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

HF 242: Establishing daylight saving time as the official time in this state throughout the year

Became HF 498 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill establishes daylight saving time as the official time in this state throughout the year.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 21, 2023

  • Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 8 against

For: Campbell/Patterson Consulting LLP; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Personal Interest-Will Rogers

Against: American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce; Integrated Brain Health Services, PLLC; Iowa Broadcasters Association; Matthew Steen; Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce; Roger Tseng; Save Standard Time (nonprofit)

In plain words

  1. February 8, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. February 20, 2023House subcommittee named: Sexton, Bossman and Matson
  3. February 21, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Bossman and Matson
  4. February 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  5. February 24, 2023Approved by the House committee
  6. February 28, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 498

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/HF242