Relating to the purchase of certain law enforcement equipment

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedApril 10, 2023
2. –
   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeApril 13, 2023
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the HouseApril 13, 202399–0
5. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeMarch 13, 2024
6. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill prohibits a law enforcement agency from using public moneys to purchase or otherwise acquire armament unless such armament has been certified as compliant with the most recently adopted standards of the national institute of justice. The bill defines “armament”, “law enforcement agency”, “peace officer”, and “public moneys” for purposes of the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 13, 2024. On March 6, 2024 it recommended passage. [].

• Sen. David D. Rowley REmail
• Sen. Nate Boulton D
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

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Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works