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Executive orders

Orders Iowa’s governors have signed, from Governor Hughes in the 1960s to Governor Reynolds. An order directs state agencies, or sets up a task force or council, under powers in the Constitution or state law. It isn’t a law: the next governor can change it.1 Bills on the Governor’s desk · Proclamations

All orders · 249

  • Executive Order 20 · Reynolds
    Governor Reynolds established the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force for the purpose of eradicating Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensuring funds are used to support the needs of Iowans who qualify for ben…
  • Executive Order 19 · Reynolds
    Governor Reynolds established the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation to support, enhance and expand the state's outdoor recreation sector.
  • Executive Order 18 · Reynolds · February 10, 2026
    Directs state agencies to strengthen protections and reduce vulnerabilities against potential threats by the Chinese government.
  • Executive Order 17 · Reynolds · January 5, 2026
    Establishes the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force and directs the Task Force to advise the Governor and report on the development and advancement of nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure in Iowa.
  • Executive Order 16 · Reynolds · November 6, 2025
    Directs the Governor's Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
  • Executive Order 15 · Reynolds · October 8, 2025
    Requires the use of E-Verify and SAVE to verify citizenship and immigration status of any natural person who applies for a professional license from the state.
  • Executive Order 14 · Reynolds · August 17, 2025
    Directs the Governor's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative to ensure that every Iowa student has access to cutting-edge educational opportunities.
  • Executive Order 13 · Reynolds · June 27, 2025
    Proclaims Iowa’s support for Israel and the Jewish community and condemns any form of threat, harassment, intimidation, hate speech, or other action that endangers the Jewish community or violates state or federal law.
  • Executive Order 12 · Reynolds · February 10, 2025
    Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force.
  • Executive Order 11 · Reynolds · June 6, 2024
    Amends 1 and rescinds 62 Executive Orders dating back to 1964.
  • Executive Order 10 · Reynolds · January 10, 2023
    Directs state executive branch agencies, boards, and commissions to review each chapter of the Iowa Administrative Code to determine whether to renew or rescind each chapter. Establishes a moratorium on certain rulemakin…
  • Executive Order 9 · Reynolds · June 22, 2021
    Establishes the Carbon Sequestration Task Force to study carbon sequestration, including its economic value and agronomic impact on row crop production in Iowa.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 8 · Reynolds · March 10, 2021
    Establishes the Governor’s Child Care Task Force to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the child care shortage and barrier to work in Iowa.
  • Executive Order 7 · Reynolds · August 5, 2020
    Restores the rights of citizenship, including that of voting and qualification to hold public office, to any person who forfeited those rights by conviction of an infamous crime, except for a violation of Iowa Code Chapt…
  • Executive Order 6 · Reynolds · June 18, 2020
    Establishes the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board to serve as the central point of coordination of state activities for the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 5 · Reynolds · December 3, 2019
    Directs state executive branch agencies to ensure that any procurement solicitations for vehicles containing diesel engines shall require the responses to certify that the engine manufacturer has provided explicit writte…
  • Executive Order 4 · Reynolds · April 15, 2019
    Establishes the Flood Recovery Advisory Board to serve as the central point of coordination of state activities for the recovery and rebuilding efforts following the severe and widespread flooding in Iowa.
  • Executive Order 3 · Reynolds · July 18, 2018
    Establishes the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative that will identify legislative, regulatory, and policy ideas designed to increase opportunities and quality of life throughout rural Iowa.
  • Executive Order 2 · Reynolds · April 23, 2018
    Establishes the Children’s System State Board to serve as the single point of responsibility in the development and implementation of a Children’s Mental Health System.
  • Executive Order 1 · Reynolds · January 29, 2018
    Creates the virtual Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning to ensure access to high-quality, in-depth work-based learning.
    Amended
  • Executive Order 88 · Branstad · August 29, 2016
    Creates the Future Ready Iowa Initiative and the Future Ready Iowa Alliance to promote postsecondary education and training.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 87 · Branstad · December 21, 2015
    Directs the Office of the Chief Information Officer to develop a State of Iowa Cybersecurity Strategy.
  • Executive Order 86 · Branstad · September 28, 2015
    Establishes the Governor’s Office for Bullying Prevention within the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Violence Prevention.
  • Executive Order 85 · Branstad · March 24, 2014
    Mandates that personnel settlement agreements entered into by state agencies must be nonconfidential, available online, and reviewed by the Attorney General.
  • Executive Order 84 · Branstad · February 17, 2014
    Creates the Governor’s Council on National Service in Iowa.
  • Executive Order 83 · Branstad · October 16, 2013
    Mandates that only the State of Iowa, not the federal government, shall determine the content and related assessment of the Iowa Core academic standards.
  • Executive Order 82 · Branstad · August 20, 2013
    Creates the Iowa Juvenile Home Protection Task Force for the purpose of making recommendations concerning the Iowa Juvenile Home, and orders that staff at the facility undergo trauma-informed care training.
  • Executive Order 81 · Branstad · May 15, 2013
    Expands and replaces Executive Order 74 (July 26, 2011), creating the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council.
  • Executive Order 80 · Branstad · August 20, 2012
    Directs that each state agency appoint a stakeholder group and receive public comment when proposing an administrative rulemaking.
  • Executive Order 79 · Branstad · August 20, 2012
    Rescinds 12 previous Executive Orders on the grounds of being unnecessary, outdated, or inefficient.
  • Executive Order 78 · Branstad · July 2, 2012
    Directs the Department of Administrative Services to implement an arrangement whereby state employees may voluntarily contribute 20% of their own health care costs.
  • Executive Order 77 · Branstad · May 11, 2012
    Rescinds an administrative rule banning the use of traditional lead shot in hunting.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 76 · Branstad · March 30, 2012
    Places the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program within the Department on Aging.
  • Executive Order 75 · Branstad · October 24, 2011
    Creates the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress for the study and recommendation of solutions and policy alternatives for issues arising in the area of economic development.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 74 · Branstad · July 26, 2011
    Creates the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council to promote STEM education.
  • Executive Order 73 · Branstad · May 3, 2011
    Creates the Website Standardization Committee for the purpose of improving the accessibility of Executive Branch websites for individuals with disabilities.
  • Executive Order 72 · Branstad · April 4, 2011
    Rescinds administrative rules implementing certain national air pollutant emissions standards.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 71 · Branstad · March 7, 2011
    Directs state agencies to analyze the effect of proposed administrative rules on private-sector employment and to include a Jobs Impact Statement in any published notice of intended action.
    Rescinded
  • Executive Order 70 · Branstad · January 14, 2011
    Rescinds Governor Vilsack’s Executive Order 42 (July 4, 2005) and requires discharged criminal offenders to file an application for the restoration of citizenship rights.
  • Executive Order 69 · Branstad · January 14, 2011
    Rescinds Governor Culver’s Executive Order 22 (February 3, 2010) and prohibits the use of Project Labor Agreements for state-funded construction work and other public works projects.

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