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Relating to cancer research, and making appropriations
Sponsored by Rep. Austin Baeth (D), Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D), Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D), Rep. David Jacoby (D), Rep. Bob Kressig (D), Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D), Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D), Rep. Heather Matson (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Angel Ramirez (D), Rep. Josh Turek (D), Rep. Aime Wichtendahl (D), Rep. Ross Wilburn (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 23, 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 The state would provide money to the University of Iowa to study why cancer rates are high in the state. This funding also goes to the Department of Health and Human Services to give grants to groups performing cancer research. These grants aim to help more Iowans participate in medical cancer trials.1
Read the official explanation
This bill appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the general fund of the state to the state board of regents to support a study at the state university of Iowa on the underlying causes of cancer rates in Iowa, and to the department of health and human services to award grants to public or private entities to support clinical cancer research and programs to increase access to clinical cancer research trials for Iowa residents.
Lobbying
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