Week 11 Legislative Update

Week 11 Legislative Update

This Week in the Iowa Legislature A relatively uneventful and calm week at the Capitol followed the conclusion of the second funnel, as lawmakers began shifting into the final phase of the legislative session. Activity remained steady throughout the week, with a mix...
Week 11 Legislative Update

Week 10 Legislative Update

This Week in the Iowa Legislature Despite a blizzardy start to the week, Second Funnel Week ended with unseasonably warm temperatures and bright sunshine, marking the close of most policy committee work as the Legislature moves one week closer to adjournment. Both...
Week 11 Legislative Update

Week 3 Legislative Update

This Week in the Iowa Legislature This week brought movement on several hot issues at the statehouse, including the Senate’s approach to the carbon pipeline and eminent domain debate, House Republicans’ rollout of “tough on crime” legislation, and action on property...
Week 11 Legislative Update

Week 2 Legislative Update

After observing the MLK Day holiday on Monday, legislators returned to the Capitol and moved quickly into a full schedule of subcommittee and committee work. Dozens of subcommittee hearings were held throughout the week, and by midweek several bills had already...
Week 11 Legislative Update

Week 1 Legislative Update

This Week in the Iowa Legislature The 2026 Legislative Session began at a rapid pace, with major policy initiatives being introduced by the Governor and in both chambers in the opening days of session. On the very first day, Senate Republicans introduced a...