Requesting a legislative interim study committee on affordability

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requests the legislative council to establish a legislative interim study committee to meet during the 2026 interim to study and discuss issues relating to the affordability of transportation, housing, energy, health care, and food in Iowa. The committee must submit its findings and recommendations to the general assembly by December 31, 2026.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text