Relating to persons prohibited from participating in economic development programs

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 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 relates to participation in economic development programs. Under the bill, if any employee of a person receives public assistance on the date that the person applies to a program, the authority shall not allow the person to participate in the program.

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 12, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Adrian Dickey REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§15.106F

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