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

HSB 534: Relating to postsecondary education institutions, including the membership and functions of the state board of regents and accreditation of public institutions of higher education

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 postsecondary education institutions, including the membership and functions of the state board of regents (board) and accreditation of public institutions of higher education. STATE BOARD OF REGENTS —— MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS. This division replaces the student member of the board with a ninth member appointed by the governor, confirmed by the senate, and subject to the same terms as the other eight voting members. The division adds seven ex officio, nonvoting members to the board.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

  • Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Siouxland Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

  1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee
  2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Hora and Matson
  3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it

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/HSB534