Iowa Legislative Events

State Government Appropriations Bill (Iowa SF2479)

Iowa Governor signed SF2479 into law on April 2, 2026, establishing appropriations for state government operations for the 91st General Assembly. The bill funds multiple state departments and agencies including administrative services, insurance and financial services, revenue, and public employee retirement systems.

Transportation Infrastructure Appropriations Act

Iowa Governor signed SF2478 into law on April 2, 2026, establishing transportation and infrastructure appropriations for the Iowa Department of Transportation. The bill authorizes allocation of funds from the Road Use Tax Fund and Primary Road Fund for infrastructure projects. The legislation passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously (20-0).

Battery Stewardship Plan Implementation Bill

Iowa Governor signed SF2477 into law on April 2, 2026, establishing battery stewardship plan requirements for manufacturers. The bill, formerly SF 545 and SSB 1196, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee 20-0 and includes appropriation provisions and penalties for non-compliance.

Department of Inspections Appeals and Licensing Reorganization Bill

SF2289 passed the Iowa Senate 44-0 on February 23, 2026. The bill reorganizes matters under the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, consolidating various licensing and regulatory functions. The legislation was formerly SSB 3040 and is now proceeding through the House Ways and Means Committee.