Relating to the military home ownership assistance program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill appropriates $750,000 from the general fund of the state to the Iowa finance authority for FY 2025-2026 to be used for the military home ownership assistance program, which provides financial assistance to current and former members of the United States armed forces for purchasing homes. The bill’s appropriation supplements the FY 2025-2026 appropriation passed by the general assembly ($2.2 million). The bill takes effect upon enactment.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named February 11, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail
• Sen. Matt Blake DEmail
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink REmail

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