HF 2243: Requiring the state board of regents to submit a report to the general assembly and the governor related to establishing a performance-based funding model for the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents

What it does

This bill requires the state board of regents to submit a report to the general assembly and the governor that describes how the state board of regents could establish a performance-based funding model for the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents. The bill establishes factors the performance-based funding model is required to include.

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Foundation for Government Accountability Action

In plain words

1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee · as HSB 541
2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Matson, Wills and J · as HSB 541
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 541
4. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 541
5. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 6–4 · as HSB 541
6. January 30, 2026Filed in the House
7. January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2243 · as HSB 541