Providing for intervention by members of the general assembly in proceedings for judicial review of agency action under the Iowa administrative procedure Act

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 27, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 23, 202636–11
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   Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 202671–24
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill authorizes the majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives to each intervene in a proceeding for judicial review of agency action under Code chapter 17A, the Iowa administrative procedure Act. The bill authorizes other members of the general assembly to join a motion to intervene filed pursuant to the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8286; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named March 3, 2026. On March 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Steven C. Holt REmail
• Rep. Charley Thomson REmail
• Rep. Aime Wichtendahl DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§17A.19A

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works