Relating to programs and procedures of the department of workforce development and including effective date provisions

Topics:Jobs & workers

Same legislation: HSB 556, SF 2168, HF 2327

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
Done: Senate committeeJanuary 29, 2026
Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2168
Next: House committee
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2168 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2168 What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 7

3 adopted · 1 failed · 3 never voted on. Newest first.

S-5187 · filed April 16, 2026 by
AI summary This amendment adds new definitions for "employer partner" and "intermediary sponsor" and expands the definition of an "apprenticeship sponsor." It also establishes rules for how intermediary sponsors approve employer partners and outlines specific procedures and timelines for the state to cancel or suspend apprenticeship programs. Additionally, it sets a limit of three apprentices for every one licensed journeyperson or master and updates how financial assistance is distributed to different types of apprenticeship sponsors.
Never voted on
H-8344 · filed April 9, 2026 by the House Appropriations Committee
AI summary This amendment adds new definitions for "employer partner" and "intermediary sponsor" and expands the definition of an "apprenticeship sponsor" to include employers who use these intermediaries. It also establishes rules for how the state can suspend or cancel apprenticeship programs and sets a limit of three apprentices for every one licensed journeyperson or master. Additionally, it updates how financial assistance is provided to apprenticeship programs and changes a fiscal year date.
Adopted
April 15, 2026
H-8179 · filed March 9, 2026 by
Page 6, line 27, by striking “may” and inserting “shall” (5 changes)
Amends this HF 2327 to CONFORM to SF 2168
Never voted on
S-5073 · filed March 5, 2026 by Sen. Thomas Townsend (D)
Page 8, after line 23 by inserting: “DIVISION ___ EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS —— LAYOFFS Sec. ___. Section 96.7, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION . (2 changes)
Failed
March 5, 2026
S-5072Strike everything · filed March 5, 2026 by Sen. Janet Petersen (D)
Replaces the whole bill with new text.
Never voted on
S-5071 · filed March 5, 2026 by Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)
Page 6, line 27, by striking “may” and inserting “shall”
Adopted
March 5, 2026
S-5070 · filed March 5, 2026 by Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)
Page 8, after line 23 by inserting: “DIVISION ___ UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND —— TRANSFER TO UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND Sec. ___. 2024 Iowa Acts, chapter 1162, section 21, is amended to read as follows: SEC. (4 changes)
Adopted
March 5, 2026