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

HSB 586: Relating to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing

Became HF 2503 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill relates to matters under the purview of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— GAMBLING. The bill eliminates a $30,000-per-year total cap on reimbursements that the state racing and gaming commission (commission) may pay to all commissioners for expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioners’ duties. _____ relief against persons who offer gambling services in the state without an appropriate license or authorization.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

Division I of the Bill is anticipated to increase fees paid into the GRF by $15,000 annually. The IRGC receives an annual appropriation from the GRF in the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Act. The fiscal impact of Division I on State income tax is…

House subcommittee · named January 26, 2026

  • Rep. Matt W. Windschitl (R) · matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jeff Cooling (D) · jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 10 for, 3 against

For: Boyd Gaming & Dubuque Diamond Jo & Diamond Jo Worth; Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.; Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC; Churchill Downs Incorporated; Elite Casino Resorts, LLC; Hospice and Palliative Care Association; Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing; Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Div.; Penn Entertainment/Ameristar; Sports Betting Alliance

Against: Blockratize Inc.; Kalshi Inc.; VGW

In plain words

  1. January 20, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Jones, Cooling and Siegrist
  3. January 26, 2026House subcommittee named: Windschitl, Cooling, Johnson and C
  4. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
  5. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee
  6. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 20–2
  7. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2503

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/HSB586