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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 265: Relating to benefits for members of the Iowa public employees’ retirement system who are employed in a protection occupation

Became HF 967 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill modifies the Iowa public employees’ retirement system (IPERS) benefits for members employed in a protection occupation. The monthly retirement benefit under IPERS for a member of a protection occupation is calculated by multiplying the retiree’s applicable covered wage by a percentage.375 percent up to a maximum of additional percentage points for calendar quarters of service beyond years of service.625 percent for each calendar quarter of service beyond years of service up to a maximum of additional percentage points.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

55%. 5 million, or approximately $1,100 per employee. Beginning in FY 2028, the full impact of the Bill will take effect as detailed below. 44%. 27% for the employee for the IPERS Protection Occupation membership group. 125% for employers) for the IPERS Protec…

House subcommittee · named February 27, 2025

  • Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
  • Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 1 against

For: AFSCME Council 61; Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards; Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs; Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowa Fire Marshal's Association; Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Peace Officers Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa Professional Fire Fighters; Iowa State Patrol Supervisors Association; Iowa State Police Association; and 2 more

Against: Teamsters Local 238

In plain words

  1. February 27, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. February 27, 2025House subcommittee named: Dunwell, Johnson, C. and Wilburn
  3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
  5. March 6, 2025Committee vote: 20–1
  6. March 18, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 967

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/HSB265