Bills › 91st General Assembly
Allowing certain cities to opt out of the municipal fire and police retirement system
Sponsored by Sen. Jeff Reichman (R)
Topics:State governmentCities & countiesPublic safety & emergencies
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 allows a city with a population of less than 10,000 to discontinue participation in the statewide municipal fire and police retirement system (system). Current members of the system employed by the city shall maintain membership in the system. A police officer or fire fighter hired by a city after the date the city discontinues participation in the system shall be included in the protection occupation category of the Iowa public employees’ retirement system.
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 17, 2026. On February 18, 2026 it recommended passage.
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
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 18, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works
Lobbying
0 for · 4 against · 5 undecided · Who →