Iowa Legislature Begins 2026 Session with Focus on Property Taxes

Iowa House introduces bill to ban CO2 pipelines from using eminent domain

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Senate Republicans introduce property tax overhaul

DES MOINES, Iowa — On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Senate Republicans outlined their property tax plan, which they say will overhaul the current system. The bill, Senate Study Bill 3001, is the first proposal for the session and was primarily designed by Senator Dan Dawson of Council Bluffs, who also serves [...]

Property taxes, eminent domain among state lawmakers top priorities

It’s full speed ahead for lawmakers who gaveled in for the 2026 legislative session.GOP House Speaker Pat Grassley led opening day in the House chamber where h

Iowa leaders head to the Capitol for first day of legislative session

Monday marked the start of Iowa's 2026 legislative session, and lawmakers across the state are at the Capitol with a lot of items they are looking to tackle.

2026 Iowa Legislative Session gaviled in

The Iowa legislature began its 2026 session Monday with House leaders outlining plans to reduce property taxes and return money to residents over the next four months.

Property tax relief dominates opening day of Iowa legislative session

The 2026 legislative session opened Monday with a heavy focus on property taxes, an issue leaders in both parties say is driving financial anxiety for Iowa families.