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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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5 days ago

Votes at a glance: major bills the Iowa House passed March 10 The Iowa House passed multiple bills including HF 2624 (arrest-based DNA collection), SF 2198 (health-care power of attorney), HF 2619 (family-law arbitration), HF 2623 (move local elections), HF 2720 (name changes in divorce decrees), HF 2200 (ABD employment rules), HF 2670 (education assessment changes), HF 2694 (emergency powers limits), and HF 2716 (public-assistance revisions). Vote tallies are listed below.

The Iowa House made significant strides in legislation, passing a series of impactful bills that could reshape civil liberties, health care, and education.

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Campus Reform

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1 week ago

Iowa House passes bill targeting private universities with DEI offices

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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3 weeks ago

Iowa House reads dozens of bills for first consideration, refers them to committees On the floor the House clerk read a long list of first‑reading House files covering topics from property tax valuation and renewable power siting to open enrollment and public‑safety provisions; most measures were placed for committee referral and no floor debate on the measures was recorded.

The Iowa House just read a comprehensive list of bills touching on everything from property taxes to drug-free zones—what's in store for the future?

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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3 weeks ago

Iowa House observes moments of silence for Jesse Jackson and student Parker Sutherland, then adjourns to Feb. 18 During a brief Feb. 17 session, members observed a moment of silence for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson and for Parker Sutherland, a first-year student who died after a medical emergency. After those remarks the House approved a motion to adjourn until Feb. 18, 2026.

The Iowa House paused to honor the legacies of Reverend Jesse Jackson and beloved student Parker Sutherland, reminding us of the impact we leave behind.

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Campus Reform

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3 weeks ago

Iowa House panel tables bill to ban land acknowledgments at public universities

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Iowa House clerk reads dozens of new bills for committee referral; Kaufman moves adjournment Clerk read a long list of House files for committee referral covering water reporting, K–12 health instruction, school funding changes, firearms on school property, contractor performance assessments and other subjects; Representative Kaufman moved to adjourn and the House adjourned by voice vote until 2026-02-12 at 8:30 a.m.

The Iowa House just unveiled a slate of new bills that could reshape everything from school funding to water-use reporting—what’s on the agenda?

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Israel’s consul general thanks Iowa House for bipartisan support, warns against rising antisemitism Israel’s consul general to the Midwest addressed the Iowa House, thanked Iowa leaders for bipartisan support, condemned rising antisemitism, recounted the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and hostage returns, and urged deeper cooperation on trade, agriculture and technology.

Israel's consul general praises Iowa's leadership and urges stronger ties to combat antisemitism while fostering innovation and trade.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Iowa House gives first readings to a broad slate of bills, referring measures to committees Members of the Iowa House of Representatives gave first readings to more than two dozen bills covering organ-donor insurance, law enforcement academy membership, data center tax disclosure, AI chatbot rules, pharmacist authority, and other topics; most measures were referred to committees with no floor debate or votes on the measures.

The Iowa House has just kicked off a whirlwind of new legislation, from organ donor insurance to AI chatbot regulations, with major implications for public services and state frameworks!

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

House reads wide slate of bills including Article V resolution, AI measures and voting proposals The Iowa House read numerous bills on Jan. 26, 2026, including a joint resolution calling for an Article V convention, proposals on artificial intelligence and elections, education funding measures, public-safety and election-related bills; committee referrals and 'not recommended' notations were recorded, with no floor votes on the measures.

The Iowa House just unveiled a sweeping array of bills that could reshape federal power, education funding, and even how AI is used in elections—what does this mean for the future?

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State Rep. Ken Croken

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3 months ago

Read my letter to the editor published in the North Scott Press on Tuesday. National #democrats surrendered! #shame!

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#iowahouse #iowademocrats #HD97

State Rep. Ken Croken

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4 months ago

Due to the federal shutdown, 263,000 Iowans are at risk of losing their food assistance. Today, I sent a letter to the Governor and Attorney General urging them to take immediate action to ensure Iowa families can keep food on the table.

#iowahouse #HD97 #iowademocrats #iowa #SNAP

State Rep. Ken Croken

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4 months ago

Back in Davenport this morning for early voting.

As a reminder for all QC residents, early voting is open from October 15th - November 4th.

#vote #VoteBlue #voteblue #iowahouse

Citizen Portal News Iowa

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11 months ago

House of Representatives conducts session and introduces key healthcare bills House approves journal, introduces healthcare and property legislation during session

The Iowa House kicked off an impactful session today, introducing crucial healthcare and property legislation that could reshape the state’s future.

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Michael Keen

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1 year ago

Iowa’s Betrayal: Legalizing Discrimination, Igniting Economic Disaster, and the Fight to Overturn It How a Reckless Attack on Civil Rights Will Cost Iowa Its Economy, Reputation, and Legal Standing

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Brantley 😎🤙

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1 year ago

Using organized religion in support of bills that would extensively remove protections for minority groups is blasphemy in its-fucking-self. OMFG. #iowahouse #billhf583 #hf583 #equalityforiowa

Edie Montreux/Monte (they/she)

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1 year ago

Iowa is attacking transgender protections, provided by the Iowa Civil Rights Act since 2007, in both the state house and senate this week. Please spread the word and tell them this is unacceptable! #IowaHouse #IowaSenate #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Larry McBurney

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1 year ago

Bill in #IowaHouse will require HS students to pass citizenship test prior to graduation. I’m willing to bet those who came up with the bill have no idea what questions #USCIS asks otherwise they’d know this material is already covered in HS. #Immigration #TheMoreYouKnow

Iowa House Democrats

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1 year ago

The Iowa Capitol is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session — Iowa House Democrats are ready to get to work! #PeopleOverPolitics #ialegis #iowahouse #iowapolitics