HF 2758: Providing a standing appropriation to the state board of regents for pediatric cancer research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics

What it does

This bill provides a standing appropriation from the general fund of the state to the state board of regents (regents) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and each fiscal year thereafter in an amount equal to $1 per Iowa resident, based on the most recent annual population estimate by the United States census bureau, not to exceed $3 million per fiscal year. The bill provides that the moneys are to be used for pediatric cancer research, including laboratory research and clinical trials at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

Senate subcommittee · named April 29, 2026

• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa School Nurses Organization; Society of Health and Physical Educators

In plain words

1. April 9, 2026Filed in the House
2. April 21, 2026Passed the House, 93–0
3. April 22, 2026Arrived in the Senate
4. April 29, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink and Petersen