90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 2051: Relating to drivers who fail to stop at stop signs in school zones, and providing penalties
Became SF 2309 · Its progress continues under the new number.
What it does
Current law prohibits the driver of a vehicle from disobeying the instructions of any official traffic-control device placed in accordance with the provisions of Code chapter 321, unless the driver is otherwise directed by a peace officer, with limited exceptions granted to the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle. Official traffic-control devices include all signs, signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with Code chapter 321 placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named January 23, 2024
- Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
- Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa State Education Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa
In plain words
- January 17, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
- January 23, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Celsi and Koelker
- January 30, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
- February 13, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2309
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/SF2051