HSB 692: HSB 692

What it does

This bill relates to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, requiring schools to conduct school safety reviews and have access to the statewide interoperable communications system, establishing the school emergency radio access grant program and the firearm detection software grant program within the department of homeland security and emergency management, and requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2024

• Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R) · carter.nordman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 11 for, 5 against

For: Des Moines Public Schools; Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa State Education Association; Malum, Inc.; Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Professional Educators of Iowa; Racom Corporation; Rave Mobile

Against: Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Iowa State Education Association; Iowans for Gun Safety; Malum, Inc.; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 12, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. February 12, 2024House subcommittee named: Nordman, Stone and Wilburn
3. February 29, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. March 7, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2652