax Memo State Senators 02/09/2026 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
State Government Efficiency Review Committee Meeting — January 21, 2026 01/29/2026 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Subacute Mental Health Care Services Interim Study Committee Meeting — January 6, 2026 01/14/2026 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles on Highways Interim Study Committee Meeting — December 30, 2025 01/09/2026 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Public Retirement Systems Committee Meeting — December 9, 2025 12/22/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
State Government Efficiency Review Committee Meeting — November 17, 2025 11/21/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Judicial Review of Child Placements 11/12/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa Court Decision — Regulation of Public Adjusters 10/03/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Voluntary Waiver of Right To Bear Arms 09/25/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Right to Bear Arms — Unlawful Activity 09/24/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Remedy for Unconstitutionally Enacted Statute 09/19/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Disability and Age Discrimination Claims 08/22/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Free Exercise Clause and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum 08/22/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Governmental Liability 08/13/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision - Assisted Reproduction Fraud and Statutory Construction 07/11/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Education-Related Claims Under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act 07/11/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Search and Seizure 07/02/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Prosecutorial Misconduct 06/20/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Municipal Qualified Immunity, Anonymous Plaintiffs, and Common Law Claims 06/18/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Pleading Requirements Under The Iowa Municipal Tort Claims Act 06/05/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Open Records and Use of Force Report Disclosures 04/01/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2024 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives 02/10/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2024 Tax Year Tax Memo State Senators 02/10/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Fuel Distribution Percentage Formula Review Committee Meeting — December 6, 2024 01/02/2025 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
School Finance Formula Review Committee Meeting — December 16, 2024 12/30/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Area Education Agency Task Force Meeting — December 9, 2024 12/23/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Iowa Individual Health Benefit Reinsurance Association Assessments for State Universities 10/28/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — The State Confrontation Clause 10/17/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Federal Gratuities Law 10/15/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Environmental Protection Commission Meeting -- May 22, 2024 08/23/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Legislative Privilege 08/16/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — March 11, 2024 03/11/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2023 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives 02/08/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2023 Tax Year Tax Memo State Senators 02/08/2024 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Display of Registration Plates 12/28/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Interim Study Committee Meetings — November 8 & November 30, 2023 12/15/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Public Retirement Systems Committee Meeting — December 6, 2023 12/13/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Minor Driver's License Interim Study Committee Meetings — October 13 & November 13, 2023 12/11/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
National Conference of State Legislatures State Resiliency Policy and Practices Cohort 12/06/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and Older Iowans Act 09/29/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — College and University Race-Conscious Admissions Programs 09/29/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Number of Signatures Required to Trigger a Referendum Related to School Infrastructure Funding 08/02/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision – Retrospective Applicability of Enhanced Remedies under Iowa Code section 70A.28 (Whistleblower Statute) 07/26/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — School District’s Authority to Terminate the Employment Agreement of a Teacher Participating in an Intensive Assistance Program 06/28/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2022 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives 02/03/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2022 Tax Year Tax Memo State Senators 02/03/2023 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Environmental Protection Agency's Scope of Authority Under the Clean Air Act 12/12/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Interpretation of Community Relating to Certain Franchise Agreements Under the Purview of the Iowa Department of Transportation 10/13/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Restricted License to Carry Handguns in Public 09/29/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Insurance Coverage for Business' Loss Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic 09/27/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2022 Colborn Innovation Award 09/16/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Authority to Excuse a Student from School for Private Therapy 09/13/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Parental Preference When Terminating a Guardianship for a Minor 09/13/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — August 11, 2022 09/01/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Required Finding in Termination of Parental Rights Cases 08/18/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
United States Supreme Court Decision — Community College Board’s Censure of Board Member 08/03/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — March 7, 2022 03/23/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2021 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives 02/03/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2021 Tax Year Tax Memo State Senators 02/03/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Legislative Tax Expenditure Committee Meeting— December 3, 2021 01/05/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Public Retirement Systems Committee Meeting — December 8, 2021 01/05/2022 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Brady-Giglio List Study Committee Meeting—December 6, 2021 12/16/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Legality of "Ban The Box" Ordinance 12/16/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Regents Universities Study Committee—House Informational Meeting 12/16/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
State Government Efficiency Review Committee Meeting — November 16, 2021 12/09/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Regents Universities Study Committee Meeting — November 12, 2021 12/03/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — October 5, 2021 10/22/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Antique Car Restoration and the Motor Vehicle Service Trade Practices Act 09/27/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
State Board of Regents Meeting — September 7, 2021 09/24/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Administrative Driver's License Revocations Based on Violations Resolved With Deferred Judgments 09/03/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — August 12, 2021 09/02/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Confidential Telephone Call With Attorney Before Filing Of Criminal Charges 08/26/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — July 13, 2021 07/30/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Predeath Transfer of Farm Property. 07/29/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — July 7, 2021 07/27/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Limitation Periods for Claims Arising from a State Bank's Fraudulent Acts and Breach of Contract 07/21/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State Board of Regents Meeting — June 24, 2021 07/13/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Deferred Compensation Plans and Exemptions from Execution in Garnishment Proceedings 07/01/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — June 9, 2021 06/30/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — June 8, 2021 06/08/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — February 26, 2021 (March Meeting) 03/15/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — February 5, 2021 02/18/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2020 Tax Year Tax Memo for State Senators--Revised 02/01/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2020 Tax Year Tax Memo State Representatives--Revised 02/01/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — January 8, 2021 01/26/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — December 8, 2020 01/04/2021 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — November 10, 2020 11/30/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — State Court Jurisdiction Over Claims Arising Under Municipal Civil Rights Ordinances 11/12/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — October 13, 2020 11/03/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Limitations Period for Claims Arising from a Secured Interest in Farm Products 10/20/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — The Public-Duty Doctrine and the State-of-the-Art Defense 10/20/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
IPERS Investment Board Meeting — September 17, 2020 10/05/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
United States Supreme Court Decision – Title VII and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 09/29/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — September 8, 2020 09/22/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Council on Human Services Meeting — August 18, 2020 09/10/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
United States Supreme Court Decision — Discharge of Pollutants into Navigable Waters 09/04/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Limitations Period for Contract Damages Claim Arising from Breach of Right of First Refusal 09/02/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — August 11, 2020 09/01/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — August 13, 2020 08/26/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Priority of Advances Under Mortgages 08/24/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
United States Supreme Court Decision — Authority to Discipline Faithless Electors 08/24/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds 08/21/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Stand-Your Ground Legislation 08/21/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Private Employer Drug Testing and Civil Remedies 08/13/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Gift Restrictions and the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act 07/13/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Challenges to Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board Decisions 05/27/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — May 8, 2020 05/18/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Restitution and Reasonable Ability to Pay 05/08/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Homestead Provisions and Mechanic’s Liens 05/04/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State of Iowa and Federal Response to COVID-19 — Taxation 04/29/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision — Iowa’s Open Records Act And Automated Traffic Enforcement Violations 04/27/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — March 6, 2020 03/10/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — February 7, 2020 02/07/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2019 Tax Year Tax Memo for State Representatives 02/04/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2019 Tax Year Tax Memo for State Senators 02/04/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — January 10, 2020 02/03/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
School Finance Formula Review Committee Meeting — December 13, 2019 01/06/2020 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Career and Technical Education Implementation Study Committee Meeting — December 12, 2019 12/27/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Health Policy Oversight Committee Meeting — December 2, 2019 12/27/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Public Retirement Systems Committee Meeting — December 11, 2019 12/27/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Tax Expenditure Committee Meeting — December 12, 2019 12/27/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — December 10, 2019 12/18/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State Government Efficiency Review Committee Meeting — November 13, 2019 — REVISED 12/18/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — November 12, 2019 11/26/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Statewide Career and Technical Education Advisory Council Meeting — October 23, 2019 11/18/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Tax Credit Review Committee Meeting — October 30, 2019 11/15/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Civil Rights Commission Meeting — October 11, 2019 10/24/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — October 8, 2019 10/21/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — October 10, 2019 10/21/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Senate Committee on Government Oversight Meeting — October 4, 2019 10/21/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Fuel Distribution Percentage Formula Review Committee Meeting — September 20, 2019 10/14/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Transfer of Juvenile Justice Services and Funding Work Group Meeting — September 19, 2019 10/03/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting — September 12, 2019 10/02/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Health Policy Oversight Committee Meeting — September 20, 2019 10/01/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Mental Health and Disability Services Commission Meeting — September 19, 2019 10/01/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Children's Behavioral Health System State Board Meeting — August 27, 2019 09/25/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — September 10, 2019 09/17/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Civil Rights Commission Meeting — September 13, 2019 09/17/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
United States District Court For The District Of Columbia Court Decision — Association Health Plans 08/22/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee Meeting — August 12, 2019 08/19/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting -- August 8, 2019 08/15/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Board of Corrections Meeting - July 12, 2019 08/09/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision - Defining “Vulnerable Elder” and Analyzing Vulnerable Elder Proceedings 08/08/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee — July 9, 2019 08/01/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Natural Resource Commission Meeting - July 11, 2019 07/25/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Civil Rights Commission Meeting - June 14, 2019 07/23/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision - Dakota Access Pipeline 07/23/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision - Iowa Utilities Board Legal Standard for Wind Projects 07/22/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee—June 11, 2019 07/15/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Supreme Court Decision - Exclusionary Rule in Driver's License Revocation Proceedings 07/02/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Medical Assistance Advisory Council — Executive Committee — June 11, 2019 07/02/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Commission on Aging Meeting — June 6, 2019 06/14/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Administrative Rules Review Committee — May 14, 2019 06/04/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Informed Consent 02/05/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2018 Tax Year Tax Memo for State Representatives 02/04/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2018 Tax Year Tax Memo for State Senators 02/04/2019 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Electronic Games Device 11/29/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
First Amendment 10/29/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Search and Seizure and the Fourth Amendment 10/29/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Civil Forfeiture 10/03/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Mandatory Sex Offender Registration for Juvenile Offenders 10/03/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Association Health Plans 09/06/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Search and Seizure and the Fourth Amendment 07/25/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Sports Gambling 06/25/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2017 Tax Year State Representatives' Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision (Corrected) 02/14/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2017 Tax Year State Senators' Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision (Corrected) 02/14/2018 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Mandatory Minimum Sentence Without Possibility of Parole for Juvenile Offenders 12/04/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Warrantless Searches and Seizures in Boating-While-Intoxicated Cases 10/05/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State Criminal Enforcement Relating To an Undocumented Noncitizen 08/15/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Circumstances Under Which a Law Enforcement Officer Must End a Traffic Stop 07/27/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Corporate Income Tax-Taxable Nexus With Regard to Ownership and Control of Subsidiary 06/22/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2016 Tax Year State Representatives' Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 01/30/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2016 Tax Year State Senators' Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 01/30/2017 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
City General Funds Exempt From Garnishment 10/21/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
College and University Admissions - Affirmative Action, including Regents letter 10/21/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Population Requirements For Redistricting 09/22/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Constitutionality of Juvenile Life Sentences 09/01/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Definition of "Meeting" Under Iowa's Open Meetings Law 09/01/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Eligible Electors and the Constitutional Definition of Infamous Crime 09/01/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Excess Collection of Sales Tax by Retailers 07/28/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
School Authority - Search and Seizure of School and Student Property 07/28/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Workers Compensation-Payment of Medical Expenses-No Authorization or Casual Connection 06/24/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing 05/25/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2015 Tax Year State Representatives’ Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 02/08/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2015 Tax Year State Senators’ Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 02/08/2016 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Designation of County Seats - County Home Rule 12/18/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Free Speech - Local Government Signage Regulations and First Amendment 12/18/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION—CONCURRENT INJURIES—DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS—APPORTIONMENT ALLOWED 11/12/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION—SUCCESSIVE INJURIES—DIFFERENT EMPLOYERS—NO APPORTIONMENT 11/12/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT—STATE EXCHANGE 09/17/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
WARRANTLESS VEHICLE SEARCHES INCIDENT TO ARREST 09/17/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Capital Gain Deduction from Individual Income Tax 09/10/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED: REASONABLE SUSPICION AND IMPLIED CONSENT 08/26/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
STATE INCOME TAXATION OF RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS 08/26/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Telemedicine Abortions 07/29/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State-Action Antitrust Immunity for Professional Licensing Boards 07/08/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Speech and Personal Soliciations in Judicial Elections 04/29/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2014 Tax Year State Representatives’ Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 01/22/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2014 Tax Year State Senators’ Business Expense Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 01/22/2015 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Disparate Impact in State Employment 11/19/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
IOWA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEES—CAMPAIGN FINANCE 10/22/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Aggregate Political Contribution Limitations 10/08/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Juvenile Mandatory Minimum Sentences 09/04/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Disqualification from Holding Public Office - Infamous Crimes 08/14/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Sexual Exploitation by School Employee 08/14/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Legislative Prayer - Constitutionality 07/16/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Local Ordinance for Abutting Property Owner - Liability 07/16/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Workers' Compensation - Undocumented Worker - Healing Period Benefits 07/16/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
2013 Tax Year State Representatives’ Business Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 02/03/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
2013 Tax Year State Senators’ Business Deductions Pursuant to Tax Home Provision 02/03/2014 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Federal Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional in Part 11/20/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Standing Denied Regarding California Proposition on Same-sex Marriage Previously Held Unconstitutional 11/20/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Cruel and Unusual Punishment - Juvenile Offenders 10/21/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Regulation of Dental Insurance Plans 09/26/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Gender Discrimination in Employment - Rehearing 08/15/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Indian Child Welfare Act's Application to Private Adoption 08/05/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Lesbian Married Couples and Birth Certificates 08/05/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
School District Liability for Injuries Outside of School Hours and Off School Grounds 08/05/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa's Final Disposition Act 07/12/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Telecommunications Company Property Taxation 07/12/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
House Member 2012 Business Expense Deductions 02/05/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Senate Member 2012 Business Expense Deductions 02/05/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Gender Discrimination in Employment 01/24/2013 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Advance Ratemaking Principles - Wind Energy Application 11/28/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Public Release of Educational Records - Iowa and Federal Open Records Law 11/28/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Falsely Claiming Military Medals 10/17/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State Authority to Regulate Illegal Immigration 10/17/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa's Standards for Public Schools 09/20/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Workers' Compensation - "Suitable Work" and Industrial Disability 09/20/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Insurance Producers - Scope of Duty 08/02/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Insurance Producers' Scope of Duty--Revisited 07/06/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Juveniles Serving Life Sentences 06/25/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Common Law Action for Fraud Based on Misrepresentation of Paternity 06/01/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
House Member 2011 Business Expense Deductions 02/10/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Senate Member 2011 Business Expense Deductions 02/10/2012 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Open Records Violations and Attorney Fees 11/18/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Attorney-Client Confidentiality 11/04/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Expungement of Electronic Court Records 09/23/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
State Authority to Regulate Employment of Unauthorized Aliens and to Mandate use of E-Verify 09/23/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Credit for Time Served While on Probation 08/24/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Property Tax Classification - Multiple Housing Cooperatives 08/24/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
House Member 2010 Business Expense Deductions 02/07/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Senate Member 2010 Business Expense Deductions 02/07/2011 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
State Agencies: Delegation of Rulemaking Authority 11/18/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Boards and Commissions: Quorum Requirements 10/20/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Free Speech and Viewpoint Discrimination 10/20/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Handgun Ban in City of Chicago 09/21/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Child Abuse Registry - Denial of Critical Care 08/25/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Time Period to Bring a Sexually Violent Predator to Trial 07/28/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Constitutionality of Juvenile Life Sentences 07/02/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Local Government Taxation - Curative Legislation 07/02/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Uniform Anatomical Gift Law - Decedant's Wishes 07/02/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
House Member 2009 Business Expense Deductions 02/02/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Senate Member 2009 Business Expense Deductions 02/02/2010 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
First Offense Operating While Intoxicated - Court Discretion on Fines 08/19/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Car Title Loans - Retroactive Application of Interest Rate Cap 07/24/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Iowa Tort Claims Act - Jurisdiction 06/26/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
Unreasonable Student Searches and Liability 06/25/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
City Franchise Fees 06/03/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab Published Audio
House Member 2008 Business Expense Deductions 02/03/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Senate Member 2008 Business Expense Deductions 02/03/2009 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Constitutionality of Special Sentences 11/14/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Sexually Violent Predator Discharge or Transitional Release 11/06/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Iowa Indian Child Welfare Act - Iowa Supreme Court Rulings 10/17/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Legislation Single Subject Requirement - Standing to Challenge 10/16/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Handgun Ban in District of Columbia 09/17/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Legislator 2007 Business Expense Deductions 02/06/2008 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
School District Management Levy Funds Use 12/06/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Municipal/City Charter Amendments 11/01/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Gift Law/Education Advisory Opinion 09/12/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Parental Vicarious Consent Doctrine 08/22/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act - Electioneering Restrictions Eased 08/07/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Legislator 2006 Business Expense Deductions 02/05/2007 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Felony-Murder Rule - Update 09/25/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION - Authority of Tribal Law Enforcement Officers 09/19/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Felony-Murder Rule - Disclosure of Medical Records 08/25/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
New Federal Law Relating to Sex Offenders - H.R. 4472 08/23/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Correction of Child Abuse Information - Agency and Judicial Jurisdiction 07/14/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Executive Order Number 48 - Teacher Pay-for-Performance Legislation 06/01/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Whistleblower Protection - Public Employees 05/30/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Alcohol Fees 04/14/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
No-Contact Orders - Harassment 02/03/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Legislator 2005 Business Expense Deductions 01/26/2006 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Open Meetings Law Violation 11/09/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders Residing Near a School or Child Care Facility 07/29/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Open Meetings Law 07/15/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Executive Order No. 42 - Restoration of Voting Rights 07/04/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Executive Order No. 43 - Personal Assistance Service Providers under the Medicaid Program 07/04/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Eminent Domain - Economic Development 06/23/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Civil Union Dissolution 06/17/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Driver's License Revocation - OWI 03/04/2005 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Recording Real Estate Contracts - Criminal Offense 12/03/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Attorney General Informal Advice Letter: Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Election Issues - Citizenship Check Box on Voter Registration Forms 10/20/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Telephone Service Charges 09/15/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Workers' Compensation - Apportionment of Disability Benefits 08/11/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Workers' Compensation Insurer - No Bad-Faith Tort Liability for Medical Treatment Provided by Employer 08/05/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Injunctive Relief Under Iowa's Whistle-Blower Statute 07/21/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Victim Impact Statements 07/21/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Snowmobiling Activities on Public Lands - State Liability 06/16/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
The Constitutionality of the Governor's Item Veto of Provisions of House File 692 06/16/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Termination of Parental Rights - Appointment of Counsel for Indigent Parent 05/12/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Restitution - Credit for Arbitration Payment 01/22/2004 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 12/10/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
The Constitutionality of the Governor's Item Veto of Provisions of House File 692 12/01/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
County Compensation Boards and County Attorney Salaries 09/17/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
National Do-Not-Call Telephone Registry 09/17/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Weapons: Possession of Firearm by Felon Following Restoration of Citizenship Rights 09/17/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Meskwaki Casino Litigation 08/27/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Applicability of Ex Post Facto Clause on Statute of Limitations 07/26/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Temporary Restraining Order - Sex Offender Residency Restrictions 07/25/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Civil Commitment of Criminal Offender 07/16/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
School Locker Search 07/16/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
The Constitutionality of the Federal Beef Checkoff 07/08/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Public Libraries, Federal Funding, and Internet Filtering 06/23/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Urban Renewal Areas and Indebtedness 06/11/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Gambling Tax Case 06/09/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Judge Hall and James Williams (Turned Confederate ) 06/06/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Family Medical Leave Act - State Sovereign Immunity 05/27/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Local Indoor Smoking Ordinance 05/07/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Breach of Confidentiality - Private Cause of Action Denied 04/30/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab
Gambling Tax Case Argued 04/29/2003 Opens published PDF Document in a new tab