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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2079: Relating to the use of county funds by ecclesiastical and sectarian institutions

Became HF 2264 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to the use of county funds by ecclesiastical and sectarian institutions. The bill allows public funds to be utilized by an ecclesiastical or sectarian institution for a project or program if it benefits the public. The project or program using public funds must not require religious or secular services, educational programs, or participation requirements. Current law prohibits a county or township officer from appropriating, giving, or loaning public funds to institutions, schools, associations, or objects under ecclesiastical or sectarian management or control.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2024

  • Rep. Anne Osmundson (R)
  • Rep. Ken Croken (D) · ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa State Association of County Supervisors; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers

In plain words

  1. January 18, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee
  2. January 23, 2024House subcommittee named: Osmundson, Croken and Dunwell
  3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee
  5. February 1, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2264
  6. February 20, 2024Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HF2079