Relating to the placement of a statue in the United States capitol honoring Governor Robert D. Ray, and making appropriations

Sponsored by Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D), Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D), Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Ken Croken (D), Rep. Rob Johnson (D), Rep. Kenan Judge (D), Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D), Rep. Bob Kressig (D), Rep. Monica Kurth (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Rick L. Olson (D), Rep. Ross Wilburn (D), Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D)

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2025
Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
Next: Passes the House
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This joint resolution relates to the display of a statue of former governor Robert D. Ray in the United States capitol. The joint resolution requests that the statue of Samuel J. Kirkwood currently on display in the United States capitol be replaced with a statue of former governor Robert D. Ray. The joint resolution creates a seven-member committee, appointed by the governor, to raise, through donations, all moneys necessary to make this exchange. Administrative support for the committee shall be provided by the Iowa economic development authority.

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The joint resolution creates a capitol statuary fund in the state treasury, administered by the Iowa economic development authority. The fund will be used to finance committee operations, the exchange of the statuary, and the relocation of the Kirkwood statue. The joint resolution requires the department of administrative services to provide for the perpetual display of the Kirkwood statue at a suitable location within the Iowa capitol building.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text