Charley Thomson

Representative, HD-058 District

Iowa House of Representatives, Republican, Iowa

833 votes on record

Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs...” (HF 2782)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and the department of health and human services, including aging and disability services, behavioral health, public health, and community access and eligibility; the medical assistance program, state supplementary assistance, Hawki, and other health-related programs; family well-being and protection; state-operated specialty care; administration and compliance; transfers, cash flow, and nonreversions; report on nonreversion of moneys; more options for maternal support program; reimbursement rates review; mental diseases exclusion waiver; full-time equivalent dashboard; comprehensive family support program; federal community mental health services block grant; behavioral health expenditure report; opioid settlement fund; emergency rules; graduate medical education; and special population nursing facilities; and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 777.) Effective date: 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs...” (HF 2782)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and the department of health and human services, including aging and disability services, behavioral health, public health, and community access and eligibility; the medical assistance program, state supplementary assistance, Hawki, and other health-related programs; family well-being and protection; state-operated specialty care; administration and compliance; transfers, cash flow, and nonreversions; report on nonreversion of moneys; more options for maternal support program; reimbursement rates review; mental diseases exclusion waiver; full-time equivalent dashboard; comprehensive family support program; federal community mental health services block grant; behavioral health expenditure report; opioid settlement fund; emergency rules; graduate medical education; and special population nursing facilities; and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 777.) Effective date: 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs...” (HF 2782)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the department of veterans affairs and the department of health and human services, including aging and disability services, behavioral health, public health, and community access and eligibility; the medical assistance program, state supplementary assistance, Hawki, and other health-related programs; family well-being and protection; state-operated specialty care; administration and compliance; transfers, cash flow, and nonreversions; report on nonreversion of moneys; more options for maternal support program; reimbursement rates review; mental diseases exclusion waiver; full-time equivalent dashboard; comprehensive family support program; federal community mental health services block grant; behavioral health expenditure report; opioid settlement fund; emergency rules; graduate medical education; and special population nursing facilities; and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 777.) Effective date: 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career training...” (SF 2168)Official title: A bill for an act relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career training, unemployment insurance, and membership of the state workforce development board, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3044.) Effective date: 06/30/2026, 07/01/2026.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated...” (HF 2771)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 772.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated...” (HF 2771)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 772.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated...” (HF 2771)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 772.) Effective Date: Conditional, 07/01/2026.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to abortions including definitions, informed consent, dispensing...” (HF 2788)Official title: A bill for an act relating to abortions including definitions, informed consent, dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, and other abortion-related provisions. (Formerly HF 2563, HSB 704.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.May 1, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding...” (HF 2783)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial...” (SF 2039)Official title: A bill for an act providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to radon mitigation in residential buildings. (Formerly HF 82.) Effective date...” (HF 2297)Official title: A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation in residential buildings. (Formerly HF 82.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment...” (HF 864)Official title: A bill for an act requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment of an internet site or application that contains material pornographic for minors to perform reasonable age verification. (Formerly HF 62.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa dyslexia...” (SF 2474)Official title: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the Iowa dyslexia board and requiring the department of education to prepare a report related to cardiac emergency response plans and automated external defibrillators. (Formerly SF 2390, SF 2092.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health...” (SF 2422)Official title: A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services, including the supplemental nutrition assistance program, Medicaid, and the Iowa health and wellness plan, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3140.) Contingent effective date, effective 06/02/2026, 01/01/2027.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to animal torture, and providing penalties. (Formerly HF 557.) Effective date...” (HF 2348)Official title: A bill for an act relating to animal torture, and providing penalties. (Formerly HF 557.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to nuclear electric generation facilities by creating sales and use tax...” (HF 2757)Official title: A bill for an act relating to nuclear electric generation facilities by creating sales and use tax exemptions and refunds, making appropriations to the state board of regents for establishing and maintaining a nuclear energy workforce, making penalties applicable, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 767.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2026, 07/01/2026.Apr 30, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by...” (SF 2218)Official title: A bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3015.) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.Apr 29, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing...” (HF 2787)Official title: A bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 780.) Effective date: 06/02/2026.Apr 29, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing...” (HF 2787)Official title: A bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 780.) Effective date: 06/02/2026.Apr 29, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing...” (HF 2787)Official title: A bill for an act prohibiting warrant resolution clinics, including enforcement mechanisms, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 780.) Effective date: 06/02/2026.Apr 29, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties...” (SF 2428)Official title: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student's individualized education program team. (Formerly SF 2044.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 29, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to a convenience fee for recording applications for the registration...” (HF 2775)Official title: A bill for an act relating to a convenience fee for recording applications for the registration of a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or vessel in a county by a person who is not a resident of the county. (Formerly HSB 761.)Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to allocations of moneys from the juvenile detention home fund. (Formerly HF...” (HF 2781)Official title: A bill for an act relating to allocations of moneys from the juvenile detention home fund. (Formerly HF 2537, HF 2315.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation...” (HF 2759)Official title: A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 2440, HSB 678.)Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective...” (SF 472)Official title: A bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective bargaining units and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1172.) Applicability date: 05/19/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective...” (SF 472)Official title: A bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective bargaining units and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1172.) Applicability date: 05/19/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective...” (SF 472)Official title: A bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective bargaining units and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1172.) Applicability date: 05/19/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective...” (SF 472)Official title: A bill for an act relating to retention and recertification elections for public employee collective bargaining units and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1172.) Applicability date: 05/19/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state...” (HF 2772)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program. (Formerly HSB 773.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 28, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation...” (HF 2768)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission. (Formerly HSB 771.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on “a bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation...” (HF 2768)Official title: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities commission. (Formerly HSB 771.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act providing for an expedited filing service for filers of business documents administered...” (SF 629)Official title: A bill for an act providing for an expedited filing service for filers of business documents administered by the secretary of state, and providing fees. (Formerly SF 285, SSB 1003.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act providing for the conversion of partnerships into other forms of domestic or foreign...” (SF 2468)Official title: A bill for an act providing for the conversion of partnerships into other forms of domestic or foreign organizations, and providing for fees. (Formerly SF 2363, SSB 3160.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, providing for fees, making...” (HF 2767)Official title: A bill for an act providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, providing for fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2444.)Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps...” (SF 654)Official title: A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, maximum fur dealer license fees, and deer depredation, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly SF 260, SSB 1093.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps...” (SF 654)Official title: A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, maximum fur dealer license fees, and deer depredation, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly SF 260, SSB 1093.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act providing for services relating to agricultural production, providing penalties...” (HF 2763)Official title: A bill for an act providing for services relating to agricultural production, providing penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2709, HSB 751.)Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to fees for lifetime fur harvester licenses. (Formerly SF 2317, SSB 3121.)...” (SF 2471)Official title: A bill for an act relating to fees for lifetime fur harvester licenses. (Formerly SF 2317, SSB 3121.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.Apr 27, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a bill for an act relating to activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by...” (HF 2200)Official title: A bill for an act relating to activities in the administration of alcoholic beverage control by the department of revenue, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 587.) Effective date: 06/02/2026.Apr 23, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legis.iowa.gov(opens in a new tab)