SSB 3134: Relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings

What it does

This bill requires the custodian and the board of public officers of a public building to comply with a proclamation issued by the governor for the flags of the United States and the state of Iowa to be flown at half-staff. The bill allows a person to report alleged violations to the attorney general, who may initiate a legal action to obtain compliance with the bill’s provisions.

Senate subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Renee Hardman (D) · renee.hardman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 4 against

For: Governor's Office; Iowa Board of Regents; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done; Iowa Community Action Association; Linn County Board of Supervisors; Urban County Coalition

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 10, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Driscoll, Hardman and Westrich
3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2430