HSB 79

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2019
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 3, 2019
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 18, 201948–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 15, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2019

SF 246 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 246, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 246 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill modifies age requirements for eligibility for foster care and eligible surviving-child students under the all Iowa opportunity scholarship program. A requirement that certain foster care students be between age 18 and 23 in order to be eligible for the program is stricken, as is a requirement that the surviving child of a peace officer, fire fighter, or sheriff or deputy sheriff be under the age of 26, or under the age of 30 if the child is a veteran, in order to be eligible for the program.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2019. On February 20, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Tedd Gassman R
• Rep. Tom Moore REmail
• Rep. Cindy Winckler DEmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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