91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 279: Relating to powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to duties and powers relative to emergency situations including a state of disaster emergency and a public health disaster. The bill amends provisions relating to the proclamation of a state of disaster emergency by the governor under Code chapter 29C (emergency management and security). Current law provides that a state of disaster emergency shall continue for days unless terminated or extended by the governor and that the general assembly, by concurrent resolution when in session or through the legislative council by majority vote if not in session, may rescind the proclamation.
Sponsors
Rep. Zach Dieken (R), Rep. Jason Gearhart (R), Rep. Cindy Golding (R), Rep. Steven C. Holt (R), Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R), Rep. Jeff Shipley (R), Rep. Charley Thomson (R), Rep. Sam Wengryn (R), Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against
For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; VALOR Iowa
Against: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Public Health Association
In plain words
- February 10, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF279