HF 364: Relating to a standing appropriation to the department of health and human services to make free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters in the state

What it does

This bill provides a standing appropriation of $20,000 from the general fund of the state to the department of health and human services (HHS) beginning FY 2025-2026, to make free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters in the state. HHS shall designate a radon testing laboratory to supply, distribute, and analyze radon test kits. To be designated by HHS, the laboratory must agree to provide data analyzed from the radon test kits upon request. HHS shall provide a link on HHS’s internet site for members of the public to order a radon test kit.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dan Gehlbach (R) · dan.gehlbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: Dr. Tanja Garrison; Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Habitat for Humanity of Iowa; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Environmental Council; Iowa Environmental Health Association; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Public Health Association

In plain words

1. February 12, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Wilz, H., Gehlbach and Turek
3. February 20, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 25, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 25, 2025Committee vote: 19–0
6. March 3, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 707