Designating the honeybee as the official state insect for the State of Iowa

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2020
2. ✓
   Done: Approved in committeeFebruary 20, 2020
3. ✓
   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 11, 2020
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the HouseDid not pass
5. Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This joint resolution designates the honeybee as the official state insect of Iowa. The director of the department of cultural affairs shall obtain pictures and other appropriate representations of the state insect and display the pictures and information in the state historical museum. The editor of the Iowa official register shall include a picture of the state insect along with pictures of the state rock, state flower, state bird, and state tree.

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 18, 2020 (as SSB 3187). Meeting: Wednesday, February 19 · 3:30 PM · Senate Lobbyist Lounge.

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
• Sen. Giddens
• Sen. Roby Smith R

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