Executive Council of Iowa Monday, February 02, 2026 10:00 AM Teleconference Only

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on January 05, 2026 and the Board of Canvass meeting held on January 12, 2026.

• 01.05.2026 Executive Council Minutes.pdf (0.15 MB)
• 01.12.2026 Canvass Minutes.pdf (0.12 MB)

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $51,284.00.

• January 2026 SVP Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• January 2026 SVP Request.pdf (0.11 MB)
• January 2026 SVP Invoices.pdf (0.95 MB)
• January 2026 SVP Invoices2.pdf (0.08 MB)

3.Outside Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Kidane, Dawit v. University of Iowa Hospitals and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $175.00 Per Hour  

• A. Kidane, Dawit Outside Counsel Patterson Signed Contract.pdf (0.27 MB)
• Kidane, Dawit Outside Counsel Patterson Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Kidane, Dawit Outside Counsel Patterson Request.pdf (0.13 MB)

4.Special Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to provide legal services and representation to Iowa with respect to an investigation into and possible litigation of certain business practices of Change Healthcare Inc., UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, and Optum, Inc. (the Change Healthcare Group).

   Firm:                Quinn, Emmanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (Quinn Emmanuel)

                            86 S. Figueroa Street

                            10th Floor

                Los Angeles, CA 90017

   Rate: Contingent-fee basis

• A. Quinn, Emmanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (Quinn Emmanuel) Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Quinn, Emmanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (Quinn Emmanuel) Request.pdf (0.15 MB)

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests renewal of the retention of Gray Miller Persch, to represent Iowa PBS on highly specialized FCC matters.
    
   Firm: Gray Miller Persh
     1200 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Suite 410
     Washington, D.C. 20036-3802 
   Rate: $475 per hour

• B. Gray Miller Persh Iowa PBS Signed Contract.pdf (1.72 MB)
• B. Gray Miller Persh Iowa PBS Renewal 2026 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Gray Miller Persh Iowa PBS Renewal 2026.pdf (0.11 MB)

3. C.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests a rate increase for Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C, to represent the State of Iowa in criminal crimes committed when the offenses are committed by non-natives against non-natives (or without a victim) on the Sac and Fox Indian Settlement in Tama County.
    
   Firm: Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C
   203 W. High Street
   P.O. Box 51
   Toledo, IA 52342
   Current Rate: $6,000 per month
   Requested Rate: $7,000 per month

• C. Marquess Rate Increase Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Marquess Rate Increase Request.pdf (0.11 MB)

5.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board or Regents is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $69,100.00. On May 24, 2024, the State Hygienic Laboratory roof was damaged due to high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• BOR State Hygienic Laboratory AOS Claim 3840 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• BOR State Hygienic Laboratory AOS Claim 3840 Allocation Request.pdf (0.66 MB)

2. B.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,994.05. On January 3, 2026, vehicle #349 was damaged by a bobcat. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle # 349 AOS Claim 4225 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle # 349 AOS Claim 4225 Allocation Request.pdf (8.22 MB)

3. C.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,448.15. On January 1, 2026, vehicle # 353 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle # 353 AOS Claim 4224 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle # 353 AOS Claim 4224 Allocation Request.pdf (6.19 MB)

4. D.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,323.54. On December 22, 2025, vehicle # 2282 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.  

• DAS Vehicle # 2282 AOS Claim 4204 Approval.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle # 2282 AOS Claim 4204 Allocation Request.pdf (7.26 MB)

5. E.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $210.00. This brings the total allocation to $3,594.24. On November 3, 2025, vehicle #45 was damaged by a rabbit. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #45 AOS Claim 4190 Approval.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #45 AOS Claim 4190 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.33 MB)

6. F.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,616.12. On November 20, 2025, vehicle #73 was damaged by a racoon. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #73 AOS Claim 4201 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #73 AOS Claim 4201 Allocation Request.pdf (5.05 MB)

7. G.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,407.83. On December 10, 2025, vehicle #78 was damaged due to vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #78 AOS Claim 4202 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #78 AOS Claim 4202 Allocation Request.pdf (6.24 MB)

8. H.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,647.65. On November 27, 2025, Vehicle #104 was damaged by shooting/vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #104 AOS Claim 4199 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #104 AOS Claim 4199 Allocation Request.pdf (5.09 MB)

9. I.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $386.65. This brings the total allocation to $3,405.75. On October 2, 2025, Vehicle #299 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• DAS Vehicle #299 AOS Claim 4169 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #299 AOS Claim 4169 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.34 MB)

10. J.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,375.30. On December 2, 2025, vehicle # 603 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #603 AOS Claim 4200 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #603 AOS Claim 4200 Allocation Request.pdf (4.58 MB)

11. K.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,319.90. On December 21, 2025, vehicle #1209 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #1209 AOS Claim 4205 Approval.pdf (0.17 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1209 AOS Claim 4205 Allocation Request.pdf (4.69 MB)

12. L.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $11,322.00. On December 16, 2025, vehicle #1847 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DAS Vehicle #1847 AOS Claim 4203 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1847 AOS Claim 4203 Allocation Request.pdf (13.81 MB)

13. M.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,498.87. This brings the total allocation to $5,640.19. On November 6, 2025, Vehicle #2552 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.

• DAS Vehicle #2552 AOS Claim 4187 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #2552 AOS Claim 4187 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (3.37 MB)

14. N.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,278.05. This brings the total allocation to $7,122.60. On November 3, 2025, Vehicle #105505 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.

• DAS Vehicle #105505 AOS Claim 4191 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #105505 AOS Claim 4191 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (1.71 MB)

15. O.Department of Health and Human Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $17,108.90. On November 29, 2024, the medical examiner commercial dryer was damaged by fire. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DHS State Medical Examiner Commercial Dryer AOA Claim 3969 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DHS State Medical Examiner Commercial Dryer AOA Claim 3969 Allocation Request.pdf (0.71 MB)

16. P.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $10,000.00. On November 3, 2025, the Fort Defiance State Park windows were vandalized. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DNR Fort Defiance State Park AOS Claim 4192 Approval.pdf (0.17 MB)
• DNR Fort Defiance State Park AOS Claim 4192 Allocation Request.pdf (0.30 MB)

17. Q.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $20,863.74. On June 25, 2024, the Law Enforcement Bureau Facilities were damaged due to extreme flooding and waves. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DNR Law Enforcement Bureau Facilities AOS Claim 3849 Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DNR Law Enforcement Bureau Facilities AOS Claim 3849 Allocation Request.pdf (3.17 MB)

18. R.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $67,878.00. On April 26, 2024, Loess Hills State Forest was damaged by a tornado. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DNR Loess Hills State Forest AOS Claim 3739 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DNR Loess Hills State Forest AOS Claim 3739 Allocation Request.pdf (0.36 MB)

19. S.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,577.80. This brings the total allocation to $3,780.00. On February 28, 2025, the Shelter Roof at Maquoketa Caves State Park was damaged due to high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.

• DNR Shelter Roof Maquoketa Caves State Park AOS Claim 3993 Approval.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DNR Shelter Roof Maquoketa Caves State Park AOS Claim 3993 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (0.53 MB)

20. T.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,984.48. On July 29, 2025, the State Fair DNR Building roof and windows were damaged by windstorms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DNR State Fair Bldg AOS Claim 4124 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DNR State Fair Bldg AOS Claim 4124 Allocation Request.pdf (1.73 MB)

21. U.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $41,451.89. On May 19, 2025, the Security and Operational Systems was damaged due to lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DOC Security and Operational Systems AOS Claim 4076 Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• DOC Security and Operational Systems AOS Claim 4076 Allocation Request.pdf (2.37 MB)

22. V.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $45,000.00. On August 15, 2025, the Microwave System on the Brooklyn ISICS Tower was damaged due to lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DPS Brooklyn ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4154 Approval.pdf (0.37 MB)
• DPS Brooklyn ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4154 Allocation Request.pdf (0.59 MB)

23. W.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $67,500.00. On December 19, 2025, various ISICS Tower (Mitchellville to Story, Denison to Shelby and Audubon to Carroll), Microwave System Paths were damaged. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DPS Microwave System Paths Various ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4208 Approvals.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DPS Microwave System Paths Various ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4208 Allocation Request.pdf (0.62 MB)

24. X.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On November 30, 2025, the Radome Cover on Cedar Rapids ISICS Tower was damaged due to severe Storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DPS Radome Cover Cedar Rapids ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4206 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DPS Radome Cover Cedar Rapids ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4206 Allocation Request.pdf (0.59 MB)

25. Y.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On December 6, 2025, the Radome Cover on Newton ISICS Tower was damaged due to severe Storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices. 

• DPS Radome Cover Newton ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4207 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DPS Radome Cover Newton ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4207 Allocation Request.pdf (0.59 MB)

26. Z.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On December 19, 2025, the Radome Cover on Woodbury ISICS Tower was damaged due to severe Storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• DPS Radome Cover Woodbury ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4209 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DPS Radome Cover Woodbury ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4209 Allocation Request.pdf (0.59 MB)

6.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,244.00
   On November 17, 2025, Vehicle #614 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $38.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• A. DAS Vehicle #614 AOS Claim 4196 Approval.pdf (0.14 MB)
• A. DAS Vehicle #614 AOS Claim 4196 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (1.85 MB)

2. B.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$78,805.44
   On June 12, 2024, buildings at Lewis and Clark State Park were damaged due to hail storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $143,194.56 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• B. DNR Lewis and Clark State Park AOS Claim 3836 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• B. DNR Lewis and Clark State Park AOS Claim 3836 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (5.97 MB)

3. C.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$228,250.00
   On April 13, 2023, Loess Hills State Park was damaged by a wildfire. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

• C. DNR Loess Hills Wildfire AOS Claim 3486 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• C. DNR Loess Hills Wildfire AOS Claim 3486 Payment Request #4.pdf (1.04 MB)

4. D.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$179,273.75
   On July 29, 2025, McIntosh Woods State Park was damaged due to high winds and a storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

• D. DNR McIntosh Woods State Park AOS Claim 4128 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• D. DNR McIntosh Woods State Park AOS Claim 4128 Payment Request #1.pdf (2.91 MB)

5. E.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$14,142.50
   On April 26, 2023, various wildlife management areas in Scott, Jackson and Louisa County were damaged by flood. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

• E. DNR Scott, Jackson, Louisa County Flood AOS Claim 3497 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• E. DNR Scott, Jackson, Louisa County Flood AOS Claim 3497 Payment Request #1.pdf (0.72 MB)

6. F.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$7,296.15
   On April 27, 2023, Sny Magill Boat Ramp and Turkey River Boat Ramp and parking lot were damaged by flood. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,732.14 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• F. DNR Sny Magill and Turkey River Boat Ramps AOS Claim 3500 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• F. DNR Sny Magill and Turkey River Boat Ramps AOS Claim 3500 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (0.60 MB)

7. G.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$31,182.93
   On June 26, 2025, warning tape and a shallow cable at a culvert along Neon Road in Fayette County was exposed due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $7,408.67 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• G. ICN Fayette County Neon Road AOS Claim 4121 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• G. ICN Fayette County Neon Road AOS Claim 4121 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (2.30 MB)

8. H.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$14,692.02
   On October 14, 2025, equipment along Highway 4 at Beaver Creek in Palo Alto County was exposed due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $579.15 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• H. ICN Palo Alto County Beaver Creek AOS Claim 4184 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• H. ICN Palo Alto County Beaver Creek AOS Claim 4184 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (2.05 MB)

9. I.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
   203 W. High Street
   P.O. Box 51
   Toledo, IA 52342
   Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
   
   Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

• I. Marquess Invoice #4602.pdf (0.32 MB)
• I. Marquess Invoice #4602 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)

10. J.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$226.00
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Steve Blankenship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

• J. Gray Miller Persh Invoice 43211 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• J. Gray Miller Persh Invoice 43211.pdf (0.34 MB)

11. K.Butzel Long…………………………………….…......................................$61,158.46
    150 West Jefferson
    Suite 100
    Detroit, MI 48226
    Iowa DNR - Damer v. Gelly

    Steve Blankenship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of State Fish and Game Protection Fund (“Trust Fund”).

• K. Butzel Long DNR.pdf (8.87 MB)
• K. Butzel Long DNR Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Jennifer Anderson v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$130.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Barnes, Adam v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$160.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Therese Blake v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

15. O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$337.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Chance, Diana v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

16. P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$560.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Dolph, Ronnie v. Glenwood Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

17. Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….............................................$1,703.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Gabel-Reisen, Regina v. Anamosa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

18. R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$80.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Gabel-Reisen, Regina v. Anamosa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

19. S.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$105.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    McBride, Darrell v. Newton Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

20. T.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$272.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    McInroy, Mark v. Iowa Department of Natural Resources and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

21. U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$384.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Mendenhall, Mark v. Clarinda Correctional Facility and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

22. V.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$472.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Ortiz Correa, Edson A v. Community Based Corrections District 6 and State of Iowa and Second Injury
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

23. W.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$99.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Shana Overstreet v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

24. X.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$175.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Peppers, Amber v. UIHC, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

25. Y.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$245.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Sonier, Emma v. State of Iowa Department of Correction, Self- Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

26. Z.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$207.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Starrett, Christopher v. Department of Public Safety and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

27. AA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$100.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Valipouralmasi, Azam v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

28. BB.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    VanHorn v. Eldora State Training School, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

29. CC.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$17.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Wink, Stephen v. North Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• L - CC. Patterson Approvals.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L - CC. Patterson.pdf (1.00 MB)

7.Information Items

1. A.Department of Revenue's second quarter status update of the Litigation Expense Fund. 

• Litigation Fund 2ndQ FYE2026.pdf (0.14 MB)

2. B.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

• 2025-12 FY26 Q2 Executive Council Update.pdf (0.20 MB)
• 2025-12-31 EC Quarterly Update 29C.6(17) and 29C.7-accessible.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 2025-12-31 EC Quarterly Update 29C.20A and 29C.20B-accessible.pdf (0.19 MB)

3. C.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Administrative Services for damages to Vehicle #1079 due to fire, are not required; $4,080.31 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #1079 AOS Claim 4171 Reversion Request.pdf (0.20 MB)

4. D.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Administrative Services for damages to Vehicle #78 due to vandalism, are not required; $2,407.83 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #78 AOS Claim 4202 Reversion Request.pdf (0.20 MB)

8.Adjourn Meeting