91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2069: Providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment for members of the Iowa public employees’ retirement system
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill establishes a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to the monthly retirement allowance for active and inactive members of the Iowa public employees’ retirement system, including members in regular service and protection occupations, and to beneficiaries and contingent annuitants, for retirements occurring on or after July 1, 2026. Beginning July 1, 2026, and on each July thereafter, the monthly retirement allowance of such a member, beneficiary, or contingent annuitant shall be adjusted by adding to the monthly retirement allowance an amount equal to percent of the monthly retirement allowance payable on that date.
Sponsors
Rep. Jason Gearhart (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO); Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa Emergency Management Association; Teamsters Local 238
In plain words
- January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
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/91/HF2069