Executive Orders

Governor Reynolds established the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force to advise on the development and advancement of nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure in the state on January 5, 2026.

Governor Reynolds launched the Governor's Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday on November 6, 2025.

Governor Reynolds ordered all state government departments to verify employment eligibility prior to hiring state employees, and to verify immigration status or U.S. citizenship before granting state-issued occupational and professional licenses on October 8, 2025.

Governor Reynolds ordered the Governor's STEM Advisory Council to ensure every Iowa student has access to cutting-edge educational opportunities on August 16, 2025.

Governor Reynolds created requirements to condemn antisemitism in state universities and all schools on June 30, 2025.

Governor Reynolds launched the Iowa DOGE Task Force on February 10, 2025.

Governor Reynolds rescinded 62 executive orders dating back to 1964 that were outdated or no longer necessary, and ordered one executive order be amended on June 6, 2024.

Governor Reynolds supported the biofuels industry by requiring new contracts for state vehicles with diesel engines to have written support from the manufacturer to use B20 biodiesel or more on Dec. 3, 2019.

Governor Reynolds directed state agencies to strengthen protections and reduce vulnerabilities against potential threats by the Chinese government.

Governor Reynolds established the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning on Jan. 29, 2018.