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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 236: HSB 236

Became HF 701 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill prohibits a law enforcement agency from using public moneys to purchase or otherwise acquire steel armament that was wholly or partially produced in China. The bill defines “armament”, “law enforcement agency”, “peace officer”, and “public moneys” for purposes of the bill.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named March 28, 2023

  • Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. David Jacoby (D) · david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Phil Thompson (R)

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: City of Waukee; State Armor Action

In plain words

  1. March 28, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
  2. March 28, 2023House subcommittee named: Harris, Jacoby, Thompson and P
  3. April 4, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. April 5, 2023Approved by the House committee
  5. April 10, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 701

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB236