Older Iowans Legislature

The Older Iowans Legislature is the only “Grass Roots” organization in Iowa that continually strives to produce an opportunity for Older Iowans to complete their lifelong journey in dignity, with respect from others, and receiving support when necessary.

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We are a total volunteer and non-partisan organization that operates under a nonprofit umbrella.

Our members advocate State Legislators, the Governor and staff, and other organizations to assist in improving the “Quality of Life” for Older Adult Iowans. We have historically placed special emphasis on the frail elderly however our overall goal is to make Iowa that model state for all Older Adults. Get involved by joining the Older Iowans Legislators and stay active in assisting others.

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Legislative Priorities

The Older Iowans Legislature, during its annual meeting on Monday September 26, 2022 identified four (4) Priority Issues for submission to the 2023 session of the Iowan General Assembly, under the very general titles of:

1. Enacting a Dementia Specialist Program

As of Friday March 17, the Older Iowans Legislature is not aware of Files/Study Bills relating to dementia specialist, Iowa Return to Community, or improving nursing home care.

2. Improving Guardianship and Conservatorship System

Senate file 295 in Iowa General Assembly. House File 650 in Iowa General Assembly.

3. Funding Iowa Return to Community from the Lottery

As of Friday March 17, the Older Iowans Legislature is not aware of Files/Study Bills relating to dementia specialist, Iowa Return to Community, or improving nursing home care.

4. Improving Nursing Home Care

As of Friday March 17, the Older Iowans Legislature is not aware of Files/Study Bills relating to dementia specialist, Iowa Return to Community, or improving nursing home care.

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We encourage you to help us make a difference in the lives of older Iowans and their families by becoming a member of the Older Iowans Legislature. Our annual meeting is each September at the Iowa State Capital  and we will provide updates on this website of our ongoing activities.

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Annual Meeting

Older Iowans Legislature will have our Annual Meeting at the Iowa State Capital on Monday September 18, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. If you would like to attend please contact Tony Vola or fill our the form below.

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Latest News

The Board of Directors are in the process of determining which issues will be addressed during the 2024 upcoming legislative session.  We do this starting with our annual meeting where we ask our members and State of Iowa officials to provide inputs for discussion at the meeting.  We need your help!  Join our annual meeting or send an email with your requested discussion item to annualmeeting@olderiowans.org.

Observation Box

Improving nursing home care was, in my opinion, a major focus of the Older Iowans Legislature session on Monday September 26, 2022, BUT, in my opinion, improving nursing home care has been difficult for the Older Iowans Legislature to advocate in the 2023 session of the Iowa General Assembly.

2023 Iowa General Assembly

The Older Iowans Legislature is supporting one bill in the 2023 Iowa General Assembly related to OIL Priority Issues, namely: Senate File 295: A bill for an act concerning the creation, administration, and termination of adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships.

2023 Iowa General Assembly

Subjects of other Files in the 2023 Iowa General Assembly of interest to the Older Iowans Legislature include:

  • Reducing the number of state departments/agencies
  • Establishing an office of apprenticeship
  • Healthcare employment agencies
  • Property tax credits for certain elderly persons

2023 Iowa General Assembly

Subjects of other Files in the 2023 Iowa General Assembly of interest to the Older Iowans Legislature include:

  • Sex offenders in nursing homes
  • Visitation policies in hospitals and nursing facilities
  • Community-based services waivers
  • Noneconomic damage awards against health care providers

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