Relating to legislative clerks of members of the house of representatives

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 19, 2026
Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
Next: Passes the House
Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Each member of the Iowa House of Representatives would be allowed to hire their own clerk to help them with work. These clerks would work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and during other times requested by the chief clerk. The chief clerk will also decide how much these clerks get paid.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill allows each member of the house of representatives to hire a clerk to work for the member. The bill requires a clerk hired by a member to be on duty from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on other days as required by the chief clerk of the house of representatives. The bill requires the chief clerk to set the rate at which legislative clerks shall be paid. Currently, members of the house of representatives are granted the authority to hire clerks by the rules of the chamber, which require the clerks to be on duty Monday through Thursday during the legislative session.

Full bill text²

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§2.34

How the Code works³