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

HSB 548: HSB 548

Became HF 2604 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to short course law enforcement training requirements. Currently, an individual who is not a certified law enforcement officer may apply for attendance at a short course of study at an approved law enforcement training program if the individual is sponsored by a law enforcement agency. An individual who submits an application shall, at a minimum, submit proof of successful completion of a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program at an accredited educational institution in this state approved by the academy.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 10, 2024

  • Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Zach Dieken (R) · zachary.dieken@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Sami Scheetz (D)

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: City of Waukee; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)

In plain words

  1. January 10, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
  2. January 10, 2024House subcommittee named: Meggers, Dieken and Scheetz
  3. February 15, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee
  5. February 19, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2604

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/HSB548