HF 2245: Relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions

What it does

The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee and specifies committee membership. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates.

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. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

Against: Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

In plain words

1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee · as HSB 538
2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Matson and Shipley · as HSB 538
3. January 15, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 538
4. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 538
5. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 6–4 · as HSB 538
6. January 30, 2026Filed in the House
7. January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2245 · as HSB 538
8. March 12, 2026Passed the House, 63–27
9. March 16, 2026Arrived in the Senate