Mona Lea Martin (née Kadel; October 22, 1934) is an American politician in the state of Iowa.

[1] As a state legislator, Mona went against insurance companies in 1996 when she pushed the "Maternity Stay" bill through the legislature, securing the Governor's signature.

Beginning in 1997, Mona pushed through reforms aimed at safeguarding Iowa's older citizens from abuse and neglect in nursing homes.

In 2000, Mona was the chief House sponsor and floor manager of the "Pill Bill", a measure requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs, devices and services.

[2] Throughout her life, Mona's career has encompassed work as a newspaper reporter, biology/earth science teacher, community leader, and state legislator, serving in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001.